14th August 2008
So you are fresh out of university and you got yourself a nice job. You’re earning quite well and you are all set to live a life of your own finally. There is only one problem – you need a car that you can call your own. You probably had one during yo...
14th August 2008
When it comes to getting a loan for your mortgage and using a mortgage calculator, it is important to know the differences between a home equity loan and a home loan. Firstly, a home loan is basically your first loan when purchasing a home.
This could...
14th August 2008
When you are seeking a personal loan, do not simply walk into your closest bank to see what rate of interest they will offer you. You need to do some research to find the right loan offer for you. And the simplest route to do this is by spending time sear...
14th August 2008
People could be wasting thousand of pounds on useless and expensive insurances, says the new Which? Money Saving Handbook.
Although some insurances are must-haves, such as buildings insurance, contents insurance, life insurance, and car insurance, othe...
14th August 2008
Most of us will openly admit that our cars are very important to our daily lives. They are useful in getting to work, as well as errand running and even as part of the work itself.
With rising prices in relation to both petrol and car insurance, many o...
14th August 2008
Newspapers are full of stories about how hard it is to get a reasonably priced mortgage. Rates are going up by the day. Nationwide recently followed the general trend by putting up its fixed rates by another 0.3% to 6.45%.
Then the chaos at Bradford ...
14th August 2008
The worsening lending sutuation created by the credit crunch has lead many banks and financial situations to tighten their lending criteria, leaving many people vulnerable to doorstep lenders and loan sharks. These lenders, however, may charge significant...
14th August 2008
Home loans can be a confusing and difficult subject. Here are ten facts that you should consider before applying for one. They will help end any confusion that you might have on the subject.
1.Credit History
This is another factor which can positi...
14th August 2008
A recent study undertaken by Gfk NOP has found that an increasing number of Britons are becoming concerned about their finances. The research firm indicated that the overall index measuring British opinions on the state of the economy reached -29 during m...
14th August 2008
A recent study carried out by the Co-operative Bank Credit Cards indicated the average Briton will spend just less than 175 pounds on this particular day. This spending - which ranges from areas such as clothes and food to parking and make-up - accounts f...
14th August 2008
Why has ‘debt consolidation’ become such a common phrase nowadays? Unfortunately, the answer’s straightforward – it’s because debt has become a way of life for so many. It’s a sorry reality for even the youngest adults in our society, as illus...
14th August 2008
Recent research conducted by Sainsbury’s home insurance reveals that confusion abounds in the home insurance marketplace, with 2.94 million people believing that they had to buy their buildings insurance from their mortgage lender in order to secure the...
14th August 2008
If you are going on holiday this year you will have to decide whether or not to purchase some travel insurance. A recent report found that one in five adults travelling abroad chooses to travel with no insurance at all. With the risk of theft increasing w...
14th August 2008
AXA launches new Independent Travellers insurance for growing market of 'go-it-alone' holiday makers.
Despite the increasing economic gloom, the holiday season is approaching and millions of Brits will be preparing to travel abroad over the summer mont...
14th August 2008
Mortgages have never been easy to work out for the average homebuyer. With so many different types of mortgage available and at so many different rates and periods, it's often been difficult to decide which mortgage is best.
Recent months have seen th...
