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Caroline Poynton writes for Beat That Quote on all loans and finance topics.
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 Driving Abroad: are you Covered?While many of us take pains to choose the right insurance for our homes and vehicles in the UK, there is far more confusion as to what happens when we travel abroad. Ten Top Travel TipsMany a modern traveller now explores further afield, with Australasia, South America, Asia and Africa proving very popular for those with an adventurous spirit (who don't mind long plane journeys). But for any such trips, there are known - and unknown - dangers that you may want to research before you leave. Saving Money on Personal LoansThese summer months may be a time for holidays accessorised with jugs of Pimms, but a day or two of sunshine can also be enough to turn our thoughts to a life-changing venture. Maybe you've decided you're not going another summer without that conservatory or garden summer house. Whatever your motivation, such purchases/investments often require the support of a loan so that you can spread the cost over time. Isas: How Will the 2008/9 Changes Affect You?In 1999, the government introduced Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) for an initial period of ten years. So successful have these tax-efficient saving schemes proven that the government has now confirmed that ISAs will be made available indefinitely. To 5.75% and Beyond: Managing a Year of Interest-rate UncertaintyThe Bank of England has already made four quarter-point interest-rate rises since August 2006, leaving many homeowners hoping that fears of further rises this year would prove unfounded. With interest rates now rising to an eye-watering 5.75%, how are you coping? Getting the Most Out of your Holiday BudgetWith the recent terrible weather across the UK, your thoughts may well have turned to a summer escape to sunnier climes. Before you jet off, you will no doubt carefully consider your possible holiday destinations, your budget, your holiday accommodation and activities while there, and even your wardrobe. But how much time will you take thinking about the money you will spend while actually abroad? Home Insurance Claims Likely to Rise With Smoking BanInsurance companies are bracing themselves for a possible rise in home insurance claims, following the July 1st smoking ban. With people banned from smoking in public places, insurance companies are predicting an increase in the numbers of people smoking in the home, thereby increasing the risk of home fires and insurance claims. Making the Most of your MoveMoving home has typically been rated second only to divorce in terms of stress. To ensure that you can put your feet up in your new home as quickly as possible, it's worth thinking about your utilities - including gas, electricity, water, telephone and internet connection - sooner rather than later. Tripping the Credit Card FantasticIf your holiday is just around the corner, you may just now be checking your travel insurance and purchasing a policy that will cover you for every eventuality. However, if you bought your holiday with your credit card you may already have some holiday perks that you just didn't know about. Pension Opt-outs: Can you Complain?According to the Financial Services Authority (FSA), about 120,000 people may have been wrongly advised to opt out of their S2Ps to invest in alternative private pensions. Concerns over such miss-selling led to 115 compliants by savers in 2005-6.
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