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- An Accidental Move Explaining Accident Claims - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2008 from Olive WhiteIt is first necessary to distinguish what an Accident Claim is. If you have had a trip, slip, fall. Or an accident at work or outside, then you are legally entitled to file for an accident compensation claim. Understandably, if the accident occurs at work, some employees feel uncomfortable ...
Views: 564 - How Much Does The Loan Actually Cost? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Jamie JaggernauthWhen we want to borrow money, we usually do not realize what the term “borrow” actually means. For instance, buying something on credit is actually delaying a payment, or shuddering the payment for a good or service over a period of time. No matter how we see it, in essence, ...
Views: 693 - Prosperity Birthright: 5 Step Process to Stimulate Wealth - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2008 from Lynette LandingThere is no need to work longer hours, take on 2nd jobs, set up strict budgets or sell personal property in order to stay afloat. Money problems are not causing your stress. Stress is causing your money problems! My goal is to help you remember the key to financial freedom and release your ...
Views: 3214(1 vote) - Store Cards - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Ruth JacobDespite new rules to protect the UK's 11 million store card holders, analysis from money website, Fool.co.uk reveals that stores are still ripping off customers, with some charging almost 50 per cent more interest on their store cards than credit cards. The Competition Commission brought in new ...
Views: 688 - Bad Credit Rating - A Good Thing? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Steve GillmanA bad credit rating is usually considered a problem, but is it always so? Are there circumstances where it can be beneficial? Credit is a tool that has to be handled with wisdom to be of value. Being able to borrow money or get credit cards doesn't automatically make a person able to handle ...
Views: 622 - You Can't Do That... Can You? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Richard ParkerLast month at a party, I was telling a friend about a real estate investment I found on eBay and how I financed that purchase inside my IRA. Suddenly, I felt like I was in an old E.F. Hutton TV Commercial. You remember the spots, with the punch line "Well my broker is EF Hutton and he ...
Views: 725 - Where Does Your Money Go? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Dawn BlakeMy husband and I started a Total Money Makeover this month. First we opened an additional account at the bank to make deposits for what is called our emergency fund. Boy! Does it feel good to stick money in there to build up so that when "life happens" it is there for us to use and not going ...
Views: 1006 - Sensible Way Of Dodging Credit Card Charges - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Elfy AndersThe much publicized credit crunch has led to both consumers and credit companies tightening their belts. One of the companies taking drastic action is the UK’s biggest card lender Barclaycard, They have cut the credit limit of half a million customers and tightened the criteria for new ...
Views: 667 - Secured And Prepaid Credit Cards: The New Phenomenon - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Elfy AndersCredit card interests have been skyrocketing for some time now and the recent credit crunch has made borrowing from banks harder and harder. Credit card costs have increased since the beginning of the year; there have been 22 purchase hikes and 15 cash rates increases for services such as ...
Views: 756 - Planning Forex Trading - Part 2 - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Mac XLet’s start with the weekly here. The first thing I am going to do is zoom way out. The reason why I want to zoom way out is I want to be able to get a bird’s eye view. What this is going to do for me is; let me change my scaling here. What this is going to do for me is let me ...
Views: 626 - How To Create Financial Freedom - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Ann MarosyImagine a world that is free of financial concerns. A place where all essential needs are easily provided and there is no debt or financial hardship. You would have total freedom of choice in what you do, where you go and what material possessions you choose to surround you. Here, everything is ...
Views: 1231 - Credit Cards - Card Fraud - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Steve WestonCredit card fraud cases referred to credit reference company Experian have risen by over 66% last year. 6,000 victims of credit card fraud contacted the company in comparison with the 3,500 in 2006. It is thought that increases in card fraud are caused to an increase in organised crime in the ...
