With the pandemic putting people’s finances under pressure, many of us are paying down debt to get into a more stable financial position. Data from UK Finance reveals the annual growth rate of outstanding credit card balances fell 12.6% during the final month of lockdown, as consumers rushed to reduce their liabilities. But for those who still need to borrow, it is more important than ever to ...

Many investment trusts offer high yields which might tempt some investors in the current environment. But are they more trouble than they’re worth? Some may be worth pursuing, while others can have complex investment models and come with underappreciated risks. HOW MUCH CAN YOU GET? Data from the Association of Investment Companies implies there are numerous investment trusts offering yields of 8% to 12% or even more, but the areas in which they invest are quite esoteric. Doric Nimrod Air Two...

This is a modal window. An unanticipated problem was encountered, check back soon and try again A Grimsby builder has fallen in “love at first sight” with an orphaned squirrel. The 54-year-old and his pet squirrel are “inseparable” and do everything together – even driving. Daisy Pederson, 25, came across a baby squirrel on the side of her Grimsby road and discovered his mum had died the day before. She brought him home and that’s when her dad, Nick, became ‘gooey-eyed’ over his new forever...

A FORMER Royal Marine who used to sunbathe on helipads slathered in cooking oil is warning sun-worshippers to always use lotion - after skin cancer left a huge HOLE in his nose. When Les Chadderton, who lives in Aberdeen, Scotland, joined the military as a young man he had no concerns over harmful UV rays, allowing himself ‘to fry’ on his downtime in places like Singapore. Even after he left the armed forces, the now 67-year-old didn’t pay attention to advice and would even mix low factor...

In a decision described as a major victory for policyholders, the California Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that policyholders do not have to first exhaust all of their primary coverage over different policy periods in order to access excess coverage for certain years. The case is Montrose Chem. Corp. of Cal. v. Superior Court, No. S244737, 2020 Cal. LEXIS 2095 (Apr. 6, 2020). This premium content is locked for Insurance Coverage Law Center subscribers only. Start a free trial to enjoy...