http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com The winter is nearly over now and what a cold one it has been. Many people have struggled over the past few months due to the rising prices set by the energy companies, so much in fact that a percentage of the general public, mainly the elderly would have... http://www.articlealley.com/article_847264_27.html 04th April 2009 Many people around the UK change all the time, from their energy providers, home, car or life insurers to their cable, landline and broadband providers. Change is good every once in a while, especially when it comes to services as there is always an oppor... http://www.articlealley.com/article_834309_45.html 25th March 2009 Car insurance is something which all vehicles need in the UK, and pretty much every country around the globe. In the UK you are legally obliged to take out some for of cover and failing to do so will result in points on your licence, a hefty fine or you c... http://www.articlealley.com/article_775577_31.html 02nd February 2009 Many people will be amazed on how much you can save when comparing prices for car insurance. Your car insurance is decided upon by each insurer depending on your situation so it will be different for every person. As each insurer has different criteria in... http://www.articlealley.com/article_775575_31.html 02nd February 2009 Many people who are looking for quick cash at the moment are being rejected due to the banks strict policies. They have been forced to keep a careful eye on who they are lending their money to due to the ruthless lending they have been doing in recent yea... http://www.articlealley.com/article_771836_19.html 30th January 2009 Executives of one of the leading fast food retailers have pledged twenty per cent of their business as collateral for personal loans. It is not the only company to do so; others include a leading pub chain along with a leading high street mobile phone ret... http://www.articlealley.com/article_770269_19.html 28th January 2009 Like many things there are advantages and disadvantages when it comes to taking out a credit card. Many of the disadvantages associated with taking out a credit card have been amplified due to the recent credit crunch which has made all financial situatio... http://www.articlealley.com/article_767653_19.html 26th January 2009 Trying to find an interest free credit card is near impossible in light of the current financial economical climate if you do not already have a credit card. There are still great deals on the market for anyone who wants an interest free credit card but i... http://www.articlealley.com/article_762857_19.html 21st January 2009 Getting onboard the credit card band wagon may seem a daunting task for many, especially as we see more and more people fall victim to the credit crunch. Obtaining a credit card may seem like an easy way out to find a bit of quick cash, but in the wrong h... http://www.articlealley.com/article_761688_19.html 20th January 2009 Banks have become increasingly strict when applicants knock on their door for a mortgage with many of them being shown the door due to minor financial defaults. Many people are finding that their applications are being refused due to such issues as missin... http://www.articlealley.com/article_758430_19.html 17th January 2009 Lenders are becoming even stricter in light of the credit crunch; people who are applying for their first mortgage are being turned down for the smallest reasons. One applicant was refused due to them having an unpaid parking ticket, the unpaid ticket the... http://www.articlealley.com/article_758427_19.html 17th January 2009 Many people over the Christmas period will have taken out some sort of a loan whether it was a secured loan, unsecured loan, or a payday loan in order for them to get through the expensive festivities. Now these borrowers face one of the worst financial h... http://www.articlealley.com/article_755415_19.html 16th January 2009 Visit Dubai this summer or any other time of the year if you plan to add a little luxury to your holiday. Dubai is one of the most exciting new destinations on the rise with its multi billion constructions being erected in recent times. One of the biggest... http://www.articlealley.com/article_739101_29.html 06th January 2009 If you are planning a trip abroad this summer then you should always contemplate a trip to one of the Greek islands. They have the clearest water with the warmest climate, the best for catching a tan. One of the most popular islands is Crete; it is the bi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_738941_29.html 06th January 2009 S Safety – you should look into obtaining some sort of security box. Although theft is not well known by the locals, there are still cases where other tourists commit the crime. Souvenirs – there are many souvenirs to be brought back home from Cre... http://www.articlealley.com/article_738840_29.html 06th January 2009 C Children – children are an important factor when considering where to go on holiday. Crete has four water parks on the island: Aqua Plus, Limnopoulis, Watercity and Star Beach. Horse or donkey riding is very popular with tourists and go karting track... http://www.articlealley.com/article_738839_29.html 06th January 2009 When visiting the Greek islands for a holiday, you should never miss out a trip to Crete, the biggest of the Greek islands. The island is situated the most southerly out of all the islands making it one of the hottest. Here is an