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Make big savings with money-off vouchers Shopping may be a national obsession, but in the current uncertain economic climate, more and more of us are trying to boost our disposable income by making cutbacks in our spending. Are you Saving for tomorrow? If there's one lesson to come out of the financial crisis and subsequent recession, it's that British people need to save more. How older bikers can keep insurance premiums down More older people are revving up their motorbikes to enjoy the economy and thrills of two wheel riding with born-again bikers now accounting for around a fifth of all motorcyclists. Often they're older people who have taken to the road on two wheels for the first time, or for the first time in decades. Keep Your Home Warm and Safe with Our Top Tips Tips on how to ensure your home is as warm as necessary during winter whilst maintaining safety and efficiency. Interest Rates Held Steady What the stagnant Base Rate means for you and your mortgage Know Your Policy: Extra Goodies In Your Travel Insurance Your travel insurance policy may well include features and benefits you might not be aware of, and that could save you money Want To Gain New Skills And Experience? Consider Volunteering Abroad Volunteering abroad can be an extremely rewarding experience. Read our guide on where you can go, what you can do, and what skills you'll bring back. Football Fan? On A Gap Year? Why South Africa Could Be A Great Destination In 2010 If you're interested in taking a year out, then you're probably thinking about all those possible destinations for your adventure. Read our guide on why South Africa could be perfect, especially if you're a football fan. Don't Risk Your Ability To Get Insurance By Falling Into The Fronting Trap Read our guide on 'main' and 'named' drivers when it comes to car insurance. Buy A New Set Of Wheels Now As Discount Deadlines Loom Read our guide on buying a new car during the recession Beginner's Guide to Flying: Booking Your Ticket A handy guide to booking your flights if you're new to airline travel. This covers where to shop, how to pay, flights for young children, and sorting out the all-important travel insurance. Beginner's Guide to Flying: The Flight Itself If you're new to airline travel, you may find it a little daunting. However, we're here to put your mind at ease Top Household Money-Saving Tips for Students If it's your first time living away from home, it can be difficult to keep track of where all your money's going (other than the obvious...), and hence it's all too easy to skint yourself out. With this in mind, we've put together some tips on saving money on your household finances, so your student loan can stretch just that bit further. Don't Let the Dark Winter Nights Rob you of your Possessions Don't be a victim of burglary Interest-Free Credit Card Deals are Disappearing Confused.com looks at the pick of the remaining balance transfer deals Guide to Getting a Credit Card if you Have a Poor Credit Score If you've recently applied for a credit card, you may have found it far more difficult to get accepted than before. This is because card providers are now stricter about who they lend to and are operating a much tighter risk policy. They are scrutinising credit reports like never before and refusing almost anyone with a less-than-perfect credit history. Where Your Energy Spend Goes A breakdown of what happens to the money you pay to energy companies Understanding Your Energy Bill An explanation of the layout of energy bills Smaller Energy Players Challenge Tariffs of ‘Big Six' Smaller energy suppliers become more competitive Why do my shoes stink? he reason for stinking shoes is quite simple really: sweat. Of course, sweating cannot really be helped, and if it is occurring whilst wearing shoes there is little to do to stop it. The mortgage deals that aren't as good as they look Lenders try to tempt borrowers with new deals Loyalty is not the Best Policy for Savers Switching savings accounts could earn you money A Guide to Baby Proofing Your Home Get ready for your new arrival by giving your home a baby proof makeover A Guide To Burglar Alarms How to pick the best burglar alarm to keep your home safe Tips on Trimming Your Insurance Premiums Slim down your insurance spending without cutting on cover Buying a Property with Friends? Then Read our Tips 5 things to look out for if considering a joint mortgage with friends or family No pain, more gain! Make savings work harder so you don't have to As most good things in life require effort, the well-worn mantra of ‘no pain no gain' is often apt. But when it comes to finances, it really doesn't require that much work to increase earnings on savings. Boost your child's savings If your son or daughter is set to celebrate their seventh birthday this month, they will be among the first to receive a present from the Government in the form of a top-up to their tax-free Child Trust Fund (CTF). Five Surefire Ways to Help you Achieve Long-term Financial Health Whatever your financial situation, whatever your age, following these golden rules could put you on the right track to a healthy financial future. The Great (Affordable) Escape If the exchange rate is scaring you off Euro travel, here are some cheap UK break ideas. Top 12 African Experiences (Part 2) Take a walk on the wild side in one of the world's most spectacular continents Top 10 Tourist-Free Destinations Avoid the crowds with these top holiday destinations. A Guide To The Top 10 Scuba Diving Sites In Europe Submerge yourself - take the plunge with our best diving destinations. Don't Get Left Out in the Cold - Insulate your Home A guide to keeping your home cosy and your wallet fatter Choose the Right Windows for Your Home Save money on utility bills with energy efficient windows When Rates Start to Rise What happens to mortgage repayments when interest rates rise? Guide to Mortgage Life Assurance - Should you be taking out mortgage life assurance? - Help to remind the UK public of the virtues of life insurance When the recession bites, insurance is one of the first things we tend to cut-back on. This trend has been widely reported since the peak of the credit crunch, yet the most recent reports according to The Guardian show the true extent to which we have turned our backs on something that we used to consider so essential. New FSA Fines Have the Interest of the Consumer at Heart The Financial Services Authority (FSA) have introduced stricter fines in an effort to deter financial companies from selling products, such as pensions and life insurance, on commission - with the subsequent intention of giving consumers confidence that they are purchasing what they need by stopping mis-selling. Money Makeover - Give your Personal Finances a Facelift A step-by-step guide to saving money in the credit crunch Fixed-Rate Savings Bonds - What Next? If you are one of the thousands of savers who piled into high-interest fixed-rate savings bonds a year ago, you may be in a quandary as to what to do now that your deal is about to end. Back then you could lock hard-earned cash into rates of 7 or 8%, but now you'd be lucky to find bonds paying half that. So if your bond is about to mature, where should you stash your cash? How to Save for a Gap Year You'll Never Forget A gap year spent working or travelling overseas offers school-leavers or graduates the perfect opportunity to enjoy sun, sea, sand and adventure, before going to university or settling down to the world of work. So whether you fancy an extended holiday or a job volunteering for community or environmental projects in developing countries, the experience will be both unforgettable and could enhance your employment prospects when you return. True Or False? Exposing 4 Myths About Insurance Insurance can be a complex state of affairs, particularly when one considers how different policies are treated from country to country, or even from state to state in the case of the US. Consequently, in every separate part of the industry many semi-truths, half-truths, and downright lies have emerged over the years. Top Tips For Taking A Last Minute Break Where to go and how to book a last minute holiday. Swine Flu: General Information You've no doubt heard so much about swine flu that it's difficult to separate the rumours from the truths - so we're here to help with our definitive guide. Swine Flu And Your Travel Insurance Policy With the rise of Swine Flu, you may be concerned about your upcoming holiday - check out our travel guide to put your mind at rest. How To Plan The Perfect 'Staycation' Don't let the recession stop you taking a summer break - read our guide for planning the perfect trip within the UK, a 'Staycation'. Swot up on better borrowing If you need to fund a major purchase do your homework and you could save hundreds Top tips for household budgeting In need of a little financial revision when it comes to managing your household finances? The best way to make sure you don't blow your budget is to stick to the general rules of finance and do your sums. Savings or Investments? Where to Stash Your Cash Saving verses Investing UK Family Holidays That Won't Break The Bank We're all feeling the pinch of the economic downturn, and this means many of us will be staying in the UK for our holidays this year. Read our guide on UK holidays that won't break the bank. Travel Insurance - Your Ideal Holiday Companion If you're planning a summer holiday, travel insurance is an essential purchase. Read our guide on what to look for when buying your policy. Travel Health Tips To Help You Have Fun In The Sun It's that time of the year again: Summer holidays are just around the corner. Follow our guide on how to stay healthy this holiday. Travel Checklist - 6 Top Tips For Your Holiday Planning a summer escape? We've compiled a travel checklist to help you on your way. Don't leave home without it. Energy Efficiency Grants - Do You Qualify? Energy Efficiency Grants - Do You Qualify? A Guide to Fuel Poverty Looking into the definition of fuel poverty and how to overcome the issue. How to Ensure Your Savings are Safe With so much turmoil in the banking sector over the past few months, savers are feeling justifiably jittery about the safety of their hard-earned cash - but just how safe are their savings? Five Ways to Make Your Cash Go Further It always makes sense to maximise your money but it's more important than ever in the current financial climate. A Guide to Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance (MPPI) covers your mortgage interest payments if you're unable to work due to an accident or illness, or if you lose your job. It can also reduce the risk of your home being repossessed. The return of the Rate Matcher deal: Another reason to be cheerful? The biggest bank in Britain, HSBC, is re-launching its popular Rate Matcher deal. Kate Tee explains why this may be another reason to be positive about the UK property market. Making Savings: Why Changing Some Small Habits at Home and on Holiday Can Save You Loads This Summer The old ways never go out of style. Or do they? The good guide to borrowing