Money Saving News for December 2009
- Investment managers optimistic about 2010 - 17th December, 2009
The next 12 months will bring increased returns for those with money in equities and other assets, according to a new poll gathering the opinions of investment managers.
Carried out by the Association of Investment Companies (AIC), the survey revealed a feeling of optimism for the UK stock market, with 58 per cent of respondents claiming that the FTSE will end 2010 at between 5,500 and 6,000... - Britons' car neglect 'highlights need for auto insurance' - 17th December, 2009
Auto insurance should be at the forefront of Britons' minds as the winter weather draws in, according to a new report released today (December 17th).
The Post Office conducted a study which found that 48 per cent of car owners have neglected their vehicles to an extent this year in an attempt to tighten their purse strings... - How to save £1,000 on auto insurance - 16th December, 2009
A financial advice website has offered some money saving tips for auto insurance customers hoping to bring down premiums during the recession.
Moneysupermarket.com said that while car cover is vital on a day-to-day basis, consumers should not be paying over the odds for it - especially with purse strings tightening as Christmas comes ever closer... - Advice given for budget weddings - 16th December, 2009
Couples hoping to hold a budget wedding as the recession keeps its grip on the nation's finances have been offered some tips by one newspaper.
The Daily Comet spoke to various marriage experts to find out the best ways to save money on the special day, after revealing the extent of spending that US brides-to-be are willing to make... - Value of pet insurance 'is heightened' over Christmas - 16th December, 2009
Pet insurance should not be overlooked this Christmas despite Britons planning to spend £157 million on their furry friends over the festive period, according to a new study.
Research conducted by GoCompare.com revealed that 69 per cent of owners intend to involve their pets fully in the Yuletide celebrations, spending an average of £10.86 on each one... - Pet insurance 'essential' for pedigree dog owners - 15th December, 2009
Owners of the most popular pedigree dogs should ensure that they take out suitable pet insurance as their furry friends are especially prone to illness and injury, according to new research.
Sainsbury's Finance conducted a study which revealed that almost half (48 per cent) of the high-end breeds it insures made claims during the first six months of 2009... - Npower sparks further utility bill competition - 15th December, 2009
Consumers hoping to keep their utility bill costs down this winter are being offered an early Christmas present from Npower, which has announced a new market-leading tariff.
As competition among energy providers increases, customers could see their utility bills drop to as low as £907 a year by taking up Npower's new Sign Online 17 Dual Fuel package... - Home mortgage customers need repossession help - 15th December, 2009
More property owners in the UK will be threatened by repossession as they struggle to keep up home mortgage repayments if the government does not increase the help it provides.
Research by Citizens Advice, along with AdviceUK and Shelter, has found that some homeowners are still slipping through the net when it comes to supporting all of those having trouble meeting their debt obligations... - Home contents insurance needed for winter weather - 14th December, 2009
With the cold weather descending on the UK in the past few weeks, householders have been warned that steps need to be taken if they are to avoid having to claim on their home contents insurance.
Freezing temperatures can cause pipes to burst and boilers to breakdown, leaving homeowners with no central heating to keep them warm this winter, and Confused.com has offered some advice... - Consumer rights advice offered by BIS - 14th December, 2009
The Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has released some information for shoppers unhappy with any Christmas gifts they have bought as part of a new consumer rights advice campaign.
The scheme is to remind Brits that any purchases made over the festive period must still adhere to three golden rules – they should match any descriptions, be fit for purpose and be of satisfactory quality...