Beware these post-Covid travel insurance traps
Beware these post-Covid travel insurance traps
Post-Covid-19 travel-insurance policies are riddled with exemptions, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby.
27 Jun 2020
Is your car really insured?
Is your car really insured?
It’s surprisingly easy to invalidate a car insurance claim inadvertently. Here are some key pitfalls.
17 Mar 2020
Why you should keep a close eye on your National Insurance contributions
Why you should keep a close eye on your National Insurance contributions
The state pension now requires a 35-year record of National Insurance payments to get the maximum payment. Check your record is correct, because any m…
20 Dec 2019
How to cut your car insurance premiums
How to cut your car insurance premiums
Customers end up paying more for the convenience of price comparison sites, but there are still ways to reduce your car insurance premiums.
3 Dec 2019
How to protect your home from burglars
How to protect your home from burglars
As the days get shorter, burglars get busier. But there are simple steps you can take to guard your property.
12 Nov 2019
Hold gold: it’s an insurance policy against global volatility
Hold gold: it’s an insurance policy against global volatility
Gold has proved a wonderful hedge against recent turbulence for British investors, reaching a record peak in sterling terms. Now bulls should be looki…
26 Sep 2019
Don’t miss the PPI claims deadline
Don’t miss the PPI claims deadline
Make sure you file your compensation claim for mis-sold payment protection insurance by 29 August.
13 Aug 2019
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How to make sure your travel insurance doesn't let you down
How to make sure your travel insurance doesn't let you down
Make sure your travel insurance covers enough to prevent a holiday mishap from becoming a disaster.
23 Jul 2019
When to top up your national insurance to boost your state pension
When to top up your national insurance to boost your state pension
If your national insurance contributions fall short of getting you a full state pension, you can make voluntary top-up contributions.
14 Jul 2019
Beware the nasty surprises in travel-insurance small print
Beware the nasty surprises in travel-insurance small print
Look out for the devil in the detail of your travel insurance policy to make sure you're fully covered.
25 Jun 2019
Grandparents allowances: make sure you claim pension benefits for babysitting
Grandparents allowances: make sure you claim pension benefits for babysitting
Many people may be missing out on future state pension benefits because they’re unaware of grandparents allowances that reward them for caring for you…
5 Jun 2019
The home-cover rip-off
The home-cover rip-off
As is so often the case when it comes to insurance, says Ruth Jackson, it really doesn’t pay to be loyal to your provider.
22 Apr 2019
Stranded abroad? Don’t wing it
Stranded abroad? Don’t wing it
Holidays from hell needn’t cost you the earth, says Ruth Jackson. A package deal provides the best protection.
16 Apr 2019
Is Saga’s massive profit warning a buying opportunity?
Is Saga’s massive profit warning a buying opportunity?
Saga, the company that offers products to the over-50s, has seen its shares hit a record low after a massive profit warning. So is it a bargain buy, a…
5 Apr 2019
The pros and cons of pet insurance
The pros and cons of pet insurance
Read the small print on your pet insurance contract and make sure you don’t get caught out by policy exclusions.
18 Jan 2019
Landlords: claim what you can
Landlords: claim what you can
Landlords should ensure they are up-to-date on what they can deduct from property income.
11 Jan 2019
Pay-as-you-go insurance
Pay-as-you-go insurance
Car insurance is the latest service to get the on-demand treatment – but it only makes sense for some people, says Ruth Jackson.
23 Nov 2018
How to stay safe on holiday
How to stay safe on holiday
Travel insurance is one of the few forms of cover you absolutely must have, says Ruth Jackson. But check policies carefully before signing up.
21 Sep 2018
Cheap insurance – but for a price
Cheap insurance – but for a price
Technology can save you money on your car insurance, says Ruth Jackson, but you must hand over your data first.
20 Jul 2018
Equitable Life to be sold
Equitable Life to be sold
There is finally some respite at last for long-suffering savers with the disaster-hit firm, says David Prosser.
22 Jun 2018
How to find a financial adviser you can trust
How to find a financial adviser you can trust
Getting the right help for your money problems can be as tricky as finding a good plumber. Sarah Moore explains how to find an IFA on a sensible budge…
9 Feb 2018
Getting the best deal from a wreck
Getting the best deal from a wreck
Car write-offs can be massive administrative hassles. But as Emma Lunn explains, they can be turned to you financial advantage.
18 Aug 2017