‘General’ Category
Posted in General, Money Saving on Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 at 11:31 by Jessica Haynes.

According to statements released by the AA and RAC, there is a very good chance that petrol costs will increase over the next several months. For households that are already struggling to keep up with their monthly obligations, the additional cost per litre could lead to a crisis. Fortunately, there are some ways to manage your consumption of petrol and keep within your budget.
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Posted in Banking, Debt, General, Money Saving on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 at 11:27 by Martyn Shaw.

According to the Consumer Credit Counselling Service, the number of people having difficulty meeting all their monthly expenses rose considerably in 2009 over the figures from 2008. Even for those who made their way through the worst of the recession, the task of managing to cover basic living expenses with available income seems an insurmountable task. If you find yourself in this position each month, there are a few things you can try to balance that monthly budget.
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Posted in Banking, Credit Cards, General, Money Saving on Monday, March 15th, 2010 at 14:40 by Jessica Haynes.

Many people use credit cards as an easy way to manage the household budget. They buy food, pay utilities, and handle a host of everyday expenses by using the cards, then settle the balance as soon as the monthly statement arrives. With some cards, the cash back option makes the use of the cards even more practical.
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Posted in General, Loans, Money Saving on Friday, March 12th, 2010 at 12:32 by Martyn Shaw.

It’s no secret that several major supermarkets now offer loan services. Industry giants like Tesco and Sainsburys have recently reduced interest rates, making them extremely attractive to consumers. But are these loans really worth consideration?
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Posted in Banking, General, Money Saving on Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 12:02 by Jessica Haynes.

According to the UK Card Association, the incidence of phishing, an online strategy used to secure financial information from unsuspecting victims, has increased significantly in recent years. While some people think they may be above being swindled via online means, the fact is that people of every age, gender, educational, and economic status have fallen prey to this type of illegal activity. Fortunately, there are a few ways to minimise the chances of having your bank or credit card accounts compromised by phishers, and thus protect yourself from many of these schemes.
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Posted in General, Money Saving, Utilities on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 12:22 by Martyn Shaw.

There is a good chance that your gas and electricity providers have implemented modest cuts in their basic rates. While the savings may not be huge, when coupled with your energy saving efforts around the house, the monthly savings may be enough to help you realise a few other financial goals. Here are some ideas [...]
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Posted in General, Money Saving, Utilities on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 12:50 by Jessica Haynes.

Smart meters are touted as a wonderful way to reduce your gas and electricity costs. In fact, they can be very effective tools to that end. However, there is nothing magic about these meters, which means that some effort is required on your part in order to bring your utility bills into a manageable range.
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Posted in General, Money Saving on Monday, March 8th, 2010 at 12:18 by Martyn Shaw.

Shopping online comes with more advantages than just the convenience of shopping any time of the day or night you like. In fact, it is possible to save money with online shopping, if you follow a few specific guidelines.
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Posted in Banking, General, Mortgages & Property on Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 13:24 by Martyn Shaw.

Figures released by Halifax indicate that house prices dropped slightly during February 2010, effectively confirming figures recently released by Nationwide. Two of the primary reasons cited for the slight drop in price are the end of the stamp duty holiday for homes within a certain price range, and the fact that more homeowners are placing their homes on the market, after pulling them from active sale during the recession. While predictions of what will happen with housing prices over the next few months vary, the fact is that now may be a good time to begin looking.
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Posted in General, Insurance, Money Saving on Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 15:14 by Jessica Haynes.

According to data available from the Office of National Statistics, car insurance rates have increased significantly over the past two years, and show every sign of continuing to increase in the foreseeable future. This set of circumstances means that drivers must take steps to make sure they are receiving the lowest available rates before choosing to renew current coverage and be presented with a higher rate for the new term.
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