FSA disappointed by low standards in critical illness insurance

FSA disappointed by low standards in critical illness insurance
Oral sales of critical illness insurance are consistently failing to meet acceptable sales standards, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has claimed.

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The Hot Topic


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Credit Repair for Sale – Free Advice from USAA


Is it worth paying someone to repair your credit score? June Walbert walks you through the best way to repair your credit.

Forex: USD/CAD hits daily low at 1.0575

Forex: USD/CAD hits daily low at 1.0575
FXstreet.com (Barcelona) – The Loonie gained strength through the European morning and rose against its neighboring currency to hit a new intra-day low at 1.0575. The fall in the pair was eventually contained, as the Greenback attempts to correct part of today’s losses.

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5 common retirement planning mistakes and how to avoid them

5 common retirement planning mistakes and how to avoid them
With the economy still struggling to gain momentum, the stock market often fluctuating dramatically day to day, and people leading increasingly complex lives, it’s more important than ever to plan carefully for retirement.

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Weighing risk for young investors

Weighing risk for young investors
Question: I’m 26 years old and keep my money, about $300,000, in a savings account because I can’t handle the volatility of the stock market. Until the recession hit, I was earning at least 4%. But now I’m getting a pathetic 1%. What’s the smartest way for me to get a decent return? — Daniel, Brooklyn, New York

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Labour Out To Get Finlayson

Labour Out To Get Finlayson
The Labour Opposition is ‘out to get’ Attorney General Chris Finlayson, according to NBR columnist John Bowie in his ‘Briefcase’ column today.See: ScreamingLawyer

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