August 2011 Archive

Consumer credit lending lower than in 2010

Consumer credit lending decreased by 3% in June 2011 and by 1% in the period April-June 2011, compared with the same periods last year, according to new research.

M&S Money reduces its loan rate to 6.4%

M&S Money customers can now enjoy a reduced rate on its personal loans from 6.7% to 6.4% APR. This offer only applies to personal loans between £7,500 and £15,000, according ...

A gap year could end up being very expensive

Planning a gap year requires a careful comparison among what the different travel insurance companies have to offer. According to recent research, current policies vary considerably in terms of costs ...

AA Reward Plus credit card makes its mark

Given the current rise in petrol prices, AA insurance has launched the AA Reward Plus card. The card offers 3% cashback on fuel to all its clients.

One in five Brits overspend on holiday

Millions of Brits regularly complain about suffering from an expensive ‘holiday hangover’. Almost a fifth of travellers admit they will still be paying off their 2011 summer holiday next year ...

Make the most of your bank account package

The majority of British bank clients are currently paying for benefits in their bank accounts that they don’t even use. Only half of people paying for their current accounts make ...

Major generational difference on travelling trends

Today’s 18 to 24 year-olds have travelled three times as much as their grandparents - people from the Baby Boom generation – according to new research. The new study reveals ...

Halifax launches its longest balance transfer credit card deal

Halifax bank has launched a market leading 22 month 0% offer available for their new credit card customers; it is their longest balance transfer ever. Halifax clients will also be ...

Barclays launches new defined returns plan

Barclays Wealth has launched a new Defined Returns Plan Annual Kick-Out. Conservative investors will be able to enjoy now from a service that offers them early returns of 6.50% per ...

New online banking service by Santander

Santander has launched a new online service that allows their costumers to manage all their bank accounts from one single platform. The move is designed to improve their banking security ...

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