Hard-sell firm in a hard place
The Financial Services Authority remains undecided on whether to act on alleged tactics used by one of the best-known hard-sell life insurance outfits despite compelling ...
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Steady as she goes
The Bank of England's widely expected decision to keep interest rates at 6 per cent for the eighth month running will be welcomed by homeowners. The move means mortgage l...
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Conflicting figures point to no change in interest rates
The Bank of England is expected to leave interest rates on hold today amid conflicting figures on the strength of the economy.
Halifax, Britain's biggest mortgage lende...
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Surge in house prices fuels interest rate fears
British house prices last month recorded their biggest increase this year according to the Halifax, prompting fears the Bank of England may raise interest rates in respon...
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Into shares and out of the country
John McCarthy
Age 34
Lives in London
Occupation Transport controller
Earns ?19,000
Mortgage None
Debts None
Investments ?23,000 in shares, ?12,000 in Isa/T...
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Why not find a new home for your loan
There's never been a better time for homeowners to save money by moving their mortgage to another lender. So goes the spiel from mortgage brokers and lenders - whose live...
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Critical time for sickness insurance
If you consult a financial adviser, the chances are that you will be advised to take out critical illness cover. Unless you are made of money, you will probably be rather...
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Pru puts pressure on Abbey to merge
City institutions, led by the Prudential, are putting intense pressure on Abbey National to sell out or merge with a banking rival.
The revelation follows renewed merge...
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Volunteering for a mountain of debt
Isobel Parker
Age: 40
Lives in: Chichester, West Sussex
Occupation: Community health development officer
Earns: ?27,000
Mortgage: ?63,000
Debts: Credit...
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It's payback time for the hard done by
Endowment mortgage shortfall victims are fighting back against life companies - with legal demands.
With at least one lawyer ready to launch legal action, a growing num...
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