Mark Williams's Blog – February 2011 Archive (8)

Following on from my blog about what Winston Churchill had to say about people insuring themselves correctly, here is what Which? had to say - so again, don't take my word for it!

Which? has included life insurance and income protection (IP) on its list of the best financial products.

The consumer association previously listed IP as a preferred alternative to payment protection insurance when PPI made its worst financial products…

Women are increasing their earning power but less likely than men to have financial protection should they suddenly be unable to work, according to new research.

The Women and Protection report released by Bright Grey found that women were taking more control of household finances but neglecting to protect themselves.

It found over half (53%) of working…

With interest rates at their lowest level, it is perhaps easy to forget about the rate we pay on our mortgage.

We all know that the Base Rate is going to increase, and it is an easy stance to take to say....oh, i will look to change to a fixed rate when the rates change.....but that , i am afraid is far too late.

It is reported…

There is a one-in-three chance that the Bank of England will raise interest rates next week, economists warned last night. Pressure is mounting on the monetary policy committee to lift rates from 0.5 per cent to put a lid on soaring prices. …