http://www.pricebyprice.com/news.aspx Visit Price By Price News for up-to-the-minute market news on credit cards, loans and mobile phones with utilities and insurance to follow. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:31:57 GMT Copyright: (C) Price By Price Limited 2009 http://www.pricebyprice.com/_common/img/rsslogo.jpg http://www.pricebyprice.com http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/loans/latest-news/868/Pay-off-mortgage-quickly-those-in-debt-are-told.aspx People in debt should pay their mortgages off as quickly as possible, it has been advised. Monday, 05 January 2009 Loans http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/loans/latest-news/869/CPP-Children-are-putting-sensitive-financial-data-online.aspx Children may be putting their parents at risk of internet fraud by using their financial details, it has been claimed. Monday, 05 January 2009 Loans http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/loans/latest-news/870/Debt-and-credit-figures-released.aspx Data about personal debt and credit have been released by Credit Action and the Bank of England. Monday, 05 January 2009 Loans http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/credit-cards/latest-news/865/Zero-per-cent-balance-transfers-can-save-money.aspx Christmas shoppers who put their spending on credit could save money by transferring the balance to a zero per cent interest credit card. Friday, 02 January 2009 Credit Cards http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/loans/latest-news/866/Defaqto-SVRs-became-more-significant-in-2008.aspx Standard variable rates (SVRs) became a greater issue for mortgage holders in 2008, new research from Defaqto has shown. Friday, 02 January 2009 Loans http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/867/Reliance-on-state-pension-worrying.aspx Britons' intentions to rely on the state pension has been described as "worrying" after it was found to be inadequate for funding a comfortable lifestyle. Friday, 02 January 2009 General http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/864/UK-consumers-own-more-mobiles.aspx Not content with just one handset, it seems the UK could soon become a nation in which carrying two mobile phones is the norm. Wednesday, 31 December 2008 Mobile Phones http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/credit-cards/latest-news/862/Good-deals-attracting-consumers-to-credit-cards.aspx Consumers are becoming more attracted to credit cards because of a number of good deals available on them at the moment. Tuesday, 30 December 2008 Credit Cards http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/863/Majority-of-single-people-dont-feel-pensions-are-important.aspx The majority of single people living in the UK do not believe pensions are important, a new survey has shown. Tuesday, 30 December 2008 General http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/860/Consumers-predict-no-high-street-inflation-in-2009.aspx The price of goods on the high street will fall or remain the same during 2009, according to the majority of consumers. Monday, 29 December 2008 General http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/861/Uninsured-cars-targeted-by-police.aspx Police around the country are targetting uninsured cars and taking them off the roads, it has been reported. Monday, 29 December 2008 Insurance http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/857/AA-releases-unusual-car-insurance-claims.aspx The AA has released some of the odder claims made by car insurance holders. Wednesday, 24 December 2008 Insurance http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/858/Truphone-software-brings-down-international-call-costs.aspx Software from Truphone can be used to make mobile phone calls cheaper, it has been reported. Wednesday, 24 December 2008 Mobile Phones http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/loans/latest-news/859/Home-loans-down.aspx Approvals for loans for mortgages and remortgages are significantly lower than a year ago, new data shows. Wednesday, 24 December 2008 Loans http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/854/Saga-Pet-owners-spending-less-on-animals-Christmas-presents.aspx Pet owners are cutting down on Christmas spending for their animals, new research from insurance provider Saga has found. Tuesday, 23 December 2008 General http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/loans/latest-news/855/More-government-action-is-needed-in-the-mortgage-market.aspx The government needs to take further action to stimulate the home loans market, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has said. Tuesday, 23 December 2008 Loans http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/856/Low-interest-rates-are-an-attempt-to-make-people-spend-says-economist.aspx Reductions in interest rates are designed to discourage saving and prompt spending instead, it has been said. Tuesday, 23 December 2008 General http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/851/Christmas-drivers-urged-to-buy-breakdown-cover.aspx The importance of breakdown cover prior to Christmas has been stressed in a national newspaper. Monday, 22 December 2008 Insurance http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/852/Consumer-groups-slam-FSA-paper.aspx A paper by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) which suggests customers should be more responsible for protecting themselves has been criticised by consumer groups. Monday, 22 December 2008 General http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/loans/latest-news/853/Lenders-have-less-risk-from-shared-equity-schemes.aspx