27th March 2008
With the ongoing credit crunch affected many areas of the financial market, many homeowners now find themselves struggling to cope with increases in repayments on loans, mortgages and other borrowing.
In reaction to these spiralling rates, lenders are ...
27th March 2008
We’ve all seen the adverts, with many companies grabbing our attentions with 0% interest deals on credit cards (usually through clever advertisement campaigns involving flashy graphics and dancing hamsters – to name but a couple)
And new research, ...
27th March 2008
According to research carried out by a banking research firm, there has been a worrying increase in cases of credit card fraud.
Losses from such fraud totalled over £535 million last year – an increase of around 25% compared to the previous year. Su...
26th March 2008
We all know that life can be unpredictable – not knowing what’s around the corner or what can unexpectedly happen to us.
We can spend all our lives saving for the future and building up our wealth in general, but unexpected turns can lead to loss o...
26th March 2008
You know what it’s like when you’ve been an avid follower of one sport or another – be it soccer to snooker to shinty (to name just a few examples)
With a wide variety of different tournaments happening all over the world, many sports fans go to ...
25th March 2008
The recent earthquake that shook the UK in February of this year can be seen as an example that anything can happen in the world, if unexpectedly.
Whilst such incidents are rare in this country, it still managed to cause damage – resulting in an est...
19th March 2008
With the ongoing credit crunch affecting house prices and mortgage rates, many are feeling the squeeze on their personal finances.
More borrowers are now opting for some kind of loan in order to make ends meet. But even with such measures, homeowners f...
19th March 2008
When you think of going on your holidays, what springs to mind when it comes to travelling to your destination?
If you’re travelling by air, complications such as crowded airplanes – usually with plenty of screaming children - long waits for shutt...
19th March 2008
For a taste of Asian culture, many western tourists and backpackers choose to visit Thailand during their trips, in order to enjoy the Buddhist temples, spicy foodstuffs and crystal clear coastal waters.
With a range of beautiful reefs and picturesque...
19th March 2008
Every year, millions of tourists flock to London to take in the museums, palaces and wide variety of cultural sites - from the splendour of parliament buildings and Buckingham palace to the bustling alternative scene of Camden Town Market.
And with a w...
08th March 2008
It is well known that young drivers are perceived to be high risk when it comes to accidents.
With an increasing number of accidents involving young drivers aiding in pushing up premiums for the rest of the insurance world, the stigma associated with ...
26th February 2008
The technology of mobile phones has become steadily more advanced, allowing us to utilise them in a widening variety of ways – including GPS navigation and the ability to surf the internet while on the move.
But with the growing popularity of ‘smar...
26th February 2008
There have been an increasing number of us now choosing to take our cars when visiting mainland Europe on self-drive holidays. Over 3 million Britons a year choose to travel to mainland Europe by car.
But whilst it might be more comfortable to drive a ...
21st February 2008
With it’s bright neon lights, rich history and wide mix of cultures, Hong Kong remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia.
And with more airlines now offering packages for cheap holidays in the island nation, Hong Kong remains one o...
20th February 2008
So you’re browsing along the high street stores, looking for a bargain or something to wear for an occasion.
During your shopping trip, you hear the trill of your mobile phones’ text message alert sound as you’re passing by one of your favourite ...
