LV= has revealed in a new report that one in seven burglaries last year was carried out solely in an attempt to steal the homeowner's personal details.
A quarter of all burglary victims in the past year fell prey to ID fraud as a direct result of a break in. The ...
The different types of life insurance cover available can sound confusing, but the choice is more straightforward than people think. If you have a family with children, as a bare minimum you should consider life assurance that would pay off your mortgage upon death. There is then the option of cover ...
Mexicans and Americans Thinking Together (MATT) and ACCION-Texas, a national micro-lending organization, have jointly created the MATT Micro-lending Assistance Program (MMAP) designed to help individuals establish their new small enterprise.
“The beauty of this program is that we not only provide them with financial assistance but with technical support as well to help ...
Dr. Elizabeth Mays has been named one of the 25 Women to Watch for 2009 by U.S Banker magazine. The list contains some of the banking industry’s most accomplished women and is compiled annually. Over 5,000 female banking executives were nominated this year.
Mays is located in Columbus, Ohio where she ...
September 25th 2009
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Lloyds TSB has revealed new research that shows two thirds (61 per cent) of over 50s do not understand the approaching ISA changes which will enable more than 21 million savers to benefit from an increased tax free savings allowance.
As part of this year's budget, the Chancellor announced that the ...
According to research by The Children's Mutual, leading Child Trust Fund (CTF) provider, Jack and Olivia have maintained their position as the most popular baby names in the UK for a second year.
Jack leads the pack at the head of the Top 10 boys' names, which have remained the same ...
Joe Freeman, Chief Operating Officer of Pioneer Services, the Military Banking Division of MidCountry Bank, has been appointed to the National World War I Museum's Board of Trustees. Freeman joins a group of other notable and distinguished community leaders such as Henry Bloch, William Dunn, Sr., R. Crosby Kemper, and Dr. ...
During a recession, such as we are currently experiencing, it is essential that all businesses should reduce their expenditure wherever possible. It is a simple fact to understand that when income falls, expenditure must also be reduced in order to balance the books. When businesses have completed their cost-cutting exercises ...
This product 'tweak', although seemingly small, could cost personal loan customers an extra GBP322 in interest paid on a typical loan of GBP10,000. With UK consumers currently forking out GBP181 million in interest daily, this will only add to an already hefty bill.
As consumers struggle to manage their debts in ...
Responding to a new report claiming that debt levels amongst pensioners are increasing, debt management company Gregory Pennington said that finding the right debt solution is important for anyone struggling with debt, regardless of age.
The company added that in particular, anyone approaching retirement age with debts that they may not ...
Prudential has revealed that over one in five (22 per cent) of UK stock market investors never check the performance of their shares. Furthermore, it has been revealed that 65% of investors don't seek any professional advice prior to investing.
The findings, f r o m new research conducted for Prudential, ...
September 17th 2009
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Lloyds TSB is encouraging new students to eat healthily whilst staying within a budget with the launch of its 'Budget Cook Off' section of the Savvy Saver student hub, an all round guide for students, advising them on how to manage finances during their time at University.
The new section of ...
Pioneer Services was recognized recently at the American Banker's Association (ABA) Financial Marketing Awards ceremony, receiving runner-up for its Military Spouse Finance Guide: Financial Advice for the Homefront. The book offers comprehensive financial education for military spouses, and was published last year. This is the second ABA award for Pioneer ...
Responding to a report that found that 24% of students in the UK expect to graduate with over £20,000 of debt, Debt Advisers Direct has advised students that with the right financial planning, the amount of debt they take on can be reduced.
The company added that students should avoid taking ...
The winning prize? The lowest home owners insurance rates around. According to a recently published article on InsuranceAgents.com, homeowners looking to save on their insurance should first assess their home to make sure it doesn’t pose any threats.
“Nobody likes a surprise that results in having to spend more than they ...
Not many people know that all the factors that go into determining how high or low insurance quotes will be are determined by underwriters. Although they’re aided by a computer program, underwriters must analyze all applications the insurance company they work for and determine whether the applicant will yield high quotes, ...
The simple, one step, online facility allows potential and existing customers to establish their likelihood of being eligible for a Barclaycard, without the need to complete a full application.
The new service leaves a search 'footprint' on the customer's credit file, to show their information has been accessed, but it isn't ...
Experian, the global information company, has announced that its payment processing product, Experian Payments Gateway, has achieved approval under the Faster Payments Approved Software Scheme, operated by Bacs. As the first software to receive approval for unattended use with Direct Corporate Access (DCA), it will enable users to fully automate ...
Death is one of the most unpredictable aspects of life so it should be no surprise that the insurance industry have formulated a special kind of life insurance known as accidental death life insurance. According to an article recently published on InsuranceAgents.com, accidental death life insurance provides coverage in the ...
September 10th 2009
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The company offers online checks in a variety of styles. Customers who choose to deal with Carousel Checks can have their order shipped directly to their door by the shipping method of their choice.
Personal Checks are available in a number of styles. The customer can choose checks with images that reflect ...
