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Exchange rate causes hardship for expats

By admin • Jan 6th, 2009 • Category: Personal Finance

Exchange Rate

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For British expats, the rapid “devaluation” of pound sterling over the past year to 18 months has caused hardship. At one stage, the euro : pound exchange rate was 1:70 to 1. Today, the exchange is moving towards parity (1:1). Many expats who are deriving income (or bank interest)/pensions in the UK [...]



Finding a Good Bank Account

By admin • Nov 20th, 2008 • Category: Bank Accounts

With the credit crunch still rearing its ugly head and many of us being affected by it, finding the perfect one for you out of the many bank accounts available on the market is essential to give you that extra bit of interest which could really help out in a tough situation. With that in [...]



Finding the Best Loan for You

By admin • Nov 20th, 2008 • Category: Loans

With a large number of loans available on the common market, it can be difficult understanding what they all mean and, more importantly, which one is right for you. From deciding between different companies to different types, it can all get a bit much. So to help you with your decision making process, here’s a [...]



How to Save Some Money This Christmas

By admin • Nov 20th, 2008 • Category: Savings

With the credit-crunch leaving most of our wallets feeling lighter than we’d like and Christmas fast approaching, saving money is on everyone’s minds. Whether it’s to afford the presents or keep up with the mortgage repayments, we all have a reason to try and look after the pennies and with that in mind, here are [...]



How to Get a Loan

By admin • Nov 20th, 2008 • Category: Loans

Finding a loan can be tough for many reasons. Be it because of a bad credit history, a lack of knowledge of the loan world or the credit-crunch affecting how quickly you’ll be able to repay, there are a few easy steps you can take to ensure you find a great loan. So, with that [...]



Saving for a Rainy Day

By admin • Nov 20th, 2008 • Category: Savings

At some point we all need to have a little extra cash stored away which we can dip into. With the credit-crunch hitting everyone in varying degrees there’s never been a better time to shop around to find which savings accounts will earn you the most interest for your investment and how to get there. [...]



Personal Finance Explained

By admin • Nov 5th, 2008 • Category: Personal Finance

The completed puzzle of the financial pieces of your life are covered by an umbrella term referred to as your personal finances.It implies not only the various channels through which you acquire funds for your personal use like loans and credit cards; it also includes the process of budgeting, saving and expenditure.
We borrow money [...]



The Importance of Credit Report for Your Business

By admin • Nov 3rd, 2008 • Category: Credit

It is a well-known fact that companies really need some form of financial credit in order to keep the business operational and to jumpstart growth and expansion. In order for one to initiate credit with lenders, business owners and managers have to present favorable business credit report scores.
 
What exactly is contained in a business credit [...]



What Does Your Credit Report Says About You?

By admin • Oct 30th, 2008 • Category: Credit

You almost certainly know only too well that the information in your credit report is used by the loan and credit card companies when deciding whether to extend credit to you, but are you aware of just what information your personal credit report contains? Did you know for example that the information contained in your [...]



Funding Options for Home Business Owners

By admin • Oct 29th, 2008 • Category: Make Money

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Starting a home business is a great idea.  But even the best ideas behind a small business can run aground if there’s not enough financing.  Still the primary reason for a small business to fail is because it’s under-financed.  With the US economy at a downturn, getting funding for a small business is [...]