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WARM YOUR HOME

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

FAMILIES looking to cut household bills could save on energy costs by making sure their homes are as energy efficient as possible.

No-lose deal left me out of pocket

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A FIRM'S offer to investigate if a pensioner's home was in the wrong council tax band seemed like a bargain. However, a year later he was left full of regret, writes MAISHA FROST.

KEEP WARM & SAVE CASH

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Insulate and accumulate with British Gas

Cheap Flights to Your Turkish Delight

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Eve's plan for good-looking future proves a real beauty

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A SKINCARE manufacturer is looking good for 20 per cent sales growth this year with a business committed to UK production and high-quality, affordable products the world wants to buy.

Taking more risk to get better returns

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INVESTORS are favouring income-generating and low-risk funds as they use up the remaining tax-free allowance for Isas (individual savings accounts).

Probe led to call for market changes

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THE Office of Fair Trading launched its study into extended warranties last April, focusing on whether competition was sufficiently effective to ensure consumers get value for money.

Don't get in a spin over warranties

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

SHOPPERS are being urged to think carefully before taking up extended warranties after the Office of Fair Trading called on electrical retailers to stop ripping off customers.

Broadband users still stuck in the slow lane

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BROADBAND providers have been blasted for failing to improve services for customers paying for faster internet packages. New findings from regulator Ofcom show that while the average speed has increased 22 per cent in a year, the UK average is still just 7.6 Mbps.

Using a lump sum wisely

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

JOHN N, 58, is looking for the best way to use a £19,000 lump sum from an endowment policy linked to a mortgage he had nine years ago.

Dark cloud over severe weather cover

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THE UK may be in the middle of a big freeze but the biggest long-term weather threat facing millions of homeowners is flooding. As more extreme weather is on the horizon, 5.2 million homes face a serious flood risk. Watching helplessly as your house fills with water is a harrowing experience and the clean-up operation can be costly.

Twins' father is refusing to hand over their bonds

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Q FIFTEEN years ago my wife and I invested £50 each for twins who were our neighbours' children. We put the money into Children's Bonus Bonds with National Savings and Investments (NS&I).

It's never been a better time to start a business

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

FOR the rising number of people facing unemployment, not to mention those who are fed up with their jobs, self-employment may be just the answer.

Latest mortgage offers could pay off in long term

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BORROWERS looking to cash in on low rates on longer-term fixed mortgages are being urged to do their sums before signing up.

A rising tide of debt as water bills hit home

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

HOUSEHOLDS are feeling the strain of soaring utilities costs, with calls to National Debtline for help with water bills up by a third in the past year.

Merging multiple pensions

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

DESPITE efforts to tidy up her rag-bag collection of small pensions, Denise T, 55, has failed to make progress.

How best to invest a £100,000 windfall

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

These are tough times for people who want to generate income from their savings. With interest rates at rock-bottom levels, you can't just dump your savings in the bank and live off the interest. You have to take a bit more risk to generate a better return.

Being reasonable over late tax returns

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

EXPERTS are warning all self-assessment taxpayers to check what constitutes a reasonable excuse before missing the January 31 online deadline.

Creative partners in grand designs to expand

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BEING both sides of the border best suits the ambitions of a design agency expanding from Glasgow to London.

Clearing age barriers to travel insurance

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

YOU'RE never too old to travel but you may be too old or ill to get insurance.

Door set to close on stamp duty break

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

FIRST-TIME BUYERS will have to act quickly to save up to £2,500 on stamp duty before the tax holiday ends in March.

Pension plans being drained by hidden fees

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PENSION providers have come under fire for charging hefty fees for managing retirement funds that can erode savings by as much as a third.

Prepaid Funeral Plans Glossary

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WITH over half a million people in the UK having prepaid funeral plans in place*, it might be something you want to consider.

Make the right moves to clinch a swift home sale

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN selling your home you need to think carefully about presentation.

The year of living frugally

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

If you stick to the diet this week an average household in the UK could SAVE a further £665 on motor and home insurance, SAVE £995 on your annual holiday and SAVE £2,330 from your mortgage.