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1). Internet Banking - Which Web Bank is Right For You By : Joseph Kenny
Finding information online seems like the proverbial search for the needle in the haystack – with so many sites and adverts vying for attention just thinking about searching for an internet bank is enough to bring on a headache.
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2). Offshore Banking - Does It Pays To Go Abroad? By : Joseph Kenny
While you might presume anyone with ‘money in offshore accounts’ is involved in some scurrilous business affairs, the truth is that anyone can use this form of investment as a totally legitimate way to defer or reduce your tax payments.
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3). Credit Cards and Minimum Payments – Living in Debt By : Joseph Kenny
Many people love their credit cards. It’s a fact of life and the figures bare this up. If you look at the rate at which UK credit card debt is rising it is quite amazing. Millions are being spent all day every day in an endless frenzy of spending. Pretty soon, three quarters of all adults in the UK will have credit cards and if you were to ask any of them to give theirs up, you can bet their answer would be no.
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4). Credit Cards and Divorce By : Joseph Kenny
If you’ve recently divorced or are going through a divorce, one of the important issues that you should settle is how any joint debts are to be handled. This includes mortgages on a jointly owned home and any joint credit cards that you have. You also need to be aware of how failure to pay those debts on time will affect your credit rating – even if your divorce decree states that you are not the party responsible.
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5). Business Banking – Getting The Right Account For Your Business By : Joseph Kenny
While many people turn to their usual bank when opening a business account, it’s advisable to shop around. There can be some advantages to using the same bank for personal and business accounts
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6). First Time Buyers Beware By : Joseph Kenny
Although it’s a big undertaking, buying your own home is one of the wisest moves you can make. Rather than pouring money away on rent, you will effectively be investing in your property with every mortgage payment. You will also become a ‘homeowner’, which should please your bank manager no end. You may find offers of loans and credit suddenly become a lot more frequent, and when you’ve just moved into a new home it can seem tempting to borrow money to kit the place out.
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7). Early Redemption Penalties – What are they? By : Joseph Kenny
These days, more and more attention is being paid to APRs when people are shopping around for loans. This is not surprising as the very reason the APR was introduced was provide a standard figure that customers could use to compare the prices of loans without getting our their calculators and doing the math themselves. However, there are many other potential charges when taking on credit and it would be a mistake to ignore these and put all your concentration the single APR figure.
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8). Gap Car Insurance: Do You Need It? By : Joseph Kenny
What is gap car insurance and how do you know whether you really need it? Gap car insurance, like many other types of insurance isn’t necessarily required.
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9). Minimum Payment on Credit Cards – Bad Idea? By : Joseph Kenny
Are you quite happy paying off the minimum amount every month on your credit card bill? You may be unaware of the actual amount you are paying off towards your debt. Most off your payment will go towards the interest owed leaving your debt and further interest charges to accumulate further. 1 in 8 people in the UK pay only the minimum payment required on their credit cards.
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10). Credit Card Debt – First Steps To Resolution By : Joseph Kenny
If you have let your credit card debt get out of hand, then do not panic. You are among a fast growing group of people who are falling victim to the UK’s ever increasing credit card debt mountain. As a nation, we are adding to our credit card debt at a truly alarming rate. With the number of people now in credit card debt approaching half of the population, this trend is only growing and growing.
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11). Paying The Price Of Credit Card Jumping By : Joseph Kenny
Having a debt and paying no interest on it seems almost too good to be true. But many consumers use their credit cards to do just that. The process is known as rate surfing or credit card jumping.
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12). The Pros and Cons of Payday Loans By : Joseph Kenny
These days payday loans have become extremely popular and in fact, it would seem that everywhere you turn there is an offer for a payday loan to get you the extra money you need until the next payday.
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13). What You Need To Know Before Refinancing Your Mortgage By : Joseph Kenny
Today it is becoming more and more popular to refinance your original mortgage. But, is this right for you? How do you know whether you’re taking advantage of a great deal or letting yourself in for financial problems? Read on for tips to help you make an educated decision.
