While all of us will have come across the term “inflation†on many occasions, how many of us actually realise what kind of effect it can have on our lives, our savings, and our spare cash?
The UK Inflation figure has long been associated with what is called the Retail Price Index (RPI), which is basically an index which tracks the cost of an “average†basket of goods to see how prices are changing.Â
While the amount of cheques drawn around the world has reduced substantially over the last decade, there are still many who depend on this system. Is the cheque system still safe for business or personal use? Do you know the risks?
While we all know that we should have life insurance so that our family are catered for in the event of an terminal illness, accident, etc, its seems that many in the UK are unsure as to what should be covered, and how it should be structured. He are a few tips to ensure that you get the most out of your life cover, and ensure your family are well provided for :-
While there are many different kinds of insurance which are vital to our everyday peace of mind, it appears that some in the market may be taking advantage of consumer concerns. Do you know the real cost of your insurance? Did you know that you always have the right to shop around?
Car insurance is one of the insurances that we all hate paying but we all know that it is both illegal not to have it, as well as potentially invaluable in the event of an accident. Even though we maybe think our premiums are too high, how many of us ever doing anything about it? How many of us look around?
While many from the last generation have grown up in the knowledge that there will be a state pension available at retirement - even if the value in real terms has reduced substantially of late - many people who are in the early stages of their working life may not have that luxury.Â
It is common knowledge that the pensions industry is in disarray, with final salary schemes closed to many and some pension funds unable to fulfil their obligations. So what can we do?