Shared equity schemes carry lower risk for lenders, it has been claimed. Monday, 22 December 2008 Loans http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/loans/latest-news/847/Credit-unions-loans-and-savings-up-400-in-a-decade.aspx The loans and savings portfolios of credit unions have increased by 400 per cent in the last ten years, according to a new report. Friday, 19 December 2008 Loans http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/848/VisitBritain-Holiday-at-home-to-save-money.aspx The national tourism agency for Britain has suggested that Britons holiday at home to save money in the economic decline. Friday, 19 December 2008 General http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/849/Interest-in-the-UK-could-go-to-zero.aspx UK interest rates could potentially reach zero per cent, an economist has said. Friday, 19 December 2008 General http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/850/Citizens-Advice-sees-125-rise-in-redundancy-inquiries.aspx Redundancy is becoming an increasingly common issue to be brought to Citizens Advice Bureaux, the organisation has reported. Thursday, 18 December 2008 General http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/845/Elderly-still-experiencing-inflation-over-official-rate.aspx Inflation for the elderly is 6.7 per cent, 63 per cent over the official rate, new research has shown. Thursday, 18 December 2008 General http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/846/Christmas-retail-growth-is-a-blip.aspx A spike in early Christmas spending has been described by an expert as "potentially a blip". Thursday, 18 December 2008 General http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/842/Insurer-issues-car-safety-warning-to-young-drivers.aspx Cost cutting by young drivers carries safety risks, an insurer has warned. Wednesday, 17 December 2008 Insurance http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/843/Calculis-Choose-financial-not-legal-advice-over-IHT.aspx People dealing with inheritance tax (IHT) have been urged to seek financial rather than legal assistance with the matter. Wednesday, 17 December 2008 General http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/844/Economic-downturn-causing-millions-to-postpone-key-life-plans.aspx Financial constraints are causing 36 million adults in the UK to delay key life changes, new research has found. Wednesday, 17 December 2008 General http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/839/Two-thirds-of-price-comparison-website-users-look-for-car-insurance.aspx A majority of users of comparison websites are looking for motor insurance deals, new research has found. Tuesday, 16 December 2008 Insurance http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/840/Mobile-phone-for-288.aspx A mobile phone for less than £3 has been announced. Tuesday, 16 December 2008 Mobile Phones http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/841/Norwich-Union-Car-insurance-dishonesty-costs-honest-motorists.aspx Honest drivers are having to pay £50 to £60 more to cover the costs incurred by car insurance fraud, Norwich Union has said. Tuesday, 16 December 2008 Insurance http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/833/Sales-of-used-cars-in-decline.aspx Used car sales have fallen to their lowest numbers since 1999. Monday, 15 December 2008 Insurance http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/credit-cards/latest-news/834/Government-minister-pleased-with-credit-card-providers-pledges.aspx Consumer affairs minister Gareth Thomas has said he is "pleased" by a new list of commitments made by credit card providers. Monday, 15 December 2008 Credit Cards http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/838/Gok-Wan-How-to-look-good-in-a-credit-crunch.aspx TV presenter and stylist Gok Wan has stated that people can still dress well while budgeting in hard times. Monday, 15 December 2008 General http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/835/Pet-owners-should-speak-to-vets-about-insurance.aspx Pet owners should talk to their vets to determine the best type of insurance policy for their animals, it has been said. Friday, 12 December 2008 General http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/836/NatWest-and-Consumer-Credit-Counselling-Service-provide-financial-advice.aspx Free financial guidance is being launched at NatWest branches. Friday, 12 December 2008 General http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/loans/latest-news/837/MPPI-is-different-to-personal-loan-and-credit-card-PPI.aspx Mortgage payment protection insurance (MPPI) is not comparable to PPI for personal loans and credit cards, it has been claimed. Friday, 12 December 2008 Loans http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/credit-cards/latest-news/830/Egg-fined-for-bad-credit-card-PPI-sales.aspx Egg has been fined £721,000 for mis-selling credit card payment protection insurance (PPI). Thursday, 11 December 2008 Credit Cards http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/credit-cards/latest-news/831/Credit-cards-better-for-online-payment-security.aspx Internet shoppers should use credit cards rather than debit ones to make purchases, a security expert has said. Thursday, 11 December 2008 Credit Cards http://www.pricebyprice.com/news/general/latest-news/832/Parents-would-prefer-Christmas-gifts-to-savings-accounts.aspx Most parents would rather grandparents made contributions to childrens' savings accounts as a Christmas present, research has shown. Thursday, 11 December 2008 General