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August 2009

• ISA sales top £246m

  04.08.2009

  Savings accounts show recovery from 2008.
• Citizens Advice praises OFT measures

  03.08.2009

  The charity wants to see changes.
• Legal fees 'pushing up car insurance premiums'

  03.08.2009

  "Disproportionate" personal injury costs are fuelling higher prices, says ABI.
• Cuts provide chance to switch energy suppliers, says Which?

  03.08.2009

  Consumers could benefit from comparing energy suppliers' latest tariffs.
• Credit card users 'hit by .co.uk cons'

  03.08.2009

  Foreign firms use the UK web suffix.
• Credit card fraud forums thrive

  03.08.2009

  Thieves are using internet forums.
• Barclays boosted by profits news

  03.08.2009

  The card provider has seen net income rise.
• Brits 'should not overlook travel insurance'

  03.08.2009

  The EHIC provides only limited cover, insurer warns.
• Advice for credit card debt 'should be sought'

  04.08.2009

  Brits should seek debt advice.
• Protection fund payouts hit £20.9bn

  04.08.2009

  The FSCS protected 3.5 million account holders in 2008-09.
• Northern Rock reports £724.2m loss

  04.08.2009

  The nationalised bank's gross mortgage lending stood at £1.2bn.
• Move over Rover, Molly is top dog name

  04.08.2009

  Pet insurance customers are picking 'human names' for their pooches.
• Car insurance customers warned over child seats

  04.08.2009

  Drivers urged to avoid used seats.
• Prepaid credit cards advised for travellers

  05.08.2009

  Brits can save money through prepaid cards.
• Credit card holders warned against online scams

  05.08.2009

  Brits should be wary of using cards online.
• RAC breakdown cover tops customer service poll

  05.08.2009

  Insurance provider ranks fifth across all industries in satisfaction survey.
• Savings accounts beat the Bank

  05.08.2009

  Majority of interest rates above Bank of England figure.
• Best credit card deals 'available online'

  05.08.2009

  Credit card deals can be found on the web.
• Skipping on travel insurance 'is a false economy'

  05.08.2009

  British holidaymakers risk losses of £12.5bn by not having cover.
• BoE 'likely to hold interest rates'

  05.08.2009

  The MPC could also enlarge its quantitative easing programme.
• Agencies warn of credit card charge-offs

  06.08.2009

  Unemployment rates influence credit card repayments.
• New students urged to do their sums

  06.08.2009

  Undergraduates advised to get the best deal on bank accounts.
• Mortgage providers 'could mirror Nationwide cuts'

  06.08.2009

  Nationwide's price cuts could be followed by other providers.
• Interest rates held at 0.5%

  06.08.2009

  Bank of England to increase quantitative easing programme.
• Check credit card charge changes, customers urged

  06.08.2009

  Providers retain the right to switch direct debit deadlines.
• iPhone credit card reader begins trial

  06.08.2009

  The iPhone could help promote card use.
• Sterling moves affect credit card holders

  06.08.2009

  The dollar has strengthened against the pound today.
• Retailer launches prepaid credit cards

  06.08.2009

  The cards are offered by a mobile phone retailer.
• Recession 'fails to dent love of broadband'

  07.08.2009

  Broadband use is increasing while prices are falling.
• Credit card laws 'should extend to debit cards'

  07.08.2009

  People can reclaim from their provider under the law.
• Football fans 'go into extra time' to follow team

  07.08.2009

  Fans dedicate 15.3 hours a week to football.
• Boris ex-deputy faces credit card repayments

  07.08.2009

  The City Hall deputy resigned in June.
• Online price war 'could benefit energy customers'

  07.08.2009

  Battling suppliers means falling prices for consumers.
• Savings rates 'on the up'

  07.08.2009

  Instant access accounts are now offering up to 3.25%.
• Credit cards abroad hit by weakening pound

  07.08.2009

  Market movements can affect holiday card use.
• Council updates on suspended credit card charges

  07.08.2009

  The council previously charged 1.3% for parking ticket payments.
• Drivers 'carry £3.8bn worth of gadgets' in cars

  07.08.2009

  Customers should check motor insurance, report warns.
• AA breakdown cover claims Which? hat-trick

  07.08.2009

  Breakdown cover provider tops customer satisfaction poll for third year.
• Credit cards 'must be safe at petrol stations'

  10.08.2009

  Experts call for credit card security at service stations.
• FSA 'must act' on mortgage report

  10.08.2009

  MPs have called on regulators to ensure charges are reasonable.
• Recession boosts 'financial realism'

  10.08.2009

  Cautious Brits are turning to savings accounts and pensions.
• Students in Scotland 'fear credit card debt'

  10.08.2009

  Debt worries haunt Scottish students.
• Credit cards 'threatened by cold call scam'