A – Z guide on all thin... http://www.articlealley.com/article_738838_29.html 06th January 2009 Getting married on a tropical island may be the fantasy of most couples. The sky is as blue as the water and the colourful birds are making exotic noises, it is a dream wedding that most people would envy. Although it is a very nice dream to have; the rea... http://www.articlealley.com/article_734351_29.html 05th January 2009 The Seychelles consist of a little over one hundred islands situated together in the Indian Ocean all within 175 square miles of each other. Its beautiful scenery include its vibrant forests, crystal blue water and extremely colourful birdlife, these fact... http://www.articlealley.com/article_734350_29.html 04th January 2009 Many travellers may worried when visiting a foreign country that they will not be able to get by as they do not speak the native language, but in Jamaica, you will be able to get by if you can speak English. The main spoken language is English, hints of S... http://www.articlealley.com/article_734108_29.html 04th January 2009 This is a step by step guide to visiting Jamaica covering the fundamentals from what to wear, currency in use, driving conditions to the language they speak. If you are planning a trip to Jamaica then you need to ensure you research as much as you can, co... http://www.articlealley.com/article_734105_29.html 04th January 2009 So you have found the ideal Christmas present this year but the lagging economy has forced you to be with no money, not even enough to stuff your turkey or get the drinks in for the festive day. Many people are taking extreme measures to stay merry over t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_732999_19.html 02nd January 2009 The pressure of the deteriorating economy is clearly showing on households across the UK as more and more people are struggling to make the repayments on their secured loans, unsecured loans, mortgages and credit cards. This has resulted in the number of ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_732998_19.html 02nd January 2009 The credit crunch has got the UK economy in one of its worst financial states in recent years and it shows no sign of improving in anytime soon. Unemployment is reaching its highest figures ever and the number of people filing for unemployment benefits is... http://www.articlealley.com/article_732996_19.html 02nd January 2009 The majority of people will need to take a loan out at some time in their lives; whether you need to pay for the new kitchen, new car, your wedding or maybe you want to treat yourself to a nice piece of jewellery. Deciding which loan to take out is the fi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_732995_19.html 02nd January 2009 Gas and electricity prices have risen considerably in the past six months; this has been caused due to the increasing price of oil. The energy companies are paying more for their oil so they have passed on their losses onto us, the consumer. After their ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_728488_27.html 19th December 2008 With the gas and electricity prices not set to be reduced until the New Year, people are taking extreme actions to make the payments on their day to day expenses. People have been hit badly by the credit crunch and the average household are struggling to ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_728487_27.html 19th December 2008 The price of wholesale energy went up due to the price of retail oil, so when the price of retail oil went down the price of wholesale energy should follow it, right? Wrong! Energy companies are staying very stubborn as they refuse to pass on their price ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_724454_27.html 17th December 2008 Staying warm should not be a luxury this winter; it is a necessity everyone needs regardless of their financial status or age. This may not be the case for thousands of people across the UK as they face a tough winter with already expensive gas and electr... http://www.articlealley.com/article_724434_27.html 17th December 2008 Would you rather eat this winter or stay warm? This is a dilemma that many elderly will have to face this winter, if not already. Gas and electricity prices have shot up recently due to the price of consumer oil rising, this however, has now gone down but... http://www.articlealley.com/article_724432_27.html 17th December 2008 Whether you like it or not you have to obtain some sort of car insurance before you think about stepping into a vehicle. The very least amount of cover you have to have is third party; this covers only any third party and their vehicle in the event of an ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_720458_19.html 15th December 2008 Before stepping into your car you need to ensure you have the relevant cover for your vehicle, it is a legal requirement. Failing to do so can result in you stumping up a hefty fine, points on your licence and in some cases you could face prosecution. Wit... http://www.articlealley.com/article_719307_31.html 14th December 2008 Staying warm this winter is becoming more of a luxury for many as we delve further into the winter. Gas and electricity prices have soared recently and an increasing number of people are falling into fuel poverty if not fallen already. To be in fuel pover... http://www.articlealley.com/article_719294_27.html 14th December 2008 We waste energy and we cannot deny it. In the UK it is estimated that up to five billion