Views: 661 - The 3 Main Ways To Cut Your Gasoline Costs Way Back Today - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Chip Tarver "The Go To Guy"There are over 100 ways to cut your gasoline costs up to 25%, 50% or even more today, and you have 100% control over all these. Here are 3 to get you started: 1. The way you drive Only you can control the way you drive. You can drive like an amateur Marky the Mario Andretti wannabee, or you ...
Views: 890 - A Guide To A Mis-Sold PPI - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from jonathan walkerThe media have been giving Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) a bit of a hard time in the last few months. This is because certain finance and loan companies have been accused of miss-selling PPI contracts or inserted PPI cover in a financial contract without informing the borrower. But when ...
Views: 652 - Are You Looking To Save Money? Try Online Discount Codes. - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from James ReddenLike many of you reading this article, I like to shop. Don't get me wrong; I'm not a shopaholic but I do have my moments when I one of those 'must have' toys. For me that includes most things technology related (I'm currently waiting for the iPhone 3G to be launched in the UK). But I also like ...
Views: 682 - OFT Call For Credit Card Companies To Help Consumers To Find The Best Deals - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Phil BensonThe Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has said that credit card companies should make it more straightforward for consumers to compare deals and shop around for the best arrangements. This comes following research by the OFT that showed 70 per cent of card holders had not assessed which provider ...
Views: 629 - Learning Forex The Easy Way - Part 2 - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Mac XI want to learn how to do things right now. I am going to go to a two day seminar and I am going to learn everything there is to know about knitting to basket weaving and I am going to walk out of there next week. It just doesn’t happen that way. So here’s how you can cut 30 to ...
Views: 770 - Learning Forex The Easy Way - Part 3 - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Mac XHere is the most important part and this is something I don’t want you to feel nervous about; just give it a try. Just trust me on this. The last thing is, take a complete break for at least one day, preferably two days. The ideal thing is of course, is we’re talking about going ...
Views: 740 - What to Consider When Starting Your Own Business - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Darrel GiannStarting your own business can be hard work, and, while everyone has creative business ideas, not everyone puts them into action. What's to say one idea is more of a money-maker than the next? While not everyone is cut out for the pressure of owning his own business, many people benefit from the ...
Views: 866 - No One Gets Paid Until Something Closes - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from Michelle SpaldingIn real estate, one thing always holds true, closing is the ultimate goal and can result in a nice payday or a miserable experience for the real estate investor. No matter whether you are new or a seasoned investor, it’s no secret that keeping the deal together once you’ve put it under contract ...
Views: 685 - Using Your Plastic Overseas - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from Matt WellockHowever irritating the bank adverts are, (you know the ones, depicting a woman asking the unhelpful bank manager about the charges for using her credit card abroad), they have a point. As consumers, we are being charged increasingly more for using our plastic outside the UK. We are not being ...
Views: 764 - 5 Tips For Setting Up Of Payroll Account System - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Gary ZivkovichThe payroll system is essential to manage the employee’s salary to manage the day to day operations. The big and small organization to ease the operation. All the organizations have digitized the employee payroll system as per need. The employment law of the federal government needs to follow ...
Views: 1002 - Britons Take Out More Credit Cards - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Danielle FletcherAlthough introduced relatively recently credit cards have become firmly entrenched in the average British household, and are used for a wide variety of spending from the weekly shop to booking a holiday. Their flexibility and ease of use have made them a popular alternative to carrying around ...
Views: 726 - Younger People More Susceptible To Credit Card Fraud And Identity Theft - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from Phil BensonWith APACS revealing credit card fraud had risen by 25 per cent in 2007, research from Saga found that people aged less than 50 years old, and especially men, are more likely to be the victims of card fraud or identity theft. This they say is down to the fact that younger people tend to have ...
Views: 813 - 5 Tips To Get The Payday Loan - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from Gary ZivkovichLoan is always proved to be a financial burden for you. It is some time helpful to carry out important task for the shorter period of time incase of non-provision of finance. It is wise to pay off the loan to avoid more financial burden. However majority of the financing has been possible ...
