Money Saving News for January 2010
- Car loan customers reminded of scrappage scheme benefits - 13th January, 2010
The government's car scrappage scheme has led to almost 290,000 new car registrations in the UK, it has been confirmed.
With auto sales figures dwindling, the initiative was launched last year to provide consumers with discounts if they exchanged their old vehicles when purchasing newer, more fuel-efficient offerings... - Voucher site championed for January sales - 13th January, 2010
One leading high street voucher website was championed yesterday (January 12th) for the value it is providing shoppers with in the January sales.
Many retailers have launched promotional offers in an attempt to lure bargain-hunting Britons, who are tightening their purse strings after an expensive Christmas period... - Home improvement loans 'ideal' for Hampshire residents - 12th January, 2010
Hampshire residents have been urged to take advantage of home improvement loans currently being offered by local councils, Portsmouth Today reports.
The loans, which are interest-free, secured on a homeowner's property and repaid when it is sold, are designed to provide a helping hand with work costing over £5,000... - Balance transfer credit cards 'require prudent approach' - 12th January, 2010
Consumers contemplating taking out a balance transfer credit card have been advised to adopt this approach with caution, the BBC reports.
With a range of 0% credit card deals currently appearing on the market, many Britons will be looking to shift their balances in order to reduce their immediate financial pressures... - Sipps and residential funds 'could be ideal combination' - 11th January, 2010
Holding residential property 'vulture' funds in self-invested personal pensions (Sipps) could be an ideal way to profit from the housing market, it has been suggested.
Although the UK housing sector has struggled since the start of the economic downturn, many commentators have tentatively suggested that the recovery is now underway... - Expert offers key post-Christmas loan information - 11th January, 2010
Britons should steer clear of applying to a number of different companies for loans, according to a new report on Saturday (January 9th).
As the new year continues apace, a large number of Britons will be looking into the possibility of securing a short-term financial boost after having an expensive festive period... - Balance transfer credit cards 'could help decrease debt size' - 8th January, 2010
Britons should look into the possibility of securing a balance transfer credit card if they are struggling with their finances, it was suggested on Wednesday (January 6th).
Many households are currently weighing up their options now that the new year is well underway after accumulating excessive debt over the festive period... - Central heating cover customers told fuel prices 'not set to rise' - 8th January, 2010
Central heating cover customers have today (January 8th) been reassured that their fuel bills will not become more expensive in the coming months.
With a cold snap currently gripping the UK, energy supplies are being tested to the limit, prompting some observers to suggest that prices will inevitably rise... - Britons 'should approach existing providers' for cheap loans - 7th January, 2010
Britons looking for cheap loans in order to restructure their debts should approach companies they are familiar with, it was suggested today (January 7th).
With the new year now well underway, many households will be exploring their options after wracking up considerable expenditure over the festive period... - Auto insurance customers urged to get breakdown cover - 6th January, 2010
Auto insurance customers should ensure that they have breakdown cover as part of their policies in the current wintry conditions, it was suggested today (January 6th).
A 'big freeze' has descended on the UK in recent weeks, with heavy snow falling in various parts of the country and temperatures dropping far below normal for this time of year...