24th July 2008
When considering the advantages of a classic car, first and foremost are the financial implications of owning and running such a car. Purchasing and using a classic car as your main method of transport can save a considerable amount in motoring bills when...
22nd July 2008
With more canals than Venice, Amsterdam is considered one of Northern Europe's most exquisite yet controversial capitals. From the grand 17th century architecture that shimmers amongst the image defining canals to the bawdy scenes of the Red Light Distric...
22nd July 2008
A recent study that deprived 300 volunteers of their mobile phones for two weeks found that one in six reported a loss of appetite and/or depression, a further quarter also found that without their mobile companions their confidence was stunted.
With o...
15th July 2008
According to a recent study, roughly 15m Britons are living a “deluded” financial lifestyle – trying to maintain a middle-class standard of living on a working class wage.
Many are living in a middle-class fantasy world of second homes, private ...
14th July 2008
Buying your first home or any piece of property for that matter is likely to be the most costly and stressful purchase you will ever make. For this reason, a mortgage broker is brought into the equation, making the buying process simpler.
Essentially,...
07th July 2008
As discussed in the previous article, it's nearly impossible for many students to attend an institute of higher education without getting into some degree of debt.
The following outlines the other major aspect that comprises the typical student loan, ...
07th July 2008
Students now make up 4% of the UK population, this equated to roughly 3.5 million in 2006. According to recent figures each of these students will leave university with almost £13,000 worth of debt!
Although this is a staggering figure, unless all tu...
02nd July 2008
With the constantly changing financial markets, and the diversity of requirements that today’s customers are presenting, banks have had to evolve with the times.
There are now loans targeting customers with all manner of needs. For those who need so...
25th June 2008
Travelling the world and visiting unfamiliar countries for the first time can be a wonderfully exciting experience. On the other hand though, if something goes wrong while away, chances are you will wish you never left home.
Although you won't have ul...
25th June 2008
As of 2007 the likelihood of being burgled is the lowest it has been during the last two decades, making it a far less common occurrence than people think.
This however, does not mean that is completely unheard of; with one in six crimes committed in ...
23rd June 2008
The quintessential hallmark images of Venice with its elegant buildings, meandering canals, romantic boats (known as Gondolas) and narrow streets that have been popularised through film and literature are all a true representation of what you can expect.
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19th June 2008
Situated on the Eastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, on the entrance to the Persian Gulf are the seven emirates which form the United Arab Emirates. With the discovery of oil the UAE’s have rocketed from sleepy backwater fishing towns to world class ci...
19th June 2008
The large, Eastern European country of Poland is characterised by its enchanting towns and cities, wild and unspoilt countryside and its turbulent past.
Poland’s capital – Warsaw, was once one of Eastern Europe’s most striking and sophisticated c...
13th June 2008
When asked to describe California, chances are you would find yourself reeling off images of sunny beaches filled with everything from free thinking surfers to fitness fanatics or maybe beautiful suburbs home to the worlds rich and famous.
Many of the ...
10th June 2008
The ongoing credit crunch has hit hard every sector of the UKs financial market, especially mortgage lending. As lenders and building society’s are finding it harder to get hold of finance to back up their lending, more and more consumers are feeling th...
