Money Saving News for November 2009
- Post Office recommends New York for cheap bargains - 24th November, 2009
Those looking to save money over Christmas may think that flying to New York is not the best way to do it, but a new survey from the Post Office has revealed that the city is full of cheap bargains.
According to the report, a typical range of designer gifts is currently 25 per cent cheaper in the Big Apple than in London, due to the strength of the pound against the dollar and a reduction in prices because of the continued effects of the recession in the country... - Top ten money saving tips for auto insurance offered - 23rd November, 2009
A motor expert has given a list of the ten best ways to get cheap auto insurance in the UK as premiums continue to rise.
Citing recent AA research, Stephen Womack of the Daily Mail reported that the cost of car cover has increased 5.6 per cent in the last three months, the fastest rate in 15 years... - 'Double-dip' recession pushes mortgage rates up - 23rd November, 2009
Mortgage lenders are increasing the interest rates on their home loans amid fears that house prices will drop as the result of a 'double-dip' recession.
Experts claimed last week that the economy may suffer a fall after initial positive reports of a recovery, which could see house prices start to lower again, and lenders such as Northern Rock and Royal Bank of Scotland have reacted by hiking mortgage rates... - Severe weather prompts Halifax home contents insurance warning - 20th November, 2009
Home contents insurance provider Halifax has said that the severe weather seen in the UK over the last weekend is set to continue in the coming weeks and has warned its customers to keep their belongings safe from damage.
Northern and western regions are the most at risk from flooding as strong winds and above average rainfall are set to hit residents this week and households must take the steps necessary to avoid having to make a home insurance claim, the firm said... - Good Energy reduces utility bills with payments - 20th November, 2009
Households that install microgeneration systems, such as solar panels, on their properties may be able to reduce the cost of their utility bills thanks to a new scheme from Good Energy.
Microgeneration technology allows homeowners to produce their own energy and those who make more than enough to power their properties will be able to sell the excess back to the provider... - The Children's Mutual offers discount voucher codes website - 20th November, 2009
Parents with an existing Child Trust Fund (CTF) account with the Children's Mutual may be able to save even more money thanks to a new discount voucher codes website set up by the financial organisation.
While an investment in a CTF can see government payouts of £250 for every child on their seventh birthday, on top of a guaranteed return on any other money invested, the new free-to-use website will offer parents the chance to build up reward points and turn them into cash... - Credit card companies closing accounts due to repayment failures - 19th November, 2009
Consumers in the UK who do not keep up with required payments on their credit cards or personal loans may see the accounts shut down, new research suggests.
Conducted by Confused.com, the report showed how credit card issuers cited a failure to make repayments as the reason for the closure of more than one-in-five accounts across the country... - Expert gives tips for cheap rail travel - 19th November, 2009
Consumers hoping to take a trip across the UK in the coming months have been advised to follow certain tips to ensure cheap rail travel.
The Times responded to the recent revelation that a ticket from Cornwall to Kyle of Lochalsh in Scotland could cost voyagers £1,002 by encouraging train enthusiasts to book up to 12 weeks before they travel... - Marks & Spencer, Eurostar discount vouchers available - 19th November, 2009
Those looking to get money off the cost of a coffee in Marks & Spencer's Cafe Revive or a ticket for a trip on the Eurostar have been advised to take up shares with the companies.
According to the new edition of the Barclays Stockbrokers Shareholder Benefits Guide, only one share in Marks & Spencer (presently equivalent to £3.71) is needed to be able to claim a discount voucher for reduced coffee prices... - Warning for Brits using credit cards abroad this winter - 18th November, 2009
With severe wind and rain warnings being released by the Met Office recently, many Brits will be heading to warmer shores over the Christmas break, but one website has said that care must be taken by American Express credit card customers.
Those using credit cards abroad this winter have been told by financial advice site Moneyfacts that fees for transactions and withdrawals at ATM machines could end up hiking the cost of their holiday...