November 28th 2008
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Responding to new statistics showing a rise in the number of people in debt applying for bankruptcy, Insolvency Practitioners Freeman Jones have highlighted the importance of addressing debt problems early, especially with a recession looming, and have pointed to the IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement) as a useful alternative to bankruptcy that could ...
In a time of historic changes last week in the US financial markets, mortgage interest rates held pretty much even across the board. With the market making the largest one-day drop in decades and also one of the largest one day gains in a long time to mention nothing of ...
The stock market implosion of 2008 has millions of Americans feeling financially helpless. Yet individuals who are investing their 401k & IRA money in ventures outside the stock market are singing a different tune.
One such cheerful investor is Janice Stoddard, who along with her husband, Jack, ...
Commenting on statistics from the Insolvency Service showing a sharp rise in insolvencies, both over the last quarter and over the past year, Debt Advisers Direct have said that it is now more important than ever for people to get their finances in order and tackle any debt problems as ...
November 24th 2008
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Credit Cards,
Credit Repair,
Debts,
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Debt Advisers Direct have responded to findings that Britons’ disposable incomes have fallen by nearly 30% on average in the past two years, warning that the pressure on incomes could increase as the economic crisis progresses, and have advised consumers to take care of any debts as soon as possible.
Responding ...
Following the announcement from Nationwide Building Society that consumer confidence has improved for the first time since December 2007, debt management company Gregory Pennington commented that this is an encouraging sign that the Government’s recent actions aimed towards economic recovery may be working, but warned consumers that difficult times may ...
Over £20 billion* spent on plastic overseas by UK travellers each year, Virgin Money says. Worries about the soaring cost of living and rising debts will boost the popularity of the cards, which enable customers to spend overseas and withdraw money but not to run up debts, Virgin Money says.
Currently ...
Are you behind in your mortgage payments; by how many months? One, three, six or more? Have you been presented with a Forbearance Agreement that just doesn’t feel right? Or is your bank threatening foreclosure? There is help.
Foreclosure may not be the answer. You shouldn’t have to just give up ...
Responding to recent debt-related comments from Nick Clegg, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, debt management company Gregory Pennington reminded consumers that tackling their debt problems is more important than ever in an economic downturn.
New analysis, states the Liberal Democrats’ website, reveals that personal debt has risen by a total of one ...
The alliance offers visitors to the Tiscali website a respected online comparison service for those seeking motor, home, travel, life, pet and many other types of insurance as well as advice on how to navigate the crowded insurance market and decipher the small print.
This agreement with Tiscali is the most recent in ...
November 20th 2008
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Anti-Money Laundering,
Banks,
Checking & Savings,
Credit Cards,
Financial,
Financial Management,
Financial Services,
Financial Software,
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Mobile banking,
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Online Banking,
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Barclays new video, which is presented by television reporter Spencer Kelly, outlines the key risks such as phishing and malicious software and provides advice on what can be done to avoid these threats as well as the things Barclays does to protect customers.
Barclays is a leader in online banking security initiatives ...
As the QE2 leaves the UK for the final time before becoming a floating hotel in Dubai, figures from foreign currency expert M&S Money suggest that the region continues to be a popular winter destination for Brits.
Last month saw the highest ever amount of sales of foreign currency for Dubai, ...
M&S Money has urged pet owners to ensure medication is securely stored around the house following a large increase in reports of pet poisonings.
The potentially fatal mishap is a growing problem across the UK, with a 34% year-on-year increase in reported cases to Vetfone - a 24-hour advice line available ...
Following the Bank of England’s shock base rate cut to 3%, financial solutions company Think Money have welcomed the news, commenting that firm action is more likely to encourage banks to consider cutting their interest rates accordingly. However, they added, there are still some factors that may prevent lenders from ...
Integrity Financial AZ announces today the the launch of their new Web site, www.IFAZLLC.com, that aims to convince clients about security they can earn by investing with the company.
In an environment where investors are feeling insecure and scared about Wall Street, the IFAZ LLC is boasting about retaining 99 percent of ...
The FDIC Money Smart Program assists individuals with a minimal understanding of the banking structure to develop positive financial practices. The FDIC Money Smart Program has surpassed its goals in reaching over a million consumers and establishing over a thousand partnerships. The FDIC encourages the building of partnerships within communities to further the ...
If you’ve watched the stock market over the last year you’ve probably wondered how you’ll ever find a secure investment that also yields a strong return. The answer may be in the bedrock principals that drive all successful investments.
James Burns, author of the new book The 3 Secret Pillars of ...
The UK's original and still the best online insurance comparison service, insurancewide.com, breaks new ground this week in a re-launch of its website for insurance-seekers. Its promise to deliver an insurance comparison service for every type of customer sets it firmly apart from other aggregators.
The new service will guarantee accurate live prices ...
Dubai International Capital LLC ('DIC'), the international investment arm of Dubai Holding, has announced the acquisition of a 45% stake in UAE-based KEF Holding ('KEF') by its Emerging Markets division. KEF is an international award-winning provider of steel castings for valves and pumps serving the oil and gas, mining, industrial, and chemical industries ...
Following a week that saw perhaps the strongest signs yet that the economy is about to enter a recession, coupled with warnings from Bank of England Governor Mervyn King and Prime Minister Gordon Brown that a recession is very likely, financial solutions company Think Money have said that the loans market ...
