Car scrappage scheme explained

Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff.  May 18, 2009

The Government announced the car scrappage scheme in the Budget whereby a £2,000 discount will be offered on a new car for those scrapping their old car. What are the details though?

Make sure you are covered for cancer costs

Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff.  May 2, 2009

Make sure you are covered for cancer costs as according to Macmillan Cancer Support, 25% of cancer patients have difficulty keeping up with bill payments whilst fighting the illness.

Travel insurance - am I covered for swine flu?

Written by Diane Ray.  April 27, 2009

With the number of cases of swine flu rising, travellers quite rightly are raising the question about their travel insurance and whether they are covered for swine flu.

What are the different types of Payment Protection Insurance or PPI?

Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff.  April 15, 2009

PPI or Payment Protection Insurance, is insurance that may be taken out alongside a loan, mortgage, credit card or store card.

Currency cards - are they the best option for travel money?

Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff.  April 9, 2009

Many travellers are turning to prepaid currency cards for their foreign currency but are they the best option for travel money?

Virgin credit card review - what are the benefits?

Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff.  April 2, 2009

With so many credit cards available, how do you choose one? Here we start our series of credit card reviews looking at the Virgin credit card.

Your credit rating - how to improve it

Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff.  March 31, 2009

If you have a bad credit score it will be more difficult to get credit, such as a loan or credit card. So how do you check your credit report and improve your credit rating?

Mobile Broadband - what data limit do I need?

Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff.  March 27, 2009

Mobile broadband is really coming of age, there are more and more great plans being offered by the main providers - T-Mobile, 3, Vodafone, O2 and Orange - all enabling easy mobile internet access.

Credit Report - Why check it?

Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff.  March 24, 2009

Your credit report is an invaluable tool and it is in your interest to check it regularly.

Choosing the right landlords insurance

Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff.  March 19, 2009

Choosing the right landlords insurance is crucial. The insurance needs to take into account the property and the tenant, as well as the landlord.

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