When applying for a mortgage, you shouldn’t do anything that will cause a bank to question your ability to repay the loan. You don’t need perfect finances to get a mortgage, but it’s in your best interest to have a basic understanding of loan requirements. The more you know, the […]
Rules that will force insurance companies to act in the “best interests” of their customers could help protect people from accidentally buying policies they do not want or need. The City regulator has completed a consultation into the EU’s “insurance distribution directive” and will publish its proposals in the autumn. […]
We are planning a surprise trip to Las Vegas for my sister-in-law’s birthday (if you see her, don’t tell her!). Of course, this means that I am looking into ways to make the most of this experience for the least amount of money … or at least make sure that […]
In early June, my husband and I took a bucket list trip to Europe with our kids. While we’ve visited countless countries worldwide as a couple, this was our first “big trip” with our daughters, ages six and eight. In addition to the four of us, we took a family […]
Tens of thousands of people living with cancer are being unfairly priced out of the insurance market, a leading charity has found, with the premium for a few days’ travel insurance regularly topping £1,000. Macmillan Cancer Support, the charity, claims that while cancer is predicted to strike one in two […]
Cruising has long been considered an affordable vacation option for couples, groups, and families. With cruise ports dotted across the country, if you live near a coastline, you could probably drive to your departure port and save money on airfare. And with your food and entertainment included in the cruise […]
You likely already know that credit unions are a bit different from banks, mostly in the way these financial institutions are owned and operated. But as you research your local credit unions, you’ll see that some are listed as federal credit unions and others are not. Is there a difference? […]
For whatever reason, be it a career change or the need to pay the bills after a layoff, many people apply for jobs that require much less experience than they have. And far too often, it’s considered a negative: “Sorry, you’re too overqualified.” The employer sees a litany of reasons […]
Homeowners insurance provides plenty of protection for your residence. If a fire destroys your home, your insurance will help you rebuild. If a thief breaks in and steals your electronics, your policy will help you replace the stolen items. But a standard homeowners insurance policy doesn’t cover everything that could […]
I am writing in the hope that you can act on my behalf with my travel insurance claim with Staysure. My husband had died during the festive season and, knowing the first anniversary would be difficult, I booked flights to and from south-east Asia, where my daughter lives, eight months in […]
Homeowners insurance provides plenty of protection for your residence. If a fire destroys your home, your insurance will help you rebuild. If a thief breaks in and steals your electronics, your policy will help you replace the stolen items. But a standard homeowners insurance policy doesn’t cover everything that could […]