When should you use your overdraft, credit card, a loan or even your mortgage? Moving House Checklist For a stress-free move, check you've got the right boxes, vehicles and home insurance. A Guide to Getting Your Motorbike Licence Pass the test with flying colours and you'll be on your bike in no time A Guide to the Isle of Man TT Motorbike Races What to see and where to go during TT race fortnight Guide to Buying Travel Insurance Why not ditch the high street and buy online to save money on travel cover Cover Up Abroad With Travel Insurance Protect yourself and your family on holiday The Top Train Journeys Around the World Choose an adventure like no other with the pick of the best train trips A Guide to the UK's Top 10 Best Beaches The top 10 locations for sun, surf and sand on your doorstep Take a Holiday from your Mortgage with Help What is a mortgage payment holiday? Guide to Stamp Duty What is stamp duty? How much does it cost? And making the most of Government exemptions Has the Mortgage Freeze Started to Thaw? After two years of lenders giving borrowers the cold shoulder, is the ice cold mortgage market beginning to melt? Scorching Savings Savers have seen their interest rates slashed since last Autumn, as the Bank of England dropped the Base Rate from 5% to an historic low of 0.5%. With average instant-access savings rates of below 1%, it's difficult to get a healthy rate of return when you take tax into account, particularly for higher-rate taxpayers. Which makes it all the more important that you do not linger on your existing savings rate if your provider has cut it significantly in the last six months or so. This is no time for loyalty in the savings arena with few really standout deals available. A Guide To Fuel Mixes Where does your electricity come from and how green is it? The Silent Killer: Beware of the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Don't become a victim - spot the signs of a CO leak Buying a holiday home There's an abiding and well-placed confidence in 'bricks and mortar' as a solid investment. It's usually not a bad idea to own the principal home you occupy; and also a holiday home can prove not only a good investment for rental income and capital appreciation, but also - of course - a place in which to kick off your shoes and unwind. Guide to Investing in Gold Why right now could be a ‘golden time' to invest SVR -v- Fixed Rate Mortgages - Is it Time to Switch? Standard Varied Rates verses Fixed rate mortgage - which to choose? Guide to Equity Release The mortgage product market is so highly competitive and the range of offers so diverse, that it's almost inevitable that some offerings come in for a bad press from time to time. One of these attracting perhaps more than its fair share of bad press in recent years is the equity release arrangement. A Guide to the Best Vans for 2009 Need a new van? we select the best on the market A Guide to Child and Baby Car Seats Keep your little ones safe with our tips on choosing and fitting a car seat A Guide to Passing Your Car Theory Test Breeze through your Car driving theory exam with our top tips Easy Energy - Direct Debit Explained Looking for the quickest and easiest way to pay your gas and electricity bills? Direct debit's your answer. How to Cope if you Lose Your Job - A Survival Guide to Redundancy Tips and advice on how to deal with being made redundant. A Guide to Energy-Saving White Goods Saving money and CO2 with your home appliances Five Top Tips to Spring Clean Your Finances With the country gripped by recession and little in the Budget to help hard-pressed households struggling with rising living costs, it's time to look for other ways to tighten the financial belt. Now is the perfect time to give your finances a good spring clean, and we've come up with five top bill-busting tips to help reduce your monthly expenditure on some of the basics. So read on for a handful of ways to trim those monthly bills. 5 top tips to save you money when you work from home How to pinch pennies on your gas and electricity when the office is the room next door Off Somewhere Nice? Here are our Top Travel Tips for 2009 Advice on preparing for a trip abroad Top 5 DIY and Decorating Tips Breathe new life into neglected living spaces with some simple DIY tips and tricks How Accommodating are you? The Pros and Cons of Getting a Lodger Tips on finding out whether a landlord's life is right for you How Home Insurance Complacency Can Cost You £££s The disadvantages of sticking with the same home insurance provider year after year. Five Favourite Sports Cars for Under £30k Five super cars at less-than supercar prices A Guide to Happy Renting Top tips on becoming the perfect tenant Small but Perfectly Formed - We uncover the Best Little Cars on the Market Good value, great fun and safe to drive -small cars mean big business Tickets, Passport, White Dress... Our Guide to Weddings Abroad A summary of the various options for marriage abroad A Guide to Vilnius, Europe's Capital of Culture 2009 What to see, where to stay and how to get the most out of your visit to Vilnius Top European Hotel Experiences With something for every budget - it's a better time than you'd think for a European escape Just Cruising - Confused.com's Top Five Cruise Destinations Top Five Cruise Destinations What to do if You Smell Gas - Safety Tips A guide on how to deal with a gas leak in your home Have you Reached Boiling Point? Our Guide to the Perfect Boiler - Save money and energy with a boiler that's right for your home -
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