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Cover Story
UK house prices first fall for 12 years
As figures confirm that UK property prices are now falling, it’s more necessary than ever that property investors keep watch on this market and their investment in it.
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News
Kaupthing Edge guarantees savings rate until 2012
KAUPTHING Edge, the online retail financial services offering of Iceland’s largest bank, Kaupthing hf and its subsidiary, Kaupthing Singer and Friedlander (Isle of Man), has launched a market-leading savings account based on the Isle of Man. ...more-
Statistics & Analyses
A quarter of motorists lie applying for insurance
One in four British motorists (26%) admit they’ve lied on an insurance application – meaning their cover could be worthless – according to new research from insurance.co.uk.
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Offshore Savings
Winning rates for offshore savers
The credit crunch blues threatens to hit savers as well as borrowers. Here we survey best paying offshore accounts to get you in the mood for your own necessary research. ...more
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Expat Vacations
Holidays costa lot in Europe but less long haul
Holidaymakers face a steep rise in the cost of trips to the Eurozone this year because of the plummeting pound, but summer breaks elsewhere in Europe and in the US should offer better value, according to the annual Post Office Holiday Costs Barometer. ...more -
Money Management
Getting a grip of your finances
Julia Harris of Moneyfacts.co.uk looks at sorting out your finances if you’ve lumbered yourself with more debt than you’re comfortable with and shows you how you can regain control.
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Offshore Funds
- Ethical fund celebrates 10th anniversary
Investment News
- Skandia International adds three funds from Kotak
Quote Unquote
- Don't let the credit crunch eat into your savings
Health Insurance
- Managing healthcare insurance costs
Healthcare
- Health issues in Chile
Property Investment
- Four tips for the overseas property purchase
First Person
- Moving abroad - a back-to-basics look at the issues
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