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Money Talk Podcast: How to invest for success in 2008

Seven Investment's Justin Urquhart Stewart shares his top tips with David Kuo in the latest Fool.co.uk Money Talk podcast.

News from Motley Fool, Jan 18, 2008

Positive impetus to protection market from new ABI guidance, says Defaqto.

The Association of British Insurers's publication[1] giving guidance to insurers on the treatment of non-disclosure,

News from Defaqto Ltd, Jan 14, 2008

Things to consider for 2008:

1) Get a good savings rate, with the base rate dropping make sure you have a good interest rate on your savings. Heritable Banks Easy Access Account is very competitive

News from Moneysupermarket.com, Jan 7, 2008

Brits see the New Year in on a modest budget, says Fool.co.uk

Staying in for New Year's Eve is the new going out, according to a survey [1] by leading independent personal finance information site Fool.co.uk.

News from Motley Fool, Dec 31, 2007

The year ahead in personal finance

A good credit rating will be a consumer's best friend

News from Moneysupermarket.com, Dec 19, 2007

Everyone has a one in 200 chance of making a million -

but it won't be through X-Factor or the Lottery . You have a 1 in 13.5 million chance of winning the jackpot on the lottery, a 1 in a million chance of winning X-Factor,

News from Barclays Group, Dec 17, 2007

Companies need to come clean on carbon neutrality

The need for carbon management has been accepted by many business leaders and 28 out of 557 companies in the FTSE all-share index

News from Standard Life Investments, Dec 14, 2007

The wealthy are revolutionising the luxury services industry

The wealthy are forging a revolution in the luxury industry as they seek high quality, services and experiences

News from Barclays Wealth Management, Dec 12, 2007

It may be the thought that counts, but ungrateful Brits would rather have the money

Ungrateful Brits have admitted to dumping unwanted Christmas presents on charity shops, hiding them away in lofts and cupboards and even giving them to other people as Christmas presents,

News from Barclays Group, Dec 10, 2007

Progress made in securing patient safety in cosmetic procedures

In the absence of government regulation, the cosmetic surgery industry must fully commit to self-regulation to protect patients undergoing non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as botox,

News from BUPA, Dec 6, 2007

Children left free to roam the internet

Children aged three to 15 spend an average two and a half hours a week online, outside of school

News from Moneysupermarket.com, Dec 3, 2007

English expats miss traditional tucker and TV from home

When English people move abroad, almost half (46 percent) miss traditional dishes such as bangers and mash and black pudding,

News from BUPA, Nov 30, 2007

More than one in three people are concerned about the economic situation in Britain today [1]

and 15.3 million consumers feel financially worse off [2]

News from uSwitch, Nov 30, 2007

East or West - abroad is best for expats!

Nine out of ten expatriates would recommend a life abroad to their friends or family and three in every four say their quality of life has improved since moving to a new country.

News from BUPA, Nov 30, 2007

moneysupermarket.com comment on FSA clampdown on mortgage brokers

Commenting on the FSA announcement it is to clampdown on 48 broking firms selling self-certification mortgages, Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, said:

News from Moneysupermarket.com, Nov 29, 2007

It's time for the Government to act over data breach at HMRC, says Fool.co.uk

Independent financial website Fool.co.uk is calling on the Government to take decisive action over its self-inflicted fiasco at HMRC.

News from Motley Fool, Nov 26, 2007

Bonfire night beckons, but are you prepared?

As the season of bonfire night parties beckons, make sure you have home insuranceandnbsp; to cover any unforeseen events that may damage you or your neighbours properties warns Defaqto

News from Defaqto Ltd, Oct 24, 2007

New report shows many sleep-walking into retirement

A new report, published today by Defaqto, highlights the complacency that many people have about how they are going to fund their retirement.

News from Defaqto Ltd, Oct 5, 2007

Are you insured for this winter's storm damage?

With the rise in incidents of 'extreme weather' in the UK, householders need to be aware of the exclusions incorporated in buildings and contents policies warns leading independent financial research

News from Defaqto Ltd, Oct 3, 2007

Opportunities still exist for pension providers

While it is widely acknowledged that people are not saving enough for their retirement, a new report from Defaqto, indicates that there are still good opportunities for pension providers

News from Defaqto Ltd, Sep 26, 2007

moneysupermarket.com comment on the Christmas shopping season online

Commenting on 100 days till Christmas and the start of the Christmas shopping season online, Jason Lloyd head of broadband at moneysupermarket.com said:

News from Moneysupermarket.com, Sep 21, 2007

Defaqto announces new Retirement Savings and Income Report

Defaqto Limited, today announced that it will be publishing a ground - breaking report into Retirement Savings and Income in September this year.

News from Defaqto Ltd, Aug 30, 2007

Defaqto goes competely online

Defaqto, the financial research company, reports that its database products are now completely accessible online.

News from Defaqto Ltd, Aug 27, 2007

Income protection insurance is essential for financial health

Income protection insurance (IPI) has an essential role to play in providing financial security, says Defaqto.