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April 6, 2009

• What You Should Know About Personalised Pricing On Loans

  Who Benefits The Most From A Loan? The Richer Or Poorer? Nationwide have recently released their new system for personalized loans. Now that the slander of banks ethics has somewhat calmed down, this system will actually be in favor of the rich and hit the most vulnerable the hardest…fair I ask? Nationwide has decided that [...]

February 25, 2009

• Intriguing Ways Of Finding Qualified Web Design Agencies

  With the correct web design, a business is able to turn a previously non-existent web presence into a popular venue of attracting new clients or at the very least potential clients. Web designers come in many shapes and sizes, however, so finding the right fit may be a bit tough.

October 28, 2008

• Tumbling Property Prices Attracting First Time Buyers

  MANY first-time buyers previously priced out of the property market are now considering a purchase, as house prices fall and mortgage rates are expected to come down. Property prices have fallen by around 12 per cent in the past 12 months, according to the Halifax, and analysts are forecasting further falls of at least 15 [...]

October 16, 2008

• Financial Downturn ‘Causing Health Problems’

  Increased stress and related illnesses may be a side effect of Britain’s economic troubles, it has been revealed. Three-quarters of Britons are concerned that the credit crunch will have a negative impact on their health and wellbeing as well as their personal finances, new research shows. According to the health and care company Bupa, 90 [...]

October 12, 2008

• The New Gold Rush

  There’s a new gold rush. The financial crisis is prompting people to look for safer forms of investment than stocks and shares. The interest in gold coins is so great that many of the world’s major mints are struggling to keep up with demand, including the Austrian Mint, which produces the Vienna Philharmonic – one [...]

October 9, 2008

• Watch Out For The Tricks Played By Credit Card Companies

  With the economy in tatters and the financial crisis forcing us to watch every penny we spend, make sure your credit card issuer is not quietly ripping you off. And that means you have to look at more than just the headline annual percentage rate (APR). That handy plastic in your pocket comes with a [...]

October 3, 2008

• House Prices Plunge 12.4% in a Year

  House prices fell by 1.7 percent last month, according to building society Nationwide. The decline – the 11th in a row on the firm’s monthly index – now means that the value of the average property has now fallen by 12.4 percent in a year. The typical home now costs £161,797. Regionally, falls in prices [...]