A history of financial mis-selling within the UK stretches back decades from pensions to endowments to payment protection. Why has mis-selling continued to prevail and what might surface as the next mis selling scandal.
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An Overview of Mis Selling
Posted on June 9, 2009 by Martyn WittThings You Should Know in Applying Student Credit Cards
Posted on June 8, 2009 by Samantha WilsonThis article is about some tips in applying for student credit cards. Understanding the card before applying is a must in order to maximize and be cautious of its usage. This article is all about tips and tricks about a student credit cards.
Picking Out the Right Business Credit Card
Posted on June 8, 2009 by Ms. Pamela WilliamsThis article is about choosing the right credit card for your business. If you already have a business and planning getting a business credit card, then you should consider these tips that you may help you out in starting your business credit.
Anyone Can Live on Pennies a Day by Using the Art of Frugality
Posted on June 8, 2009 by Richard DerupaThis article provides tips and ideas for living on a low budget. Readers can learn how to save money in many ways by becoming more frugal. To do this, they must discover how they are spending more than they should.
Do You Ever Wonder Why There Are So Many Offers To Make Money Online?
Posted on June 6, 2009 by TreefrogDo you get a lot of e-mails saying that you can make $500.00 a day while you sleep? Or, I’ll show you how to make a six digit income in a short time? If you are like me, I always get emails telling me how much money I can make online all the time.
Is Making Money Online Just A Pipe Dream?
Posted on June 6, 2009 by TreefrogWe all dream of making money on the Internet and not ever having to punch a clock again. I have been trying so hard to accomplish that dream and sometimes just consider giving up. Everyone says just keep being consistent and it will happen. It takes time to get a website running and achieving the results you are looking for. I don’t know, but it is starting to seem like a pipe dream to me.
How to keep your energy bills down
Posted on June 26, 2009 by Sam GoochEnergy companies have been put under pressure by the Prime Minister to lower their prices to reflect the fall in oil and wholesale gas prices. With high energy prices set to continue over the coming months, I have devised some tips that can help you to keep your bills as low as possible.
Check My Credit Score – How You Can Check Your Credit Score Free
Posted on June 5, 2009 by Michelle SchmidtWhen we go to borrow money from a lender, the latter has to decide whether to grant the loan or not. It is actually your credit worthiness that will be analyzed by the lender to either approve or reject your loan application. Your credit score shows how credit worthy you are. If you are asking yourself – am I allowed to know my credit score you will be happy to know that the answer is ‘yes’. Yes it is very important that you do so and that is for a number of reasons.
The best way to set-up and maintain your Superannuation fund
Posted on June 5, 2009 by Sam GoochSuperannuation is a method of financially preparing yourself for your retirement. Both yourself and your employer can contribute to it over time and this money is then invested into a variety of appropriate investments such as shares, property, savings accounts and government bonds.
The Best Way to Reduce Your Credit Card Debt
Posted on June 4, 2009 by Susanna BerlatskyWe are a credit driven society. In fact, we are so credit driven that when we buy something we often instinctively reach to pay for it with our credit card, even if we have the cash. The result has been to put millions of Americans in deep credit card debt.
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Online Banking Security: What You Can Do To Help
Posted on November 28, 2007 by Nicholas HuntOnline banking is generally a very safe activity given the efforts put into security by the banks. However, some of the responsibility for keeping the account safe falls onto the customer, and there are several basic things that should be done to help prevent fraud.
5 Tips for Choosing a Claims Management Company
Posted on November 4, 2009 by PPIClaimline5 tips to help you choose from the many of claims management companies out there looking to help you to claim back your mis-sold Payment Protection Insurance (PPI).
Earn Extra Money From Home With Photography and Crafts
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Brad BanksEarning extra money from home is incredibly rewarding. Knowing that you have the ability to "create" money as you need it gives you a sense of confidence and reassurance that you will not fall into financial strife. Being able to earn extra money at home means that you don't have to live on a shoestring and that your regular income can be supplemented by more cash that can help pay for the fun things in life, or simple saved up for a rainy day.
Dealing With Your Debt
Posted on August 16, 2008 by Richard MacGrueberLarge amounts of debt can be stressful and overwhelming, especially if you do not foresee a way out of it. Everyday people are getting more and more in debt. Getting in debt is not always due to being irresponsible with money. At times, it can also be due to financial troubles such as loss of income, a cut back in hours at work, or simply not making enough money to pay all of the bills that are due.
Protect Yourself From Bank Fees
Posted on August 16, 2008 by Richard MacGrueberDo you use a checking account? You may be paying too much for the use of a checking account and could be saving bundles by switching or eliminating the use of a bank checking account altogether. If you want to save money by using a checking account you need to use it wisely. Banks are happy to have you deposit money for short term use, but they plan on making money through fees somehow. What type of fees can you encounter simply by using a checking account?
Ways that Trusts and Proper Estate Planning Cushion Your Family Inheritance
Posted on October 17, 2008 by Trevor PriceEstate planning and trusts are all about planning, not only for your own future, but also the financial well-being of your family and loved ones after you're gone.
Budget Advice for Mom's & Women
Posted on October 17, 2008 by Jeff NelsonA woman who sets the budget can benefit greatly from some easy and efficient savings such as shopping in bulk. A budget will enable your family to save money and spend more time with each other.
Realistic Budgets at Every Stage
Posted on October 23, 2008 by Jeff NelsonSetting up budgets to keep your finances in track will allow you to better allocate your resources so that you can efficiently plan for your future.
Personal Finance Topics Explained
Posted on October 23, 2008 by Alisdair CosgroveThe various ways and methods you use to obtain money and the things you spend it for are what make up your personal finances.All of the ways you obtain funds for your personal use such as loans and credit cards as well as spending and saving and budgeting are all your personal finances.
Simplify Your Finances - Five Strategies that Work
Posted on October 31, 2008 by Sara CarrollWhen was the last time you saw the Dow Jones Industrials in the 8's? Last year Americans paid more than 19 million dollars in credit card late fees. The economy is reeling from too much consumer consumption of everything from fossil fuels to super-sized homes, and utility bills. Your peace of mind and solvency are at risk now more than at any time since the 1980's. The cost of education, health care, food and energy are escalating at soaring rates. It's time to get organized, control your s
