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Updating existing legislation to allow more online estate agents to compete in the property market would create better deals for homeowners and buyers, it has been claimed. According to the Office of Fair

Parents thinking of sending their children to university and supporting them as they get their feet on the housing and career ladders may need to put aside more money than they previously planned. According

A new one-year fixed-rate savings bond has been launched by first direct, it has been reported. The bond, available to consumers who invest between £2,000 and £49,999, offers a rate of 2.75 per

The decision of the Bank of England to freeze its base rate is "good news" for mortgagees on tracker and standard variable rate deals, it has been suggested. Yesterday it was announced that interest

Motorists must give some serious care and attention to their cars if they are to avoid bodywork damage in the wake of the recent cold snap, it has been claimed. According to car care firm Autoglym, road

With many insurers predicting a hike in car insurance premiums in 2010, a new study has indicated that this process is already underway. Research conducted by market research firm Consumer Intelligence

Rising costs are a problem for all motor insurance providers in the current market, according to Zurich. Earlier this week, the firm announced plans to increase premiums by 20 per cent in order to cover

Car sales at the end of 2009 were only 6.4 per cent lower than in the preceding year thanks to a large increase in the number of cars sold during December. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers

A record amount will be spent on plastic cards during December, Barclays has predicted. According to the bank, £23 billion will be spent on debit cards during the month, while £17.8 billion of

Consumers are not only seeking the best credit card deals, but also contactless payment options, it has been suggested. Amer Sajed, chief executive of Barclaycard UK, said consumer feedback highlights

Employees should be prevented from using their own vehicles for business duties unless they can prove they are roadworthy, it has been suggested. According to John Lewis, chief executive of the BVLA -

Credit card company Barclaycard has announced it is taking steps to support flood-hit Cumbrians in Cockermouth and Workington. The company said it appreciates that its customers are experiencing problems

The Child Trust Fund CTF is the most successful savings scheme in the UK, according to one provider. Families are far more engaged with this product than other long-term savings alternatives, The Children's

A new study has identified worryingly low levels of short-term saving among Scottish consumers. Research conducted by independent pensions expert Stewart Ritchie, on behalf of Aegon, indicates that 42

More and more people are looking to rely on the state pension when they retire, it has been reported. According to research conducted by Axa, 64 per cent of UK employees are not saving into any scheme

The government must make every effort to deliver a clear message about the benefits of long-term saving, it has been claimed. Richard Saunders, chief executive of the Investment Management Association,

A 46 per cent rise in the number of consumers with fuel debts has been seen during the first two quarters of 2009, it has been reported. According to the Citizens Advice Bureau, this latest surge continues

More needs to be done in terms of offering free debt advice to problem gamblers, it has been reported. Speaking after UK charity Gamrcare reported that debts of up to £60,000 might be common among