Obstacles to buying money products: Jargon and complex products are just some of the pitfalls between you and your ideal financial product
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Consumers are confused by small print and jargon when choosing financial products. There are around 30,000 financial products on the market and many people feel it is not worth comparing products, and some choose only big-name providers. With a personal pension it is important not to commit to a poor value pension currently, as the government is planning to introduce stakeholder pensions, which are better value and more flexible. Comparisons between products could be easier if they were rated for flexibility and charges.
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Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 1999
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Inner spin: If your towels feel like cardboard, or you want to dry clothes quickly, a tumble drier is a good solution. In our tests, we found that the cheaper models worked just as well
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The prices and reliability of tumble driers vary greatly, and there are several types available. Both full-sized and compact air-vented models, and full-sized condenser driers were tested. The survey of more than 15,000 people, found that tumble driers are the most reliable laundry product, with Electra, White Knight and Whirlpool driers the most reliable. Hoover models were found to have the worst record for breakdowns. A buyers guide is provide giving details of performance, convenience and special features.
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Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 1997
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Just for kicks
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A survey to evaluate the best footballs including the official match ball and replicas on the basis of their weight (g), FIFA ratings, specifications and test performance with score are presented. The results revealed Adidas's Teamgeist weighing 431g and is approved by FIFA with rating of 90%, followed by Umbro's X400 430g with 84%, Nike's Tiempo 437g with 82% and lastly Nike's Total 90 250 425g with 53%.
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Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 2006
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