http://www.tommymagik.com Finances from Me! My Mortgage, Loan and Credit Card Battles Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:20:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Brits are well ahead of some of their European counterparts when it comes to planning for their retirement, AXA claims. According to the firm, the average Briton starts taking financial precautions for their pension at the age of 28, six years younger than the French or Spanish and ten years earlier ... http://www.tommymagik.com/saving-from-28/savings/7/ The cost of car insurance premiums is “steadily” increasing, according to new figures from the AA Index. It shows that comprehensive cover rose by 2.4 per cent over the last quarter and third-party, fire and theft (TPFT) by 1.4 per cent. An average annual comprehensive policy will now cost £629,04 and £628,60 ... http://www.tommymagik.com/car-insurance-rising/insurance/6/ The future is not looking good as people find it increasingly difficult to save, according to Baronworth Investment Services. The advisory firm claim that although the UK is not currently in crisis, if the present savings culture continues, there are “major problems” ahead. “People are finding it very tough to put money ... http://www.tommymagik.com/savings-in-trouble/savings/5/ Internet shoppers have been advised to use their credit cards for online purchases by shopsafe.co.uk. The online consumer guide claimed that credit cards provide more legal protection and that by signing up to new security schemes run by banks, they can keep their identity safe. Schemes are being launched allowing shoppers to ... http://www.tommymagik.com/cards-safer/cards/4/ A well-intentioned loan between friends can lead to a fall-out in the long run, a debt advisory service has warned. According to Stephen Rose of the Debt Advice Bureau, it is entirely possible that the lender may never see the money back. Loans between friends and family that are never paid back, ... http://www.tommymagik.com/friendly-loans/loans/3/