Views: 1286 - Tax Benefits Of Making Charitable Donations - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Jacques HabraIn addition to the overall benefits of making charitable donations, there are a number of tax benefits to be had as well. In fact, while many people give out of the kindness of their heart, still others give for tax benefits as well. Navigating through the tax benefits are fairly simply and in ...
Views: 922 - Banks Find Ways To Recoup Profits - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Danielle FletcherThe scale of the credit crunch has not yet been fully disclosed as banks and other financial institutions struggle to work out which of their loans are going to be problematic. Previously banks were happy to lend loans to people in difficult financial situations, which they then packaged up and ...
Views: 774 - Using A SIPP To Purchase A Commercial Property with a Business Partner? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Emma BuntingQ. My business partner and I are looking to buy new commercial premises. I want to buy my share using my SIPP but my partner does not have one. Is it possible for a SIPP to purchase a property with a non-SIPP co-owner? A. Yes, it is possible for you to purchase your property using your SIPP ...
Views: 657 - Pledge Security And Avail The Cheapest Loan Deal - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2008 from amenda dorothySummary: Cheap loans can be available if the borrower pledges his residential property against the loan amount. The presence of security not only lowers the rate of interest but also makes the repayment term higher. In the present scenario, availing loans without any security has become a myth. ...
Views: 743 - Credit Card Fraud More Likely To Affect Under-50 - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2008 from Ruth JacobPeople under the age of 50 and men in particular, are more likely to expose themselves to credit card fraud or identity theft, according to research by Saga credit card; the financial website, for older people. As most under 50, have multiple credit and debit cards, spotting fraudulent activity ...
Views: 782 - Graduates Are Unlikely To Climb The Property Ladder Due To The Credit Crunch - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2008 from Arti MananiThe credit crunch, there’s no getting away from it- it’s highlighted on the television, the radios, even schools are talking about it. And no matter where you go in the UK, you won’t hear the end of it. Let’s just face it; the credit crunch is here to stay. But is ...
Views: 577 - Reduced Credit Card Rates - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Mildred ParkerOfficials from the credit cards market have suggested that some consumers may be able to get the high interest rates on their credit cards reduced simply by contacting their providers and negotiating with them. An official from Fool.co.uk recently said that many credit card customers were ...
Views: 669 - Real Estate Investing Guide And Blueprint To Follow - Part 3 - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Brad WoznyThere is a popular proverb – let money work for you rather than yourself working for money whole life. Investment, rather a good investment following the norms set by a real estate investing guide book, does exactly this. A real estate investing guide book teaches you the ways of success ...
Views: 798 - Travel To New York This Summer - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Carys RobshawAll eyes are on New York this week as the Sex and the City film premieres here in London. Travel experts believe that the film will attract many British tourists to New York as they see the beautiful setting of the film. Fans of Sex and the City can now also do tours where they visit the ...
Views: 773 - New Ride Highlights Need For Travel Insurance - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Carys RobshawA new ride has opened up at Universal’s Orlando Resort which the company hopes will attract many more tourists to visit their Florida theme park. With thousands of fans expected to flock to the theme park to experience the ride, experts warn to travel with the correct travel insurance ...
Views: 766 - What's A White Lie? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Jamie JaggernauthSo, you are in the bank, having been waiting for almost an hour, even though you made an appointment, thinking about all the extra money that you would have after getting that credit card processed and that loan approved. Your son can finally go off to football training, your daughter can ...
Views: 678 - Ignorant To Consequence - Young People And Credit Cards - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Jamie JaggernauthIn a decade of an alarming credit crunch, rising cost of food, skyrocketed costs of living and an alarming debt for entertainment, most young people struggle to understand the basics of personal finance. This is from personal experience, observation and according to the results of a recently ...
Views: 650 - Credit Cards For Teenagers - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Mildred ParkerNearly half of British teenagers intend to get credit cards when they are adults, according to a new survey. The survey by insurer Axa further revealed that 44% of teenagers aged between 15-17 years are keen to take out a credit card when they become an adult. The Axa study which specifically ...
