Shop around for home insurance savings

While the majority of homeowners take out home insurance alongside their mortgage, experts now say that this is not the best way to protect your house’s contents, and suggests that if house buyers take their time to shop around and assess several home insurance quotes, substantial savings could be made - particularly if you enlist the help of a specialist broker.

Shop around for home insurance savings : 1:48 (448 words)

Prague: the golden city, the city of old

Commonly referred to as the “city of a hundred spires” or “the golden city”, Prague is a city of splendour, and for many it is one of the most beautiful cities on continental Europe.

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Dublin’s calling: a gem from within the emerald isle

The world is such a small place these days, with more people than ever affording trips to far flung places on the other side of the world. In fact, many people may not consider options closer to home when booking their next trip, often overlooking some gems in the process. One gem that doesn’t seem to have fallen victim to this global travel frenzy, is Dublin.

Dublin’s calling: a gem from within the emerald isle : 1:50 (460 words)

Brits start to reform their ways

It seems that while more people are recognising the importance of saving for the future, a significant number are struggling to stop spending. Research conducted by Bradford and Bingley suggests that once Brits get hooked on shopping they find it hard to give up, despite the fact that many want to turn over a new leaf and act more frugally.

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More Brits considering equity release as they approach retirement

A new study by Prudential has found that a significant number of those approaching retirement age are considering using their homes as part of their pensions. According to Prudential, 17 per cent of people in the UK over the age of 45 say they plan to use some or all of the equity on their properties to boost their incomes after they have given up work. The figures clearly show the extent to which Britons are under prepared for retirement as they demonstrate that many have no savings or pension schemes to fall back on when they leave full time employment.

More Brits considering equity release as they approach retirement : 1:54 (476 words)

Get week by week guidance through your pregnancy.

Excitement, trepidation and maybe even slight fear are all understandable emotions once you find out you’re pregnant. But, many of the negative emotions can be cast aside by getting the best professional advice and following a step-by-step guide through your pregnancy.

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More to Auld Reekie than rugby

On the 8th of March, the city of Edinburgh is likely to see an influx of tourists to see the England v Scotland rugby union match as part the 2008 Six Nations Championship. Held at Murrayfield Stadium - with a capacity just shy of 68,000 spectators - the game itself is just one reason to plan a trip to the Scottish capital. If you are planning on attending the match, there are plenty of things to do before and afterwards to make the trip to Auld Reekie as entertaining and rich as possible.

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Finding Love in London: The Dating Game

Paradoxically, despite being a city of over seven million people, it’s often said that finding love in London is not easy. Although Londoners are likely to come into contact with hundreds of different people everyday whilst they battle through crowed tube stations and busy streets, the hours eaten up by the daily grind of travelling to and from work mean that time for dating is limited.

Finding Love in London: The Dating Game : 1:54 (474 words)

Combining comfort and fashion: cuff strap watches could be the solution

For many men, there are few items more indispensable than a comfortable watch. But, like all items of clothing and accessories, comfort often has to give way to fashion and watches are sadly not excluded from this trend. So, how can you find a watch that feels like silk on your wrist but also adheres to today’s male fashion rules? It’s a tough dilemma to solve, but the answer could be a lot simpler than you think. In fact, cuff watches - tipped off to be a major feature of men’s accessory fashion this year - could be the solution.

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It’s never too early to prepare for Christmas 2008

Some people argue that it’s never too early to start planning for Christmas, even though the decorations have only just been put away from the last festive splurge. If you’re one of them your preparations will be well under way already.

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