Nathalie Bonney

Nathalie Bonney is the Editorial Assistant at Moneywise.

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Further car insurance hikes expected

Update: Thu, 17/07/2008 - 16:46

Car insurance premiums are going up in price again, according to the latest AA’s British Insurance Premium Index. Read more

Juggling saving for a home and an adventure

By Nathalie Bonney Update: Mon, 23/06/2008 - 15:02

Money Makeover: A London nurse plans to do voluntary work abroad but also wants to save enough for a deposit on a home. Financial planning consultant Anna Merriott offers her advice on this financial dilemma. Read more

Banks postpone refunds for bank charge victims

Update: Fri, 23/05/2008 - 13:38

Victims of unfair overdraft fees will have to wait at least a year for refunds after banks appealed a High Court's decision that could have paved the way for caps on charges. Read more

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Sick workers cost economy £100 billion a year

Update: Mon, 17/03/2008 - 15:34

Ill health is costing the British economy over £100 billion a year, a new report has revealed. Read more

Personal tax changes at a glance

Update: Mon, 17/03/2008 - 11:59

The tax allowance changes made in today's Budget will be welcome news for the over-65s and parents. But what other changes were there? Nathalie Bonney takes a look. Read more

Blog entries by Nathalie Bonney

Wanted: IFAs to help the needy

Nathalie Bonney's blog Last Update: Fri, 14/03/2008 - 16:08

Whilst current financial ‘hard times’ have forced people to become more money-savvy and having an independent financial adviser is not unusual, it seems that not everyone is able to make use of their services.

If you are looking to clear debts, start building up a small nest–egg, or need a more dramatic overhaul of your spending patterns, turning to an IFA seems like the next logical step.

Consumers are attracted, funnily enough, by the ‘independent‘ aspect of IFAs. After meeting with frustrating ‘computer says no’–type responses, here are professionals able to offer impartial advice that will benefit the consumer rather than the banks or providers.

"My personal shopper says…"

Nathalie Bonney's blog Last Update: Thu, 10/04/2008 - 14:30

I was interested to read recently that Insurers Aegon held a research day in London to look at how the financial services industry can better cater to the general consumer. The 50 volunteers split into five groups, each looking at one proposed model based upon the findings from Aegon Chief Executive Otto Thorensen’s report for the government.

The five proposed models to receive financial advice through are a financial guru, a financial coach, a personal shopper, drop–in centres and financial superstores. Unsurprisingly different people plumped for different options depending upon their needs.

Splurge vs Save

Nathalie Bonney's blog Last Update: Mon, 30/06/2008 - 16:31

Us Brits just won’t quit our spending ways: one in four people admit to a weekly shopping ‘habit’ according to a survey from online bank Cahoot. This is despite the credit crunch induced belt–tightening that we should all apparently be adhering to.

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Mary Poppins and the Fraudsters

Nathalie Bonney's blog Fri, 11/07/2008 - 13:45

I read recently that the average women’s handbag is worth £290. According to research from insurers Sheilas’ Wheels, women carry more than the bare essentials around with them, upping the cost of their bags' contents in the process.

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