Archive for December, 2011
Ten Personal Finance News that made Headlines in 2011
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As we leave behind another memorable year and step ahead to welcome 2012, we look back at all the news and events that made headlines in the world of personal finance. Here is a snapshot of the 10 most important news items of 2011 that is sure to have an impact on most investors in some way or the other.
1. Deregulation of Savings Account
The interest rate on savings account, have always been regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
What you need to know during the buying of auto insurance
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Find the best auto insurance coverage and the price can be a problem or it may be a simple process that takes very little time. You should use some rules for easy retrieval. Throughout the history of the automobile, there has been a high priority for consumers in finding the lowest price possible with the best coverage available. Read more…
The market for inferior quality medicines
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Background
The trade in inferior quality medicines kills innocent patients. In some countries’ markets, half of the key antimalarial medicines contain no active ingredient. [1] Perhaps 15% of the global drug supply outside of advanced countries is
counterfeit, rising in certain markets in parts of Africa and Asia to over 50%. [2] “In some places it may take three months’ wages to purchase an innovator treatment of expensive antibiotics; even the generic treatment could cost roughly two weeks’ wages.” –Roger BateBut counterfeits are not the only low-quality drugs on the market. Substa
The Insurance Council appoints a New General Manager Consumer Relations and Market Development
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The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) announced the appointment of Vicki Mullen as General Manager Consumer Relations and Market Development. Ms Mullen will be responsible for the Consumer Relations and Market Development Directorate at the ICA. Her responsibilities include managing the Financial Ombudsman Service relationship, Code of Practice issues, consumer relations and various statutory classes of insurance.
Cutting Auto Insurance Costs For Larger Families
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You don’t have to spend tons of money every month in auto insurance premiums, especially when you’ve got a large family. You need to be thoughtful with how you spend your money. You may be able to cut auto insurance costs just by comparison shopping and bundling services.
The first thing you need to do is be realistic about how many cars you actually have on the road and how many policies you actually have. You only need one policy and that can encompass every car that you own as well as all of the drivers in your house.