pounds worth of energy is wasted each year, this means that the average household can save a little over two hundred pound each year on their gas and electricity bill... http://www.articlealley.com/article_719293_27.html 14th December 2008 It is predicted to be one of the coldest winters in recent years this winter and pensioners are going to struggle to keep warm. Many will already be in the predicament of eating or heating this winter due to the increased prices of energy and the governme... http://www.articlealley.com/article_707594_27.html 03rd December 2008 If you find yourself in a vicious circle of debt with a number of credit card or store card providers then you will be pleased to hear that the government have met with the top lenders to conjure a deal which will ease the strain off struggling borrowers.... http://www.articlealley.com/article_707581_19.html 03rd December 2008 One of the most popular budget airlines have threatened to cancel all of their flights to a certain sunny destination situated within the Canary Islands due to a row with the local tourism group. The airline has threatened to axe all the flights due to Fu... http://www.articlealley.com/article_707327_29.html 02nd December 2008 With the race to attract new customer this Christmas, high street stores are offering a range of store cards and like most offers some will be better than others. Some cards offer punters cash back if a certain amount is spent whilst others are offering i... http://www.articlealley.com/article_705749_19.html 02nd December 2008 Many of us have got used to the luxury of 0 per cent credit cards and 0 per cent balance transfers but these deals we are so used to are now in serious danger of becoming a thing of the past. Many of the leading lenders who have traditionally offered 0 pe... http://www.articlealley.com/article_705748_19.html 02nd December 2008 One of the simplest methods to limit your spending this Christmas and protect your bank balance is to carry your cash around with you according to a recent study by scientists. People who pay in cash as opposed to their plastic little friends are far more... http://www.articlealley.com/article_704580_19.html 02nd December 2008 Using a store card may seem like the easiest option, you have lots of wonderful in store offers available to card holders and it is interest free for six months, where is the problem? Like most great things, some of these wonderful deals can have very ser... http://www.articlealley.com/article_704578_19.html 02nd December 2008 We all know Christmas is an expensive time of the year whether you spend your money on presents, holidays, food or decoration. The average person will spend around £600 this Christmas with some more than others; so people may wonder where they are going ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_703334_19.html 01st December 2008 A few years back we would take out a credit card if we wanted to make a big payment whether it was for a holiday, new car or kitchen or even to pay for a wedding but rising inflation rates are forcing more and more people to seek credit cards to get them ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_703333_19.html 01st December 2008 Figures have been released stating that one in every five houses currently on the market are only there due to their owners not being able to keep up with the mortgage repayments. More and more people are struggling since mortgage providers have put a hal... http://www.articlealley.com/article_702888_19.html 01st December 2008 The UK's struggling housing market received some good news this month; the number of mortgages taken out had risen by 7 per cent raising the total to £18.7 billion as opposed to Septembers 'weak' £17.5 billion. Even with the total figure rising from las... http://www.articlealley.com/article_700707_19.html 01st December 2008 House prices have fallen by 15 per cent this year compared to last year with the year ending in October. This information has been released by the biggest mortgage lenders in the country the Halifax; they also stated that it had decreased by 2.2 per cent ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_700706_19.html 01st December 2008 So now we have looked at the details of the secured loan, we need to take a look at its sister product, the unsecured loan, also known as a personal loan. As with the secured loan you need to assess your situation as they will determine which type of loan... http://www.articlealley.com/article_699683_19.html 01st December 2008 You have seen something you fancy or you fancy seeing something but you do not have the money to either of them, realising that you can afford to do it at a later date you seek to borrow some money. What is the best method you should use; is it a personal... http://www.articlealley.com/article_699682_19.html 01st December 2008 Borrowing money is something you may need to do in the near future, if you have not already done so. When it comes to the time that you do need to borrow money, it will most likely to be in the form of a loan. There are many types of loans and each one is... http://www.articlealley.com/article_699680_19.html 01st December 2008 Millions of people have taken out a loan and millions of people will in the near future, whether it is for funding your wedding, that new kitchen from B&Q, the new 09 plate from the local are dealership or even if you need it for a much needed week in the... http://www.articlealley.com/article_699679_19.html 01st December 2008