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Credit card launched by Santander - Tue, 6 Sep, 2011
Santander has launched a new credit card, which offers a variable rate of cashback depending on where you use it. The Santander 123 card is on offer to all new and existing customers and has an annua [more]
Kids urged to get saving for dream properties - Mon, 5 Sep, 2011
Savings accounts should be pretty high on young people's agendas if they want to achieve their property goals. According to recent research from Clydesdale Bank, 19 per cent of children in the U [more]
Zero per cent credit card deal launched - Thu, 1 Sep, 2011
A zero per cent balance transfer credit card deal has been launched by First Direct, with customers able to take advantage of the offer for 20 months. The credit card operates alongside the company&# [more]
Connect current accounts to Post Office network, report argues - Wed, 31 Aug, 2011
Current accounts should be connected to the Post Office network in order to meet consumer demand, according to a recent report from Consumer Focus. The report, entitled Counter Measures, calls for al [more]
Nationwide offers lowest ever loan rate - Tue, 30 Aug, 2011
Nationwide is offering the lowest personal loan rate ever provided by the society, which is also one of the lowest rates on the market at the moment. The Nationwide main FlexAccount offers an APR rep [more]
Credit card offers cashback for fuel - Fri, 26 Aug, 2011
A new credit card is being launched offering customers the chance to benefit from cashback on fuel. The AA Reward Plus Card offers three per cent cashback on fuel purchases and 0.5 per cent on all ot [more]
Could savings accounts help thrifty Brits? - Thu, 25 Aug, 2011
Savings accounts might be one way to help Britons make their money go further as research has revealed that many are relying on deals and bargains to get by. The study, conducted by Halifax, found th [more]
Skipton launches online savings accounting - Wed, 24 Aug, 2011
An online savings account has been launched by Skipton Building Society, offering customers competitive interest rates. The Online Bonus Saver comes with a rewarding rate of 3.08 per cent variable, i [more]
Brits urged to use current account extras - Tue, 23 Aug, 2011
Britons have been encouraged to make use of the extras available through their current accounts. According to a recent poll by moneysupermarket.com, only 52 per cent of people who pay for their curre [more]
Credit card launched with market leading balance transfer offer - Mon, 22 Aug, 2011
Halifax has launched a credit card with its longest ever balance transfer deal. In fact, the 22 month zero per cent balance transfer offer is a market leader. The credit card is available to new cust [more]
Students tempted with current account offers - Fri, 19 Aug, 2011
University places are top of many young people's minds at the moment following the release of this year's A-level results. But once they've secured a spot, one of the next major things [more]
Parents urged to consider savings accounts for education - Thu, 18 Aug, 2011
Parents have been encouraged to consider opening a savings account for their children's university education costs. Julie Hutchison, head of technical insight at Standard Life, said that parents [more]
Students urged to manage current accounts - Wed, 17 Aug, 2011
Students have been urged to consider a current account that allows them to stay on top of their finances. The Lloyds TSB Student Account, for example, provides services such as text alerts, internet [more]
New credit card launched by American Express - Tue, 16 Aug, 2011
A new credit card has been launched by American Express, offering a flat rate of 1.25 per cent cashback on all purchases. The Platinum Cashback Credit Card features a 2.5 per cent introductory cashba [more]
Holiday prices almost double during school break - Mon, 15 Aug, 2011
The prices of holidays can almost double during the school break when compared to the same trip during term time. This is according to recent research from Santander, which found significant differen [more]
Quarter of Brits not taking travel insurance, study shows - Fri, 12 Aug, 2011
Recent research has found that almost a quarter of Britons are heading on holiday without taking travel insurance. Conducted by AA Travel Insurance, the survey revealed that 24 per cent of Brits will [more]
Savers appear pessimistic about economy - Thu, 11 Aug, 2011
People with savings accounts have a pessimistic outlook on the state of the economy, a recent survey has revealed. Conducted by Fidelity International, the study found that just 22 per cent of people [more]
Riot damage 'should be covered by insurance' - Wed, 10 Aug, 2011
Insurance policies should cover a lot of the damages caused by the recent spate of riots in England. According to the British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA), people who have been affected [more]
Average medical insurance claims top £1,300 - Tue, 9 Aug, 2011
Average medical insurance claims from Britons abroad are now over £1,300, recent research has revealed. Conducted by Sainsbury's Finance, the study revealed that the average medical insura [more]
Santander offers bonus for switching accounts - Mon, 8 Aug, 2011
Bonuses are on offer for anyone switching current accounts to one with Santander. The bank is offering customers a £25 Amazon voucher if they open a Santander Preferred Current Account through [more]
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