| (Published: Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:20:20 -0500) |
| Rising interest rates make things difficult for first-time property buyers |
| With the Bank of England recently announcing another rise in interest rates, there has been mounting pressure on some households' finances. In April, interest rates rose to 5.5%, and some financial analysts believe that a further increase is already likely, with rates reaching 6% before the end of |
| Directory: Mortgage Finance |
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| (Published: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 09:46:19 -0500) |
| Banking with current accounts: to pay or not to pay? |
The UK has traditionally enjoyed a long history of free banking and most people would balk at the idea of actually having to pay to use their current account. Yet in many other countries of the world, paying for a current account is very much the norm.
Customers of banks in Australia, |
| Directory: Banking |
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| (Published: Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:40:07 -0500) |
| Are joint bank accounts a recipe for a happy marriage? |
| It seems that marriage and finances can, at times, prove to be a difficult mix, with partners having different ideas and experiences when it comes to managing finances. According to recent research by Abbey, joint bank accounts can prove to be a bone of contention between partners, with a quarter of |
| Directory: Banking |
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| (Published: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:16:57 -0500) |
| Payday loans: bridging the gap between pay cheques? |
| In today's fast-paced, hectic and consumer-driven world, it is sometimes the case that there is simply too much of the month left at the end of your pay cheque. While everyone could do with a little extra money from time to time to help pay for an unexpected bill or simply to indulge after a stress |
| Directory: Loans - Pay-Day Loans |
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| (Published: Thu, 02 Aug 2007 09:10:55 -0500) |
| Think before you borrow and take out a responsible loan |
| Brits love to borrow and on average borrow more than our European or North American counterparts. Banks and credit card companies offer a huge array of loans and credit, making it easy to get hold of extra funds if you want it. But don't be fooled into thinking that loans provide money for nothing. |
| Directory: Loans |
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| (Published: Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:22:14 -0500) |
| Not all current bank accounts are the same |
| Whether you're saving up your pocket-money, or about to receive your first salary payment, it's likely that you'll be considering opening a bank account to help manage your money. With a multitude of deals on offer and more banking options than ever before, choosing a bank account has never been mor |
| Directory: Banking |
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| (Published: Tue, 07 Aug 2007 10:36:47 -0500) |
| Premier League Banking; current accounts for the big boys |
A premier account is a fee paying bank account that comes with lots of additional benefits and is generally only offered to a bank's wealthier customers. Typically these accounts have names like Gold, Premier or Platinum service accounts.
Almost all banks offer some form of premier bank |
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| (Published: Wed, 08 Aug 2007 08:36:26 -0500) |
| Property values in central London rising faster than the rest of the UK |
| Despite slowing throughout the rest of the UK, the value of property in Central London continued to rise in June 2007, with an increase of 1.8% on the previous month’s prices, according to figures recently published by estate agents RightMove. In contrast, house prices in the rest of England a |
| Directory: Investing |
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| (Published: Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:04:47 -0500) |
| The Benefits Of A Premier Bank Account |
| When looking for a current account, you might be tempted by some banks' enhanced current accounts - broadly known as premier bank accounts. Premier bank accounts are fee paying, packaged accounts which offer a number of extras to account holders. If you are considering opening a bank account in the |
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| (Published: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 06:46:28 -0500) |
| Enter the Dragons Den: the rise of small business entrepreneurs |
| The hugely popular TV show "Dragon's Den" has highlighted the ever growing number of British entrepreneurs who are believe they have what it takes to make it in today's competitive marketplace. From exercise chairs to dance class franchises, or a new brand of BBQ sauce to electricity savin |
| Directory: Business |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:31:48 -0500) |
| Mortgage Arrangement Fees See Phenomenal Rise |
| The hidden fees charged by mortgage lenders have often been a point of contention for many consumer groups and borrowers across the UK. However, new research from personal finance site moneyfacts.co.uk has revealed some startling increases in mortgage arrangement fees over the last two years - many |
| Directory: Mortgage Finance |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 04:21:44 -0500) |
| One Third Of Bank Customers Now Bank Online |
| Twenty years ago, if you wanted to pay a bill or check your bank balance, there was little option but to physically go to your bank. Nowadays, the World Wide Web allows almost anything that would traditionally require a bank visit to be done from anywhere in the world, and at any time of day or nigh |
| Directory: Banking |
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| (Published: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:46:33 -0500) |
| Abbey survey finds limited demand for 25-year mortgages |
| It's been little over a month since Britain saw the beginning of the Brown era in politics, but already the new government is leaving its indelible mark on people's everyday lives. And one of the most talked about ideas expressed by the new government has come from the new Chancellor, Alistair Darli |
| Directory: Mortgage Finance |
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