  10.08.2009

  Wiltshire residents warned about credit card theft.
• Ofgem pushes for clearer direct debit payments

  10.08.2009

  Energy suppliers should accurately explain charges, says regulator.
• European breakdown cover 'a holiday essential'

  10.08.2009

  Breakdown cover 'makes financial sense' for European road trips.
• L&G launches trio of life insurance plans

  10.08.2009

  The new policies are aimed at the over-50s.
• Men 'using credit cards for online shopping'

  11.08.2009

  Male shoppers spend £600 more than women.
• Consumer group slams credit card payment losses

  11.08.2009

  Credit card payments need to be secured.
• Barclaycard supports UK customers

  11.08.2009

  A customer assistance scheme has shown good results.
• Scottish Widows launches 5.25% savings account

  11.08.2009

  The fixed-term account matures in 2014.
• July weather boosts retail sales

  11.08.2009

  Changeable weather provided a "much-needed boost" to purchases of furniture.
• Credit card deals 'not including rewards'

  11.08.2009

  Decline in card rewards identified.
• Young people resist 'psychological recession'

  11.08.2009

  Under-25s are more positive about the downturn than their parents.
• Housing market shows signs of improvement

  11.08.2009

  Sales increase as surveyors predict more price rises.
• Insurer warns of open invitation to burglars

  11.08.2009

  Simple steps can foil opportunist thieves, says Halifax.
• Credit card concerns could be lower among young

  12.08.2009

  Under-25s seem 'more able to adapt'.
• Breakdown cover customers offered F1 experience

  12.08.2009

  A quote from Green Flag could win Grand Prix tickets.
• Thamesmead 'is the card crime capital'

  12.08.2009

  Communal letterboxes are raided by criminals.
• Lifestyles of the rich and furry

  12.08.2009

  Insurer reveals 2009 Pet Rich List.
• Councils 'still levying credit card charges'

  12.08.2009

  The surcharges come alongside parking tickets.
• Santander sees cutbacks for credit cards abroad

  12.08.2009

  Travellers are reacting to the financial downturn.
• 5,000 customers reunited with lost bank accounts

  12.08.2009

  Millions remain unclaimed in dormant deposits, says HSBC.
• Ofcom hails growth of broadband competition

  12.08.2009

  The unbundling deal has reduced broadband prices, says Ofcom.
• July sees 23% rise in new mortgages

  12.08.2009

  Loans worth £5.9bn were advanced to house hunters last month.
• 'Acai berry' slimming con uses credit card details

  13.08.2009

  The 'free' promotion is appearing in email inboxes.
• More insurers apply home excess charges

  13.08.2009

  The number of insurers applying excesses on home insurance has risen.
• 3.2m 'keep savings under the mattress'

  13.08.2009

  Banks remain the best place for savings, says report.
• Economist sees 'easing' in credit conditions

  13.08.2009

  Inter-bank lending froze in the credit crisis.
• Report highlights card crime at music festivals

  13.08.2009

  Wallet thefts are common at some events.
• Britons holding off on holidays

  13.08.2009

  Families are waiting for last-minute bargains.
• Guidance given to new credit card customers

  13.08.2009

  0% periods are a key consideration for applicants.
• The perfect pet?

  13.08.2009

  Survey reveals a cross-breed like no other.
• Amnesty for police credit cards 'is illogical'

  14.08.2009

  Widespread police misuse of credit cards was uncovered.
• 3.5m households 'unable to move'

  14.08.2009

  Restrictions on access to mortgage finance are 'trapping' households.
• Tackle personal finances 'head on', Britons told

  14.08.2009

  Almost two million people hide 'extravagant' purchases from their partners.
• Credit card laws likely to protect consumer

  14.08.2009

  A customer was charged £1,600 for changing a lock.
• Credit card payments firm defies downturn

  14.08.2009

  Revenues and transactions are both up at PayPoint.
• Bank of England 'to maintain low rates'

  14.08.2009

  Policymakers have moved to boost cash flows.
• Credit card rewards changed by AmEx

  14.08.2009

  Thresholds for cashback have been reformed.
• Homeowners 'should always compare home insurance'

  14.08.2009

  Shopping around for the best deal can cut costs.
• Max in the running to be world's oldest dog

  14.08.2009

  Canines compete for world record.
• Lower outgoings 'lift recession gloom'

  14.08.2009

  New research has revealed the "positive impact" of the downturn.
• Travel companies face credit card crackdown

  17.08.2009

  Corporate failures have increased the pressure.
• Prepaid travel cards 'a cheap alternative'

  17.08.2009

  Prepaid credit cards tend to carry lower costs
• Homeowners 'underestimate value of contents'

  17.08.2009

  61% do not know the cost of replacing their belongings.
• Weigh packaged accounts carefully, consumers told