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14). Life Insurance 101 Explained By : Joseph Kenny
While most of us do not like to think of the subject of our own death, the fact of the matter is that death is a part of life and in order to protect our families we need to give some thought to the subject of life insurance.
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15). Credit Card Traps? By : Joseph Kenny
For people with a spotty credit card history or bad credit, it can be difficult to get approved for a regular credit card. There are a number of credit card options that are aimed specifically at people who have bad credit and are trying to rebuilt it. There are also, unfortunately, a lot of folks out there who'll take advantage of the desperation to get a credit card.
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16). Prepaid Credit Cards By : Joseph Kenny
If you have a history of bad credit and are unable to obtain a mainstream credit card, then prepaid credit cards may be just the answer you are looking for. First of all, although prepaid credit cards are accepted at any retail outlet where the credit card logo is displayed, strictly speaking they are not a ‘credit’ card, as the issuer provides no credit facility to you.
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17). American Express – A Unique Type Of Credit Card By : Joseph Kenny
American Express, or AMEX, is one of the most recognisable names in the financial world.
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18). Cash Back Credit Cards – Reward Yourself By : Joseph Kenny
As the competition in the UK lending market has become ever more intense, lenders and credit card providers have had to go to ever more lengths to attract customers to them. While there is a limit to how low they can go on interest rates, in fact many now go as low as zero per cent for well over six months, card providers can also seek to attract customers with loyalty and reward schemes.
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19). 4 Things To Watch Out For Before You Sign That Mortgage By : Joseph Kenny
When it comes time to sign for your mortgage, you need to set aside some of the excitement and take a serious look at the documents you are thinking about committing yourself to for the next 30 or so years.
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20). Credit Cards and Their Alternatives By : dave4
With so many different types of consumer credit cards available today it can sometimes be slightly overbearing determining which type of card you want or need. The following is a brief guide on the different types of consumer credit cards available today: Credit Cards A credit card is essentially a loan agreement between you and the card provider for a specific sum of money, known as the card limit.
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21). Choose A Better Balance Transfer Card By : Joseph Kenny
If you are currently experiencing problems making repayment of your credit card debt, then the time has come to consider switching your credit card account to a 0% account. However, if you make the wrong choice, you could end up in the situation where you actually pay more to the credit card company than would otherwise have been the case if you had.
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22). Mortgage Brokers – Best Service Tips By : dave4
Most of us have been there before, looking to buy a new home. Can you picture the situation now? You see a photo in the estate agents window, and you nip in for a schedule. As soon as the agents know you’re looking to buy a property, they will offer to set up a meeting with their mortgage advisor. You feel like you are being railroaded into using their services, you now believe that these mortgage advisors are the best in the business.
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23). Avoiding Loan Penalties By : Joseph Kenny
Have you ever been late on a loan repayment? It seems that just at the time that you need it least, banks and other lenders slap hefty charges on your account. This is the last thing you need, especially when you’re finding it difficult to keep up with your repayments. It’s like a spiral, you’re late on a payment, so you get a late fee, then the fee makes it harder to meet your next payment so you get another late fee, or a late fee from one of your other accounts.
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24). What Does a 'Universal Default Penalty' Clause Mean On My Credit Card? By : Joseph Kenny
You apply for a credit card that has an advertised 10% APR. The card is approved and you spend money on it. Some months later you notice that the interest rate cannot possibly be 10% APR but is nearer 30% APR. You immediately claim you have been cheated; but the credit card provider counters that they have invoked the Universal Default Penalty Clause under your agreement with them.
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25). Business Banking – Professional Advice By : Joseph Kenny
At the beginning, you will be offered plenty of advice and support to set up your business – enterprise schemes often run seminars and give out free software to help you manage your accounting, for example. Local mentoring schemes can provide a useful way to make contacts with other people who have set up in business and excellent chances to network.
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