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Preventative Measures Needed To Avoid Financial Woe In failing to take adequate security precautions, many homeowners leave themselves open to financial strain, new figures show.According to a study conducted by LV=, leaving expensive items on display through the windows of their homes could see some 15 million consumers making themselves an easy target for thieves. And with the festive season approaching, the insurance company reported that having...... Similar Editorial : Fair Measures Corporation by Philippa Gamse. | Source : Restaurant Finance
Homeowners Look For Financial Security Millions of Britons are looking for financial stability, new research shows.In a study conducted by Abbey, an estimated 5.1 million, or one in three, homeowners claim that if they had to remortgage their property immediately then they would choose to fix the rate of interest payable for a period of five years or more. According to the findings, some 2.5 million people would opt to keep mortgage...... Similar Editorial : The Homeowners Association by Lee Keadle. | Source : Restaurant Finance
Armed Service Communities To Receive Financial Help Both those currently operating in the armed forces and veterans of the services are on track to receive greater financial advice, it has emerged.In a partnership due to last for three years, Citizens Advice, the Royal British Legion and the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund are working together to provide a benefits and money advice service to help give guidance on money matters to people who have...... Similar Editorial : Dallas Communities by Zack Fair. | Source : Restaurant Finance
Consumers May See Financial Woes Compounded An increasing number of Britons are due to develop unmanageable financial difficulties this year, new figures reveal.In research carried out by Grant Thornton, some 10,000 people are set to file for bankruptcy during each month of 2008 after becoming unable to pay loans, credit cards, mortgages, household bills and other financial demands. Meanwhile, it was put forward that about a third of those...... Similar Editorial : Consumers have Financial Concerns by Abbi Rouse. | Source : Restaurant Finance
People Fail To Plan For Financial Changes A significant number of Britons are financially unprepared for major life-altering events, new research indicates.In a study carried out by Abbey, about two-thirds (62 per cent) of consumers have experienced a significant change to their personal circumstances, which impacted upon their finances, over the last two years. Out of these, a third of these variations have been unexpected. According to...... Similar Editorial : How To Fail by Troy Pentico. | Source : Finance And Insurance
Demand For Generic Financial Advice There is a great need for a generic financial advisory service to be rolled out across Britain.So claims Citizens Advice, following analysis of a pilot project it carried out with a number of independent financial advisers (IFAs) and the Personal Finance Society. Funded by Barclays and Aegon, the Moneyplan scheme saw some 30 IFAs offer face-to-face monetary advice at Citizens Advice branches...... Similar Editorial : Financial Freedom Advice by William Tan. | Source : Finance And Insurance
Financial Confidence Continues To Weaken Britons are becoming increasingly worried about their finances, new figures show.In partnership with Taylor Nelson Sofres, Nationwide's most recent consumer confidence index reveals that the country's optimism with regard to money hit a record low over the course of last month. During February, the chart dropped by three points to stand at 78.Nationwide's present situation index, which tracks the...... Similar Editorial : CSI Continues by James Shenton. | Source : Finance And Insurance
Consumers Look To Internet For Financial Guidance People are increasingly using the internet to help them make financial decisions, new research indicates.According to a study conducted by Birmingham Midshires, some 94 per cent of Britons are going online to get advice on a wide variety of areas, instead of seeking out a traditional face-to-face appointment. Research from the firm indicated that just under half (43 per cent) of people looking for...... Similar Editorial : Accessing Your Spiritual Guidance by Margaret Paul, Ph.D.. | Source : Finance North America
Promotion Could Bring Financial Blow To Football Fans Although Hull City fans may well still be jubilant about their triumph over Bristol City in the Championship play-off finals last weekend, they could find that seeing their team play in the country's finest division may come at a premium, it has been suggested.In beating the Robins at Wembley, Hull will join Stoke City and West Brom in entering the Premiership when it kicks off in August, but...... Similar Editorial : Football and Its Fans by Marcia Henin. | Source : Finance Loan Money
Consumers Face Testing Time Ahead Gross mortgage lending increased over the course of last month, new research shows.In a study conducted by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), such loans accounted for 32.4 billion pounds during October - a rise of about six per cent from the previous month. This figure also reveals an increase from the 30.6 billion pounds noted in October 2006 and is twice the average rate of growth for the...... Similar Editorial : New Website For Consumers by News Canada. | Source : Shopping Sale
Consumers Should Avoid Being A Turkey This Christmas Britons are being urged to take the time to consider their spending carefully during the upcoming festive period, it has emerged.Pointing towards research carried out by WorldVision, Callcredit reveals that consumers wasted some 2 billion pounds on unwanted presents over the course of last Christmas. And with this being a figure which could have a greater impact upon people's capacity to manage...... Similar Editorial : Tantalizing Turkey by Chris Sadler. | Source : Shopping Sale
Practical Measures Can Help Reduce Energy Bills Getting insulation fitted in lofts could be a way for homeowners to reduce their energy bills, an industry expert has suggested.Neil Marshall, chief executive of the National Insulation Association (NIA), reported that as utility bills are set to rise over the coming months, having cavity wall and loft insulation could help consumers to lower their energy costs for years to come. He added that...... Similar Editorial : Fair Measures Corporation by Philippa Gamse. | Source : Canon Rebate Status
Drivers Should Not Delay Getting Vehicles Repaired Money worries are causing drivers to avoid having their vehicle repaired, new research shows.A study commissioned by esure car insurance indicates that over 23 million motorists put off taking their car to a garage despite being aware that there is a problem with it. A third (33 per cent) of people questioned claim that they do not take action on the faults with their automobile due to an...... Similar Editorial : Flight Delay by Wayne and Tamara. | Source : Car Engine Repair
Brits Look To Jump On January Sale Holiday Bandwagon The millions of Britons who are looking to book a foreign break this month may find that their dream holiday turns into a nightmare, new research shows.According to a study carried out by esure Travel Insurance, more than 15 million people, including those who may have funded their purchase through a loan, are set to buy a holiday as they take advantage of the January sales. However, the firm...... Similar Editorial : January Soul Snacks by Susie Cortright. | Source : Tips for Travel
Rise Noted In Personal Loan Costs Borrowers have seen an increase in the amounts of interest attached to personal loans, an industry expert has stated.Jo Roberts, director at Needanadviser, reported that in recent months the availability of cheap personal loans has diminished. The fall in cheap loans was attributed to the continuing impact of the credit crunch as money lenders begin to take steps to ensure that those who borrow...... Similar Editorial : Personal Car Loan by James Gunaseelan. | Source : Personal Consolidation Loans
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