  17.08.2009

  Customers should calculate the value of benefits with packaged accounts.
• Over-50s offered car vandalism protection

  17.08.2009

  Saga will preserve customers' no claims discount in vandalism cases.
• Insurance market sees rise of silver surfers

  17.08.2009

  Over-50s are increasingly using the internet to find insurance deals.
• School begins prepaid credit card trial

  17.08.2009

  Parents will be able to control children's spending.
• Scottish housing market 'turning around'

  17.08.2009

  The property market appears to be recovering, says bank.
• Credit cards abroad face sterling threat

  17.08.2009

  Currency market movements remain unpredictable.
• Credit cards 'better for overseas use'

  17.08.2009

  Debit card providers charge a range of extra fees.
• Credit card protections 'help when firms go bust'

  17.08.2009

  Laws aim to help in cases of retailer failures.
• Savvy students 'riding out the recession'

  18.08.2009

  Students are facing tough times in the downturn.
• Prepaid credit cards 'offer better value'

  18.08.2009

  Holiday cash comes with a range of fees.
• Charges made in 'biggest ever' card fraud

  18.08.2009

  130m card numbers might have been stolen.
• Mortgage customers 'pick peace of mind' with fixed-rate deals

  18.08.2009

  Homeowners are locking into fixed-rate mortgages before interest rates rise.
• Tesco cuts costs of car breakdown cover

  18.08.2009

  The insurer is offering 20% off for new customers.
• Britons 'must save more for retirement'

  19.08.2009

  79% of financial advisers think people are not saving enough.
• Inform insurer to avoid home improvement headaches

  19.08.2009

  Homeowners must give their insurer prior notice of major work.
• New students 'will build up £23,000 debt'

  19.08.2009

  Academics face annual debts of £5,000, survey finds.
• IFP gears up for Financial Planning Week

  19.08.2009

  The national campaign aims to improve Britons' 'financial fitness'.
• Student living costs 'up 5% in a year'

  19.08.2009

  Undergraduates' average spending has risen to £193.50 a week.
• Experian gives guidance to card applicants

  19.08.2009

  Some customers believe 'fairytales' about the process.
• Warning issued over low rate credit cards

  19.08.2009

  The deals offer a fixed APR.
• Zurich extends critical illness cover

  19.08.2009

  Six conditions have been added to Zurich's critical illness insurance.
• Careless driving fines 'could trivialise offence'

  19.08.2009

  Issuing fixed penalty notices 'may inflate motor insurance premiums'.
• Energy suppliers push social spending to £157m

  19.08.2009

  Vulnerable customers received £130m worth of discounts in 2008-09.
• Mixed signals for future credit card trends

  20.08.2009

  KPMG believes that consumers might struggle with finances.
• Tesco signals expansion of financial services

  20.08.2009

  Alistair Darling has shown support for the move.
• Breakdown cover 'is a holiday essential'

  20.08.2009

  European breakdown cover is 'as important as travel insurance'.
• Big six 'dominate mortgage market'

  20.08.2009

  The UK's top mortgage lenders extended their reach last year.
• Early saving 'can help with university costs'

  20.08.2009

  Child Trust Funds can provide valuable financial support for university.
• July sees 26% jump in mortgage lending

  20.08.2009

  Gross lending topped £16bn last month.
• Credit crunch 'leads to changing card rates'

  20.08.2009

  Providers are repricing deals, the Bank of England found.
• Credit card details stolen from hotel databases

  20.08.2009

  The suspected fraud took place in the US and Canada.
• Tighter policies imposed by card firms

  21.08.2009

  Providers have made targeted changes.
• 0% credit cards are 'the best deals going'

  21.08.2009

  Repayments need to be dealt with 'properly'.
• Recycling scheme finds duvets for dogs

  21.08.2009

  Students are recycling bedding for dogs
• Students urged to take 'simple security measures'

  21.08.2009

  Students should take security precautions for property
• Credit card trends 'affected by sunny weather'

  21.08.2009

  Holiday sales boomed when it was cold and wet in the UK.
• Poundland puts contactless cards on trial

  21.08.2009

  The shop where everything costs £1 wants to cut queues.
• Home ownership 'remains national obsession'

  21.08.2009

  Britons are still resolved to buy property.
• Make life difficult for burglars, homeowners told

  21.08.2009

  Homeowners should make entry to their houses harder.
• Pets and people 'share medical conditions'

  21.08.2009

  Pets and people share many of the same medical ailments
• Card spending drives online shopping rise

  24.08.2009

  An annual increase of 14% has been noted.
• Balance transfers 'can work for students'

  24.08.2009

  Many young Britons owe money from their gap year.
• Accused card fraudster stokes controversy

  24.08.2009

  Alleged database hacker is 'not a bad guy', lawyer says.
• Credit card customers 'should choose wisely'

