http://www.financenewsonline.co.ukThe latest loan, consumer advice and financial news from Finance News Onlineen-gbSat, 05 Jul 2008 16:00:04 GMTSat, 05 Jul 2008 16:00:04 GMTeditor@financenewsonline.co.ukwebmaster@financenewsonline.co.ukhttp://www.financenewsonline.co.uk/articles/Interest-rate-reduced-by-0.25-points-18459580.htmlThe Bank of England (BOE) has reduced the base rate of interest by 0.25 points to 5.25 per cent, which is good news for most British people.A cut in the interest rate is good news for anyone in debt in the UK, but is bad news for savers, said ITN News.With...Fri, 08 Feb 2008 09:11:13 GMT18459580http://www.financenewsonline.co.uk/articles/E.ON-is-latest-energy-company-to-raise-prices-18459578.htmlE.ON is the latest supplier to increase prices, raising gas by 15 per cent and electricity prices by almost ten per cent.The energy supplier announced the raise yesterday becoming the fifth supplier to do so and blames wholesale costs for the rise.Customers...Fri, 08 Feb 2008 09:10:47 GMT18459578http://www.financenewsonline.co.uk/articles/Professional-mortgages-are-still-a-good-deal-18457667.htmlProfessionals are well placed in the mortgage market despite the credit crunch, says an expert.Scottish Widows said that the chances of getting a 100 per cent mortgage is now less and could cost more, but that the professionals mortgage market has been "very...Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:35:28 GMT18457667http://www.financenewsonline.co.uk/articles/Take-care-when-using-credit-cards-18457665.htmlCustomers should take simple steps to be safer when using credit cards to prevent fraud, according to an expert.Only carrying a few cards at a time, taking care when shopping online and keeping credit cards in a safe place when shopping can all help prevent...Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:34:53 GMT18457665http://www.financenewsonline.co.uk/articles/Expert-warns-against-homeowner-loans-18455705.htmlUnsecured loans are a much better option than a homeowner loan for people wanting to consolidate their debt, according to an expert.Moneywise has advised people to avoid any loan secured on their home even if it does offer a better interest rate.Rachel Lacey,...Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:43:05 GMT18455705http://www.financenewsonline.co.uk/articles/People-should-share-debt-problems-18455704.htmlPeople should be open with their families about their level of debt to share the burden, says an expert.Recent research by Abbey has found that British people have taken out £7.7 billion in unsecured loans which they have not told their family about.A spokesperson...Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:42:21 GMT18455704http://www.financenewsonline.co.uk/articles/Students-and-graduates-need-to-keep-a-good-credit-history-18453813.htmlGraduates who miss payments are more likely to be affected by it as their credit history is so small, say experts.Young people, including students and graduates, should check their credit history and avoid making any errors as it may be more visible, according...Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:37:13 GMT18453813http://www.financenewsonline.co.uk/articles/Interest-rates-to-be-cut-slowly-18453811.htmlThe Bank of England will reduce interest rates "slowly but gradually" to maintain the economy, according to an expert.A 25 basis point reduction has been predicted for this week, with it only reaching a 50 point cut if a sharp fall in equity prices occurs,...Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:36:41 GMT18453811http://www.financenewsonline.co.uk/articles/People-will-take-on-expensive-loans-18451910.htmlBanks tightening on lending may mean that more people take on riskier loans this year, rather than reduce their debts.An expert at Moneywise has said that if people are turned down on cheaper forms of debt then they are likely to choose more expensive ones...Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:35:06 GMT18451910http://www.financenewsonline.co.uk/articles/Landlords-not-selling-up-18451909.htmlMost buy-to-let landlords will hold on to their investment despite the slowdown in the property market, according to an expert.Lots of landlords see their property as a long-term investment and can make money even in a stagnant market, said Property Hawk.Chris...Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:34:34 GMT18451909