2012 Archive

Online or agent? How to find the cheapest holiday

Searching online for a holiday can save you money

Searching online to find a cheaper holiday is becoming more popular, but is using the inside information a high street travel agent has a better bet?

Why equity release is a better way to borrow than personal loans

Equity release may be a better way to borrow

If you want an effective way to borrow, there are several ways you can do this. While personal loans are one option, when you think about the advantages on hand with an equity release plan it may be the latter you are most inclined to take out.

Bad credit? Here's how you can tackle it!

Bad credit can affect all kinds of people, for different reasons.

Halifax unveils longest fee-free balance transfer credit card deal

The Halifax has launched a new fee-free balance transfer credit card

The Halifac has announced details of a new balance transfer credit card deal with no fee and a 16-month introductory rate of 2.9 per cent.

More Britons expect house prices to rise than fall in 2012

The Halifax reports that more Brits expect to see house prices rise than fall in 2012

The latest Halifax Housing Market Confidence Tracker shows more Britons expect to see house prices rise than fall in 2012 but job fears and raising a deposit are the biggest barriers to buying a new home.

Barclays Bob Diamond to lead the way in 2012 banker bonus season

Barclays chief Bob Diamond is likely to receive a million pound bonus

Barclays Bob Diamond is set to lead the way with a million pound bonus and will be joined by executives from RBS, 83% owned by the taxpayer, despite falls in the banks share price.

Bank of England keeps base rate at 0.5% and QE at £275bln

The Bank of England has kept interest rates at 0.5% and QE at £275bln

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has voted to keep base rate at 0.5 per cent for a 33rd consecutive month and to leave quantitative easing at £275bln.

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