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Before you depart for your Christmas holiday you have the inevitable chore of making certain you have the correct currency for your destination. One way to help yourself get the most for your money is to read foreign exchange reviews which will tell you who will give the best foreign currency rates and service. If you live in Britain and are planning on traveling to Spain for the holidays, or just about anywhere else for that matter, you will be delighted to hear that, even though there has been speculation on the likelihood of a hung parliament in the United…

Here’s something which makes van drivers in general stand out from those who drive cars or trucks.  A recent survey done by Swinton Commercial has shown that in the case of van drivers, they often prefer to pay for repairs to be done to their vehicle instead of making a claim on their van insurance. Swinton Commercial is a retailer of inexpensive van insurance and thus their interest in doing the survey.  What it amounts to is that most van owners would have no problem footing the bill for repairs to their vehicle.  Even more interesting is the fact that…

The savings in British households is at its highest level in nearly a year from the period between April and June, which indicates that a worsening economic situation is making consumers pull back their spending and be more careful about their finances. The household savings ratio for the second quarter is at 7.4%, a pretty big jump from the past. Yes, Britons aren’t loosening their hold on their cash, as they keep a watchful eye on the economy for any signs of instability, and at this point even the most minor statistic out of the ordinary in regards to savings…

In the present economic climate finding the best value for money is a top priority for those searching for a winter break. For those looking for fantastic value adventures on and off the piste, choosing a skiing or snowboarding destination away from some of the more traditional European ski resorts of France and Switzerland is a good option. Many Brits are looking for the best exchange rates for their pound and at present Bulgaria is one of the best options for those seeking more for their hard earned on a skiing or snowboarding holiday. At the current exchange rates your…

A new tax efficient savings account for children has been launched today, in the form of the Junior ISA. The ISA was designed for adults to invest on behalf of children, and was official released today. A maximum of £3,600 can be invested per year into an account.

Rising unemployment, high levels of crime and shocking incidents of civil disobedience all emphasise the need for home insurance cover. Students, who regularly cart high end goods and expensive gizmos and gadgets along on their studies, are not immune and require home insurance cover like everyone else. iPods, iPads, laptop computers and costly leisure items account for the unusually high value attached to typical student accruements. Research reveals that 40% of students own items valued at £500 or more, creating a ready target for unscrupulous felons. To avoid shelling out hundreds of pounds in replacement costs, youngsters are advised to…

Following the catastrophic riots that engulfed several London Boroughs and UK cities in August, the quest for home insurance has spiked to all-time highs. Online searches have escalated by a significant 14 per cent over a seven-day period between 6 and 13 August 2011, outpacing the traditional home insurance industry highs recorded in the month of January by 7.5 per cent! Looting, loss of earnings and physical damage to private and business properties have racked up a sizeable price tag, estimated to be well over £200 m. Factor in the incalculable cost to the uninsured, and the 2011 London Riots…

With the spectre of a double dip recession looming, UK consumers are advised to capitalise on the attractive best buy rates offered by new issues of Post Office fixed rate bonds & cash ISAs. Unlike other financial institutions, the Post Office provides cast-iron financial security. Factor in a trio of recent awards – Best High Street Savings Provider, Best Fixed Rate Bond Provider and Best Savings Account for Consistency of Rates – and your cash is in safe hands indeed. You can maximise your savings by locking into one, two or three year periods, where interest rates are guaranteed. Combine…

View Live Currency Rates & Choose The Amount You Require with World Currency Map We now have a widget on our site! The Currency tool allows you to select your destination, view the live exchange rate, and choose the amount of currency you require. The route will then be plotted on the map, and the cost in GBP will be totalled up! Even better – you can see the average price of a beer in each country. The best price I could find is in Columbia, can you do better? Try out the Tool the Travel Insurance page. View more…

With the summer in full swing, Post Office have partnered with Virgin Holidays to run a fantastic customer promotion offering two fantastic all-inclusive family holidays to Antigua as well as 100s of weekly prizes. Simply buy a Post Office travel product (Travel Insurance, Travel Money or Travel Money Card) and you will receive a unique code. Then log-on to a special microsite (www.postcardparadise.co.uk) to redeem your code and you’ll be entered into not only the weekly draw to win 100s of fantastic holiday prizes but also a big draw at the end of the promotion to win one of 2…