Now that Tesco and Asda are offering lower prices on name-brand groceries, the Sainsbury’s chain has followed suit, offering vouchers that food customers can use to obtain, in effect, an eventual ‘price match’ that will apply to all name-brand groceries in their basket.
Sainsbury’s Offers Price Match Vouchers
Posted in General, Money Saving on Thursday, October 13th, 2011 at 10:27 by Martyn Shaw.
Low Interest Rates Spurs Increases in Mortgage Borrowing
Posted in Mortgages & Property on Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 at 09:36 by Martyn Shaw.
According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders, low interest rates during the month of August caused remortgage borrowing to rise by more than 30% as measured by both the number of remortgages and volume of funds lent, in comparison to the same month one year earlier.
Cash Machine Policies Questioned by UK Government
Posted in Banking on Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 at 10:01 by Jessica Haynes.
The Royal Bank of Scotland as well as Lloyds Banking Group have been challenged by the UK Treasury select committee to justify the policies they have implemented regarding their customers’ usage of the cash machines of rival banks.
BT Announces Faster Broadband Speeds
Posted in Money Saving on Friday, October 7th, 2011 at 11:00 by Jessica Haynes.
Some households with BT broadband internet will soon see their speed allocations jump significantly, with 300 megabits per second speeds becoming standard to those homes whose connections to the network are forged through direct fibre-optic cables. These households are currently eligible for speeds about one-third as fast.
David Cameron Urges Britons to Pay Down Credit Cards
Posted in Credit Cards on Thursday, October 6th, 2011 at 12:22 by Jessica Haynes.
Prime Minister David Cameron spoke at the Conservative Party conference this week, speaking at length about the economic slowdown and its implications for the borrowing and spending patterns of both ordinary Britons and the government itself.
Lloyds and Halifax Pulling Out of Pet Insurance Business
Posted in Insurance on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 at 13:55 by Martyn Shaw.
Two divisions of the Lloyds Banking group, Halifax and Lloyds TSB, have announced plans to discontinue their pet insurance plans. The move is expected to affect as many as 50,000 owners of household pets and, in some cases, will mean that existing illnesses and injuries may not be covered at all.
Decline in Demand for Mortgages Drives Home Prices Down
Posted in Mortgages & Property on Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 at 11:56 by Jessica Haynes.
Housing prices have fallen for the 15th month in a row. The decline in September was 0.1%, which followed a 0.3% decline in August 2011 as computed by the Land Registry, the most complete compilation of property pricing data in the UK.
Preparing for More Utility Price Increases
Posted in General, Money Saving, Utilities on Friday, September 30th, 2011 at 14:15 by Jessica Haynes.
Many households have already absorbed increased costs in utilities, but can look forward to even more by the end of the year. If you are unsure just how much more your budget can stand in terms of higher costs for gas and electricity, now is the time to make some changes and find ways to keep those costs as low as possible.
Comparing Car Insurance Terms and Premiums
Posted in General, Insurance, Money Saving on Thursday, September 29th, 2011 at 11:27 by Martyn Shaw.
Buying a car is a heady experience that also comes with the practical task of securing adequate car insurance. In a time when money can be very tight, there is the need to do some comparison shopping between different insurance providers and find the car cover that offers the best possible protection while also keeping [...]
Making the Most of Food Shopping
Posted in General, Money Saving on Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 at 09:50 by Jessica Haynes.
With reports indicating that inflation is eroding the ability of households to get as much value for their money even in comparison to a year ago, the need to pay close attention to food purchases is greater than ever.
