Have price comparison sites affected the insurance broker market?

September 5, 2011

For over five years now, insurance price comparison websites have been battling it out for market share. Through powerful advertising we have seen everything from Meerkats (CompareTheMarket.com) to circus ringmasters singing catchy one-liners (GoCompare.com), with some websites becoming household names winning awards for marketing excellence.
These types of websites are increasingly a consumers’ first port of [...]

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Bargain holidays – how much can they really cost?

July 26, 2011

Getting a good deal on a holiday is brilliant. The trouble starts when you add on all the extra costs that don’t come as part of the deal. Staying one step ahead and planning everything in advance can help you avoid the minefield of extra charges.
Travel Light – Many airlines now charge for [...]

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Avoiding extortionate fees when converting currency

June 29, 2011

If you are planning a holiday in a foreign country then it is highly likely that you will need to convert your money into foreign currency. However, a lot of the places that do that actually charge a lot more money than they should. This is why it is important that you make sure that [...]

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Saving Money with Deal Collector

June 17, 2011

Finding good deals in your local area can be very difficult. The fact is that there are a lot of different deals out there at the moment, but people are not aware of them because they are not advertised well enough. However, with Deal Collector this is definitely not an issue. This website will give [...]

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Using Free Classified Ads Websites

June 13, 2011

If you have ever used classifieds to advertise services or items for sale then you will know that it can often prove to be pretty expensive. However, there are free classifieds available, such as the one here. So, what does Gumtree have to offer that other classifieds don’t? Well, a lot, actually. First and foremost [...]

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Are you looking for cheaper car insurance?

May 23, 2011

Getting a good car insurance policy can be tricky, but these days it is much easier to source a good provider if you look online. Gone are the days where we had to phone around various insurance companies, giving our details each time and then waiting on the phone for a quote.
It’s so easy [...]

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Making Sense of Bank Accounts

May 19, 2011

If you are thinking about opening a new bank account then you may be struggling to make sense of all of the different types that are available. There are two main types of bank accounts that are designed to manage everyday money.
The first type is the current account. The first thing that you might [...]

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Will your UK post code affect a car insurance quote?

May 12, 2011

If you are planning a house move, or are looking for a better car insurance deal, you may wonder if the postcode of your property will affect the car insurance premium that you will need to pay. Unfortunately, the answer is yes – your postcode does have an influence on the price of your car [...]

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Couples get wedding saving savvy

April 27, 2011

* Two thirds of engaged couples set a £10,000 wedding budget
* Couples in London and Liverpool are the highest wedding spenders
* Average couple plans to save £5,200 for their wedding
* One [...]

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After Savings Accumulate, Then The Next Step is Prudent Investing

February 16, 2011

The “Great Recession” has wreaked havoc upon many a household budget, but although times are tough, our long-term objectives cannot be put on hold. Our savings regimen must continue, priorities must be re-examined and re-set, and additional emphasis must be placed on finding cheaper cost alternatives that get us the most for our hard [...]

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