Copyright _25A9 2009MoneyHighStreet.com Tue, 19 May 2009 18:45:01 GMT Tue, 19 May 2009 18:45:01 GMT ../default.htm The latest personal finance and money news for consumers ../default.htm en 60 ../finance-news/2143/default.htm Fixed rate mortgage costs have risen over the last month with most increases being seen on low deposit fixed rate mortgages. Tue, 19 May 2009 11:49:02 GMT ../finance-news/2143/default.htm ../finance-news/2135/default.htm The FTSE 100 is up at around 4490, helped by Lloyd's and RBS bank, but the M and S share price is down after poor results. Tue, 19 May 2009 11:11:30 GMT ../finance-news/2135/default.htm ../finance-news/2125/default.htm The Chelsea Flower Show is underway and many a budding gardener will be venturing into the garden but expensive garden tools and furniture can be a goldmine for garden thieves. Tue, 19 May 2009 07:00:22 GMT ../finance-news/2125/default.htm ../finance-news/2121/default.htm The uptake on offset mortgages is on the rise as homeowners seek to beat poor interest rates on their savings accounts. Tue, 19 May 2009 06:46:21 GMT ../finance-news/2121/default.htm ../finance-news/2116/default.htm The FTSE 100 is up today at just over 4,400, with Banks doing well and Lloyds Bank leading the way. Mon, 18 May 2009 14:17:59 GMT ../finance-news/2116/default.htm ../finance-news/2112/default.htm According to the House Price Index from Rightmove.co.uk, asking house prices rose again in May, making it the 4th consecutive month of house price rises. But are they a false sign of recovery? Mon, 18 May 2009 13:12:32 GMT ../finance-news/2112/default.htm ../finance-news/2108/default.htm Sainsbury's great home insurance offer is running out of time, it's only available until 30 June. Mon, 18 May 2009 10:16:17 GMT ../finance-news/2108/default.htm ../finance-news/2099/default.htm A Halifax Savings Report has found that, as a percentage of their average annual gross earnings, women save more of their money than men. Sat, 16 May 2009 10:53:07 GMT ../finance-news/2099/default.htm ../finance-news/2094/default.htm Buy to let mortgage lending fell again in the first quarter of 2009, making it the sixth consecutvie quarter that it has fallen. Fri, 15 May 2009 15:27:33 GMT ../finance-news/2094/default.htm ../finance-news/2089/default.htm Personal loans will be used by one in five to buy a new car but buying the new car is now all about necessity. Fri, 15 May 2009 08:48:05 GMT ../finance-news/2089/default.htm ../finance-news/2082/default.htm School holiday package holidays cost parents an average of 25% more. Fri, 15 May 2009 08:00:55 GMT ../finance-news/2082/default.htm ../finance-news/2077/default.htm Barclaycard have reduced their balance transfer fee to 2.5% on their Barclaycard Platinum. Thu, 14 May 2009 12:01:20 GMT ../finance-news/2077/default.htm ../finance-news/2072/default.htm BT has announced a pre tax loss of £134 million for the year to 31 March. Thu, 14 May 2009 11:11:30 GMT ../finance-news/2072/default.htm ../finance-news/2064/default.htm According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) first time buyers and home movers are benefiting from the lowest mortgage costs since 2004. Thu, 14 May 2009 10:20:15 GMT ../finance-news/2064/default.htm ../finance-news/2058/default.htm Abbey is increasing the Loan to Value (LTV) percentage on a number of its fixed rate mortgages. Thu, 14 May 2009 09:18:01 GMT ../finance-news/2058/default.htm ../finance-news/2051/default.htm Vodafone UK is to abolish roaming mobile phone call charges this summer. Thu, 14 May 2009 06:55:47 GMT ../finance-news/2051/default.htm ../finance-news/2045/default.htm Ryanair wil be moving to online check-in and bag drop only from 20 May. Wed, 13 May 2009 15:13:41 GMT ../finance-news/2045/default.htm ../finance-news/2041/default.htm Alliance and Leicester, part of Santander, has launched a new first time buyer mortgage product which is fee free. Wed, 13 May 2009 14:55:23 GMT ../finance-news/2041/default.htm ../finance-news/2034/default.htm M and S Money is launching a new Premium Club tomorrow (14 May) for its M and S Credit Card holders. Wed, 13 May 2009 09:35:33 GMT ../finance-news/2034/default.htm ../finance-news/2030/default.htm Households are paying up to 33% a year extra on electricity prices as a 'loyalty tax' for sticking with thier local electricity suppliers. Wed, 13 May 2009 08:44:31 GMT ../finance-news/2030/default.htm