http://www.money.co.uk Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:01:47 GMT Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:20:01 GMT en-gb Copyright 2008, money.co.uk, Dot Zinc Limited. All rights reserved. webmaster@money.co.uk content@money.co.uk 30 http://www.money.co.uk/rss/all-money-rss.xml http://www.money.co.uk/rss-feeds.htm http://www.money.co.uk/images/logo-rss.gifhttp://www.money.co.uk http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001232-government-criticised-for-back-pay-benefits-reforms.htm Pensions minister Mike O'Brien is under fire for the upcoming benefits changes, which means that pensioners have a much shorter time in which to claim money back. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:01:47 GMT Savings Accounts 1232 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001230-brits-cutting-back-on-spending-as-crunch-bites.htm Belts are being tightened due to the economic downturn, two surveys released today show. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:25:41 GMT General Money 1230 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001231-hmrc-pulls-housing-figures-after-error.htm A mistake in the statistics has thrown the home sales findings in to doubt, it has been suggested. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:51:04 GMT Mortgages 1231 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001226-datamonitor-predicts-20-fall-in-mortgage-market.htm The credit crunch and property downturn will lead to fewer loans being advanced in 2008, the data firm has said. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:48:30 GMT Mortgages 1226 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001225-addidi-urges-limits-to-parental-loans.htm Grown-up children are causing some parents to fall into debt due to their loan demands, it has been claimed. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:42:51 GMT Loans 1225 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001223-students-paying-more-for-their-groceries.htm Bread and dairy have risen rapidly in price recently - potentially leaving students over £120 out of pocket. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:19:38 GMT Student Finances 1223 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001220-oakwood-makes-discount-offer-in-bid-to-clear-mortgage-book.htm The financial firm is looking to reduce its exposure to the falling property market, by launching the new deal. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:23:45 GMT Mortgages 1220 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001218-building-society-criticises-students-for-slack-home-security.htm Students are risking disaster - by leaving windows unlocked and smoke alarms unchecked. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:04:43 GMT Student Finances 1218 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001219-the-cheapest-long-term-balance-transfer.htm Get a market leading 6.5% on your credit card balances for life. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:45:07 GMT Credit Cards 1219 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001215-cml-downbeat-on-new-lending-figures.htm A slight rise in the amount lent last month by mortgage firms still leaves the market far smaller than it was last year, the data shows. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:04:10 GMT Mortgages 1215 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001211-insurer-points-to-high-cost-of-new-school-year.htm Buying a uniform and a gym kit is no longer enough for many - with mobile phones and mp3 players also must-have items for the playground. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:40:34 GMT Credit Cards 1211 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001214-islamic-finance-is-attracting-ethical-investors.htm Around one in ten people interested are the system are not Muslim, a provider has claimed. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:43:51 GMT Savings Accounts 1214 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001212-fsa-warns-investors-over-cold-calling.htm Cold-callers are contacting people who previously invested in a "boiler room" stockbroker. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:24:19 GMT Investments 1212 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001210-financial-literacy-has-declined-survey-finds.htm People know less basic personal finance information than they did before, new GCSE-style tests have shown. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:01:29 GMT General Money 1210 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001209-government-ctf-reforms-demanded-by-share-centre.htm The £250 voucher which launches each fund should be boosted to £288 to keep up with inflation, the firm says. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:48:45 GMT Savings Accounts 1209 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001207-aandl-asks-for-shareholder-approval-in-santander-merger.htm The proposed takeover must be approved by a majority of Alliance & Leicester shareholders - and voting information was sent to them today. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:09:37 GMT Investments 1207 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001205-pensioners-90-worse-off-this-year.htm The Conservative party has claimed that pensioners will be facing inflation rates of up to 5.6 percent. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:51:05 GMT Debt 1205 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001204-online-banking-better-for-budgeting.htm People will find it easier to avoid debt than before - thanks to the advent of banking online. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:53:47 GMT Current Accounts 1204 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001202-rics-foresees-rental-market-boom.htm People are giving up on selling their home as prices fall and credit dries up, surveyors have indicated. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:01:18 GMT Mortgages 1202 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001201-fannie-freddie-might-need-government-help.htm The bailout is likely to be required by the firms, as they struggle to raise revenue in the credit crunch. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:12:42 GMT Mortgages 1201 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001200-uk-youngsters-benefitting-from-wi-thrift-tips.htm The organisation, which has been providing help for people wishing to live on a budget for decades, is experiencing an upswing in popularity. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:50:12 GMT Debt 1200 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001199-mortgage-holders-see-no-improvement-until-2011.htm Britain's homeowners are strikingly downbeat about the market's chances of recovery - and predict house price falls of 15 percent. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:11:56 GMT Mortgages 1199 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001190-woolworths-board-freeze-out-bid-from-iceland-founder.htm The high street institution have confirmed that a hotly anticipated takeover bid by retail mogul Malcom Walker has officially been rejected by the board. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:52:33 GMT Investments 1190 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001198-inflation-could-hit-7-building-society-claims.htm Price rises could increase far beyond their current rate of 4.4 percent, according to new analysis from the Chelsea. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:20:29 GMT General Money 1198 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001197-brits-raiding-savings-to-pay-for-holidays.htm With savings accounts rates unusually high, people who dip in to their accounts to fund their trips are missing out on £3 billion a year in interest. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:53:24 GMT Savings Accounts 1197 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001194-faster-payments-a-success-association-claims.htm The new service is proving popular - and card use is ont the up too, the payments service says. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:15:53 GMT Credit Cards 1194 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001188-nationwide-points-to-trust-fund-shortfall.htm Many child trust funds are allowed to expire by parents, new analysis from the financial firm has shown. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:04:41 GMT Savings Accounts 1188 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001192-rate-tarts-on-the-wane-as-customers-look-long-term.htm Conservative customers are preferring to stick with what they know, rather than switching card providers to benefit from attractive rates. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:23:22 GMT Credit Cards 1192 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001191-inflation-is-hitting-students-harder.htm Youngsters who are currently at university have faced a seven percent rise in living costs over the past year, a new report claims. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:09:33 GMT Student Finances 1191 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001189-first-time-buyers-facing-worst-conditions-for-30-years.htm Market conditions are becoming still harsher for homebuyers, with first-timers handing over £7 of every £10 they earn to mortgage firms. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:23:54 GMT Mortgages 1189 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001186-mortgage-firms-cut-rates-again.htm The price war among home loans firms continues to hot up. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:28:48 GMT Mortgages 1186 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001185-investors-buying-up-bank-shares.htm A shift in trends is occurring among investors, price data and a poll of fund managers has shown. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:12:29 GMT Investments 1185 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001184-government-releases-gloomy-repossessions-figures.htm More people received possession orders from April to June than they did over the same period last year, official statistics show. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:28:04 GMT Mortgages 1184 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001182-serious-illness-hurts-pension-plans-savings.htm The impact of a heart attack is well known - but new analysis calls for its impact on pension savings to be taken into consideration, too. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:18:49 GMT Savings Accounts 1182 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001181-oil-capital-aberdeen-still-enjoying-boom-residents-say.htm People in the Scottish city continue to live well, thanks to high wholesale energy prices. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:58:56 GMT General Money 1181 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001177-disappointment-for-woolworths-short-term-share-holders.htm After weeks of takeover speculation that successfully fueled share prices, Woolworths have quelled rumours by finally appointing a new CEO. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:57:16 GMT Investments 1177 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001176-bandb-facing-rights-issue-wipe-out.htm The mortgage lender is bracing itself for poor sales of its share offering, as its stock underperforms on the FTSE. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:19:24 GMT Mortgages 1176 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001174-savings-feel-good-factor-hailed-by-psychologist.htm Saving up to buy a big-ticket item - or even just to spend on a whim - is becoming preferable to using credit for many. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:55:03 GMT Savings Accounts 1174 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001173-teens-spending-more-to-keep-up-with-friends.htm Spending big to keep up with friends, style-wise, is causing some irresponsible financial habits among Britain's teens. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:22:33 GMT Credit Cards 1173 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001172-working-lives-affected-by-credit-crunch.htm Britons are working the equivalent of an extra day each week, thanks to the global financial crisis. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:51:52 GMT General Money 1172