New customers can now enjoy 0% on balance transfers until January 2010 with the MBNA Platinum Credit Card, plus 0% on purchases until March 2009.
What’s more, you won’t have to pay an annual fee and will be able to manage your credit card account online. You will also have access to customer services 24 hours a day.
You can now get a 50% online discount when you take out a Standard or Finest Tesco Home Insurance policy by 7th January 2009.
What’s more, you will receive £1 million building cover with a Value or Standard policy and unlimited building cover with a Finest home insurance policy, plus you will benefit from an emergency repair helpline and have access to a dedicated claims team.
Our recent poll has revealed that consumers are looking for the safest place to put their money in the current economic climate.
In this month’s poll we asked our readers to tell us where they would rather put their money.
Recent news has been awash with stories of the troubles being faced by UK banks, which has resulted in consumers worrying about where to put their savings.
In the recent poll we conducted, 20.4% (44 people) said they would feel their money was safest under their mattresses or elsewhere in their home, showing that consumer confidence in banks really is under question.
Back in the middle of October we reported on a story containing research that claimed over one million homeowners have taken money out on their credit cards to pay their mortgage or other essential bills.
There are substantial discounts to be gained by switching from offline to online financial products, plus you can do your bit for the environment too.
You could switch your gas and electricity tariff from a standard tariff to an online tariff and save money on your energy bills.
In 2007, the average couple forked out £840 on presents food, drink and decorations during the Christmas period.
However, consumers should be wary that their home insurance may not cover them over the Christmas period if they go over their contents' limit.
Tesco Clubcard holders can now enjoy a 25% online discount off the price of their Tesco Car Insurance premium if they buy it before 10th December 2008 and pay by direct debit. This is the equivalent of 3 months for free.
The first two months of the price of the premium must be paid up front and then 10 consecutive payments will be made throughout the year.
New customers will now receive a £20 Sainsbury’s shopping voucher, in addition to a 20% online discount (does not apply to additional premium on home emergency and legal expenses cover), when they take out a Sainsbury’s Home Insurance policy for their buildings and contents by 30th November 2008.
New customers can now pay for their Direct Line Car Insurance monthly for their first year at no extra cost if they buy a premium before 30th November 2008.
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