Views: 800 - A Holiday On Your Credit Card - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Mildred ParkerMillions of Brits escape abroad for their holiday breaks, and a new report by moneyextra.com suggests that paying a holiday using a credit card is the best way to go. Reports by Moneyextra.com show that the credit card offers good financial cover for British holiday makers are better protected ...
Views: 687 - Credit Cards More Popular Than Ever - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2008 from Carys RobshawNew figures released by the Bank of England show that purchases on credit cards have risen in the first quarter of 2008. Compared with the same time period in 2007, card purchases rose by 8.9 per cent. Both the number of purchases made on credit cards and the amount spent rose compared to last ...
Views: 696 - Cover Bogus Officials With Home Insurance - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2008 from Carys RobshawAge Concern is reminding the elderly to beware of bogus callers who target the older members of the population, gaining access to their homes by posing as officials. Vulnerable people are warned not to allow unknown callers into their home and to always ask for ID before allowing any unexpected ...
Views: 678 - 5 Key Features Of Financial Advisor - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Christy MyerThe dictionary meaning of advisor means “an expert who gives advice”. It means the people who are expert in their field should gives advice or says guidelines to give best possible ways to make the task easy. The advisor is also called consultants in the present time. There are many ...
Views: 1341 - Use Credit Cards To Purchase Fund Units - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Catherine MoodyFund houses have been very busy bees recently, with one expanding on the amount of other choices there are for making payments, making it easier for consumers looking to make mutual fund investments. Some of the bigger business fund houses are creating services that mean credit cards and mobile ...
Views: 659 - Earthquake In China Reveals Archaic Life Insurance Schemes - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2008 from Catherine MoodyMore than $20 billion dollars worth of destruction was the result of the most damaging earthquake in China since 1950, unearthing the realization that the nation’s insurance industry is years behind those of the world's biggest economies. One official from the China Insurance Regulatory ...
Views: 972 - Car Loan Advice - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2008 from Catherine MoodyWith the price of oil rising above $120, it is the strong suspicion of many industry experts that buyers will soon be spending $4 a gallon for petrol. This would of course mean that American citizens would look for smaller, less gas-guzzling cars, so as not to obliterate their own ...
Views: 903 - Credit Card Rewards - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Ruth JacobWith a new credit card, coming out almost every week, there can certainly be something for everyone, according to recent reports. Amidst the credit crunch, card users are using credit card more and more. This includes interest free credit cards, balance transfer, cash back cards, prestige ...
Views: 822 - How to Reduce Your Gasoline Costs By 70% - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Jo MarkIs the ever increasing cost of gasoline hitting you where it hurts; in the pocketbook? It seems like prices are increasing almost daily and many budgets are stretched to the limit. However, you have alternatives. There are a number of tactics that you can use to reduce your gasoline casts by as ...
Views: 1254 - Drive Using Water and Laugh At Soaring Gas Prices - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Jo MarkHave you seen them on the Internet? With gasoline prices soaring sky high, it seem that the systems that show you how to drive using water are being promoted everywhere. New programs are popping up almost every day. Well, I finally succumbed to the hype and bought one of those systems. How do ...
Views: 986 - What is APR And How Does It Actually Affect Me? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2008 from Onome OkwuosaWe are always hearing the term ‘APR’, but do you actually know what it means and more importantly what it can affect and how? Well here is APR 101 and hopefully the following article will clarify what APR is and some of the important things it can affect; from your credit card to ...
Views: 806 - Good Buy Or 'Good Bye', It's Your Credit. Part 3-Contract Hire - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2008 from Onome OkwuosaAs the credit crisis gathers speed and crunches down on all aspects of society as we know it, its consequences are being felt far and wide by all levels of the social system. Some of the ripples from the credit crunch are being felt in the car finance sector, here people in an attempt to ...
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