House prices and UK economy suffer election and Brexit nerves
A small fall in house prices and a lower than expected first quarter growth in the UK economy point to pre-election nerves and Brexit uncertainties.
Diane
With the background of a long standing career at senior level within the insurance industry, I've been writing articles on personal finance matters for MoneyHighStreet since we started it in 2006.
As a family of 4, plus a wonderful labrador, our main goal is really to enjoy life, to have fun!
To achieve our goal, like it or not, we need to really get the most from our money. I enjoy sharing how we tackle this.
Retirement planning takes second place to holiday plans for over 45’s
45-54 year olds spent around two hours more planning for their last holiday than thinking about their retirement last year, according to research from LV=.
Our Top 5 Travel Insurance Myths
Travel insurance – we bust the top 5 myths surrounding it and show you how a small investment now can save you a fortune.
Finding Cheap Travel Insurance in your Autumn Years
There’s no avoiding the fact that once you turn 65, insurers of all types are going to shy away from offering you their products and this is especially true for travel insurance.
Why Bother With Family Travel Insurance?
Planning a family holiday can sometimes seem like organising a military campaign – there are hundreds of things to remember, and it’s easy for things to go wrong. Good family travel insurance is not only essential, it can be a lifesaver.
3 More Things to Tick Off Before You Go on Holiday
We all have our holiday checklist – but does yours cost a fortune or save you money? If you want to cut your budget while enjoying a fantastic holiday, read the second part of our money saving holiday checklist.
Your Guide to Term Life Insurance
A convenient and affordable way to provide life insurance coverage for your loved ones is with a term insurance policy. It’s called term insurance because you buy it for a specific period of time, or term, such as ten years.
Online Comparison Tools for Life Insurance – What you Need to Know
Thinking about when you might need life insurance cover (sometimes known as life assurance cover) is something few of us relish. Yet, to ignore the need for such a product could leave us, and our families, in a vulnerable position.
The Importance of Having Life Insurance
Not many people will relish the idea of taking out life insurance after all, few of us will like to be reminded of our own mortality. We should though always make a point of having plenty of safeguards in place and that is exactly what life cover is. Here are 3 of the most common questions that people will ask regarding this type of insurance.
Do You Need Mortgage Life Insurance?
When you've the excitement of buying a new property, thinking about what would happen if you, as the main earner, unexpectedly died or suffered a critical illness, is probably the last thing on your mind. Horrible thought but it really can happen. If it did, apart from anything else, how would your mortgage payments be met?
Dental insurance explained
The cost of dental treatment is rising but with dental insurance you can get cover for your NHS or private dental treatment. But what exactly does dental insurance cover and are there any exclusions?
Why Sign Up for the Simply Dental Plan?
We all know how hard it is to find a good dentist on the NHS – and the high costs that can be involved. So how does the Simply Dental Plan help you protect your teeth and your family’s for less?
How to Beat the Rising Cost of Car Ownership
In post recession Britain, the economy still suffers from tremors caused by its not so distant turbulent past. It's a fragile state of affairs and the cost of car ownership continues to escalate to sky high levels due to ever increasing fuel prices, rising car insurance costs and as an after effect of the VAT increase to 20%.
Healthy Driving
There are certain medical conditions which affect your ability to drive, and which your car cover provider must therefore be made aware of. Although you may live perfectly happily and safely on a day to day basis, when it comes to insurance, getting behind the wheel with a health condition is another matter.
Where Your Fuel Money Actually Goes
It is not a new experience for drivers to feel the pinch at the pump. As financial systems fluctuate, prices are naturally impacted. Inflation automatically drives up the cost of everything that is associated with modern living, including petrol.
Should You Let Your Car Insurance Automatically Renew?
Did you know that if you just automatically renew your car insurance policy it could be costing a lot more than it need to? Here's why this is not sensible and you at least need to compare car insurance costs, you may be able to save money.
Your Car Insurance Accident Checklist
If you get involved in a car accident, make sure you're prepared. Our car insurance accident checklist will help you manage the accident and report it properly to your insurers – without jeopardising your cover.
Why You Need To Be Careful When You Accept A Replacement Vehicle Following An Accident
Darren Bent, an Aston Villa football player claimed £63,000 to hire an Aston Martin while his car was being repaired following an accident but as he has now found this was not a 'free' credit hire vehicle. We take a look at why and why you need to be careful in such a situation.
How Much Holiday Travel Money Have You Got Lying Around?
Are you short of cash? Maybe it's time to check the holiday travel money you have lying around the house. According to Zopa, the average household has just over £110 leftover, a rather useful amount to have.
Our Top 5 Holiday Travel Money Tips
Don’t set off on holiday this summer before you’ve read our top 5 travel money tips. Follow these and your annual break could end up costing less than you planned for.