http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/moneymatters/ Dorset Echo /news/moneymatters/ en-gb Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:00:57 +0000 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:00:57 +0000 http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/moneymatters/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/resources/images/1001968/?type=rsslogo http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/moneymatters/ http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/moneymatters/1656620.28_day_energy_rule_axed/?ref=rss HOUSEHOLDERS no longer have the right to switch energy suppliers four weeks after signing up, and may soon face long-term contracts similar to those for mobile phones or broadband services. Sat, 08 Sep 2007 09:00:00 +0100 6315033a7171cc393af081654ff1db8d http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/moneymatters/1637305.Elderly_get_worst_deal_all_round/?ref=rss PENSIONERS are having to fork out more for their everyday living expenses than any other age group. And costs are also spiralling for those who need care and support from the State. Sat, 01 Sep 2007 09:00:00 +0100 7986a93397a34192fe0c67aee3ca17c0 http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/moneymatters/1629731.The_will_to_change/?ref=rss Every year tens of thousands of people face huge tax bills when a loved one dies. Inheritance tax is catching ever more people in its net, mainly due to soaring house prices. But there is a way you can legally alter your partner's Will after they have gone to help reduce your tax liability. Sat, 25 Aug 2007 09:00:00 +0100 1d44ad0441fb1d99389a5b9a27048519 http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/moneymatters/1613567.Drawdown_popular_with_homeowners/?ref=rss THE number of people unlocking wealth from their homes has jumped dramatically this year, with drawdown' mortgages particularly popular. Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:00:00 +0100 9701d983c9499a8c9ea571288c77c621 http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/moneymatters/1594878.Spain_still_popular_with_buyers/?ref=rss With sun virtually on tap and relaxation a priority, Spain remains the favourite destination for Britons planning a move abroad. But many are now shunning the traditional Costa regions and looking further afield. Sat, 11 Aug 2007 09:00:00 +0100 38708a83e42cadbdceb462b4afaa2f8f http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/moneymatters/1582123.Caught_in_the_net/?ref=rss Broadband companies are failing to provide the high speed internet services they promise and customer satisfaction is running low. Sat, 04 Aug 2007 09:00:00 +0100 a66f740310498c526fbc503ae74687b9 http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/moneymatters/1560318.Charities_slam_care_lottery/?ref=rss People in some parts of England are 160 times less likely to get free nursing home care or regular visits from a carer than others. Campaigners say this is because of an unfair National Health Service postcode lottery'. Sat, 28 Jul 2007 09:00:00 +0100 3e580dfd0cf4abf216e0216a1ba2a4f6 http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/moneymatters/1509095.Turkish_delight/?ref=rss Turkey is set to become Europe's next property hotspot as Britons look further afield for sun, sea and sand, and spurn the over-development and high prices of traditional European destinations. Sat, 07 Jul 2007 09:00:00 +0100 9e2bf07b5ee83dbf387bbde2c68c211e http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/moneymatters/1491855.Green_energy_stars/?ref=rss Householders will find it much easier to go green with their choice of energy provider under new proposals. But fears remain that eco-friendly tariffs may be passed over for cheaper regular tariffs. Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:53:00 +0100 5e940b2a6c6961ec4e3ca4ba8950b937 http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/moneymatters/1474533.Cash_injection_for_care_homes/?ref=rss MORE money from the Government and lower costs for care fee plans will improve the prospect of living in a care home for some of Britain's elderly. But campaigners say too many are still unsure what financial help they are entitled to. Sat, 23 Jun 2007 08:51:00 +0100 73decb5a8c9c1c7e007f6979ba680776