  24.08.2009

  Criteria have been tightened for some applicants.
• Uninsured students 'suffering bike thefts'

  24.08.2009

  Take-up of contents cover is running at just 16%.
• High street bank 'to offer Money for Nothing'

  24.08.2009

  Abbey is to give away £36,000 in September prize draw.
• Customers 'should research 0% credit cards'

  24.08.2009

  Balance transfers can help to reduce repayments.
• Energy direct debits 'are popular'

  24.08.2009

  Automatic payments can be used for gas and electricity bills.
• 'Encouraging' report shows savings intentions

  24.08.2009

  One in five will save more in future.
• Car insurance market competition 'to grow'

  24.08.2009

  APRs charged on direct debits are a new focus for motorists.
• Savers to benefit from new offers

  24.08.2009

  The new 5.4% online bonds are likely to sell out soon.
• 'Cockney' cash machines unveiled

  24.08.2009

  The machines require customers' 'Huckleberry Finns' (PINs).
• Second quarter fall for credit card lending

  25.08.2009

  People borrowed 7% less on cards over the three months.
• Credit card poll reveals gender gap

  25.08.2009

  More men than women pay their balances off each month.
• Card firm focuses on payments records

  25.08.2009

  APR increases have been imposed for some customers.
• Analyst notes 'improving' card market

  25.08.2009

  The US trend could transfer to the UK.
• Older Britons 'more aware about finances'

  25.08.2009

  Gender, age and even marital status influence financial habits.
• Breakdown cover part of new bank account deal

  25.08.2009

  The deal comes at a price of £10 per month.
• Experts issue card fraud email warning

  25.08.2009

  Criminals are sending cardholders misleading messages.
• Customers 'repaying credit card balances'

  25.08.2009

  The downturn has led to changing financial priorities.
• Roadside distractions 'lead to insurance claims'

  25.08.2009

  Drivers often take their eyes off the road in summer.
• Insurance market 'changing' in recession

  25.08.2009

  Many people are looking to cut back on cover.
• Property market 'could be affected by job losses'

  25.08.2009

  Unemployment in the UK stands at over 2.4 million.
• KPMG predicts mortgage lender mergers

  25.08.2009

  A 'small' number of deals might be struck.
• Celebrity sites 'used by spyware fraudsters'

  26.08.2009

  Reading Katie Price gossip can lead to ID theft.
• Pound loses value once more

  26.08.2009

  Sterling has fallen due to concerns about the economy.
• Financial concerns caused by 'boomerang' families

  26.08.2009

  Energy bills are a source of worry for many households.
• Mortgage poll forecasts more home transactions

  26.08.2009

  A broker poll predicts an increase in homebuyer loans.
• Students offered credit card help

  26.08.2009

  A report advises the group to pay close attention to finances.
• Pet disputes 'causing stress to owners'

  26.08.2009

  Dogs and cat behaviour can result in neighbourhood problems.
• Insurer warns of 'hidden dangers' for animals

  26.08.2009

  A range of summer hazards are threatening the health of pets.
• Many 17 to 20-year-olds 'driving while uninsured'

  26.08.2009

  Motorists face punishment if caught without the cover.
• Credit card fees increased at Nationwide

  26.08.2009

  Overseas transactions charges are now 0.84%.
• Hacker enters guilty plea for credit card fraud

  26.08.2009

  The 29-year-old had previously been convicted of breaching Nasa's database.
• Savings account aims to help with pensioner bills

  26.08.2009

  Over-60s can suffer from fuel poverty during winter.
• Sellers more upbeat about property market

  26.08.2009

  A majority feel that conditions are improving.
• Credit card spending 'helps mortgage access'

  27.08.2009

  Brokers advise Brits to live on credit cards.
• New home insurance package from Nationwide

  27.08.2009

  Building society offers discount on insurance.
• Brits 'revealing credit card PINs'

  27.08.2009

  Credit card holders are at risk of ID fraud.
• 'Lack of awareness' about motor insurance

  27.08.2009

  Car insurance needs more publicity.
• Travel insurance urged for bank holiday

  27.08.2009

  One in ten Brits have travelled without insurance.
• Energy bills 'to be volatile'

  27.08.2009

  Gas and electricity costs to be unstable.
• Online credit card use 'on the rise'

  27.08.2009

  E-retail booming in the UK.
• Barclaycard launches online account management

  28.08.2009

  New service will simplify credit card management.
• Pensioners 'need support for fuel bills'

  28.08.2009

  Report reveals disparities in fuel usage.
• Amex to charge £20 for unused credit card accounts

  28.08.2009

  Dormant accounts to be charged.
• ABI: Travel insurance not a luxury

  28.08.2009

  Brits urged to take out insurance before holidays.
• Pet insurance holders urged to be careful over long weekend

  28.08.2009

  Look at pets like children, vets say.

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