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26 January 2012 Which Way to Pay Many Americans are not able to pay for their car straightaway and if you want some help financing your vehicle then you should consider an auto loan. Read More >> |
06 January 2012 Which Way to Pay A prepaid card ensures that you are in no danger of falling into debt because they do not carry a borrowing facility or an overdraft – you are only spending the money that you have uploaded yourself. Read More >> |
21 December 2011 Which Way to Pay As the way in which we bank becomes increasingly sophisticated, so does the technology with which thieves can steal your identity. Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the world, and can cause more damage to your finances than you might think. Read More >> |
20 December 2011 Which Way to Pay We are all guilty of splashing out at lunch when we’re having a stressful day at work. But if you spend on average $50 a week on lunch, snacks and drinks during work hours, which is easy to do, you are spending around $2500 a year! Read More >> |
19 December 2011 Which Way to Pay The cost of fuel is on the rise all over the world. It can feel like this is an expense you just have to live with. There however some things you can do to lower your outgoings on gas and save some money. Read More >> |
16 December 2011 Which Way to Pay We’ve all had those months when we just need a bit of extra money to get you through until next payday. Payday loans are designed exactly for this purpose. Letting you borrow anything from $100 to $1000, payday loans can come in really handy should you be confronted with an unexpected bill, a car repair or any other large expense. Read More >> |
15 December 2011 Which Way to Pay They way in which we handle money has been revolutionised over the last 25 years. From ATMs on every corner, online banking, sophisticated credit cards, pin numbers and online purchasing, banking has never been so convenient. Read More >> |
13 December 2011 Which Way to Pay We all should be saving money at the moment, especially with worrying employment numbers and weak economic growth, but it’s not always that easy. Our busy lives mean that we don’t always have time to go with a cheaper alternative, plumping for convenience time after time. Read More >> |
07 December 2011 Which Way to Pay With the price of fuel on the up, it’s only matter of time before everything else follows. Food is getting more and more expensive all the time and it can feel like there’s nothing you can do about it. Read More >> |
06 December 2011 Which Way to Pay Trying to save money can feel like trying to hold water in your hands, no matter how hard you try, it just runs away. It’s easy to accept certain bills as unavoidable, but there are some bills you can do something about. Read More >> |
05 December 2011 Which Way to Pay We all live very busy lives, especially if you’ve got children. It can be difficult in getting the balance between providing for your kids and spending time with them. In a culture of consumerism and instant gratification, many children don’t fully understand the value of money and honest hard work. Read More >> |
02 December 2011 Which Way to Pay If you are keen to cut down on the amount of money you are spending on gas but you don’t want to reduce the amount of time you spend in your car, then there are a few changes you can make. Read More >> |
01 December 2011 Which Way to Pay With winter gaining momentum, it’s easy to just stick the heat on maximum and leave it. But you’ll regret doing that when the bill hits the doormat. If you are keen to save on heating bills, which are exuberantly expensive, then there are a few changes you can make to reduce your bills. Read More >> |
30 November 2011 Which Way to Pay It can be difficult to teach your children important life lessons in the modern world. As more and more parents are both working, and our lives get increasingly busy, there often isn’t time to discipline and teach our children valuable lessons. There are ways to instil these life lessons into your children with just a few simple changes. Read More >> |
29 November 2011 Which Way to Pay It seems like everyone is trying to get their hands on your cash at the moment. From hidden charges to secret fees, nothing is upfront anymore. As long as you are aware of these areas that can catch you out, it is pretty easy to avoid at least some of them. Read More >> |
28 November 2011 Which Way to Pay All of us have had those months where our wage just won’t go as far as we need it to, even if you’ve been careful with your money. This is where a payday loan could save the day. Read More >> |
25 November 2011 Which Way to Pay The price of gold has rocketed over the last ten years, increasing by a massive 500% in value. This is great news if you own jewellery, coins or anything else made from the metal, but if your insurance policy doesn’t cover the increase then you could be in danger of losing out. Read More >> |
24 November 2011 Which Way to Pay With the price of most commodities on the up, paying up for gasoline can really add up. If you can’t or won’t cut back on the amount you use your vehicle, there are still some things you can do to lower your petrol consumption. Just follow these tips and start saving today. Read More >> |
23 November 2011 Which Way to Pay Bad credit can feel like the end of the world if you need a loan, but can’t get the credit, or even if you want to buy a house and can’t get approved for a mortgage. There are financial products out there that can help! Read More >> |
22 November 2011 Which Way to Pay We all need to be saving money at the moment. Not only is it getting harder to get loans from the bank, but the property market is unstable and paying for future college tuition fees for your children can seem like an unachievable feat. Read More >> |
21 November 2011 Which Way to Pay The value of gold has shot up over the last ten years. This is great news for owners of the precious metal but not so good if you are not insured for your jewellery, coins, medals or anything else made from gold. This massive increase has left many without insurance cover, even if they think they do have it. Read More >> |
18 November 2011 Which Way to Pay We all have extremely busy lives, and it can be hard to find to the time to teach your children certain life lessons. The value of money and a good work ethic are both extremely important things to teach your kids, but can be difficult to make time for. Read More >> |
17 November 2011 Which Way to Pay If you have a bad credit rating, then you are very aware of the impact this can have on any loan application you make. Banks and other financial institutions have become less willing to lend since the recession of 2008, making it even harder for someone with a poor credit history to get a loan should they need to. Read More >> |
16 November 2011 Which Way to Pay Since the recession, it has become a lot harder to get approval for loans. With banks less willing to lend out cash, the market has opened up to independent loan companies. One loan that has come onto the market over the last few years is the payday loan. These loans are specifically tailored to lend you a relatively small amount of money until your next payday. Read More >> |
15 November 2011 Which Way to Pay With gas getting extremely expensive, we are all spending a lot of money on filling up the tank at the moment. We might think that there is nothing we can do about it, but there are some small changes you can make that will make a big difference to the amount of money you spend. Read More >> |
14 November 2011 Which Way to Pay With winter approaching fast, many of us are worried about the bills that go with the cold weather. As it gets colder and darker earlier, we all pay a lot to light and heat our homes in winter. Here are some basic tips to help you save some money this winter! Read More >> |
11 November 2011 Which Way to Pay Wasting money is simply not an option at the moment. There are thousands of hidden fees and charges that are set up in a way to catch you out. Read More >> |
09 November 2011 Which Way to Pay If you’re short of money and are in desperate need of some extra cash just to tide you over until the next time you get paid, then a payday loan could be what you’re looking for. Read More >> |
08 November 2011 Which Way to Pay Unsurprisingly, as the way in which we bank has become more sophisticated, so has the way in which thieves can steal our details and spend money in our names. This is where identity theft protection could save you time and money as well as protecting your credit rating. Read More >> |
07 November 2011 Which Way to Pay The working week takes its toll on all of us, often leaving little time for planning meals and taking a decent lunch break. If you spend on average $50 every week on food and drinks throughout the working day, which is easy to do, this amounts to a huge $2500. Read More >> |
03 November 2011 Which Way to Pay If you are a pet owner, you know how terrible it would be if your beloved animal needed an operation that you just couldn’t afford. This is why pet insurance is so important. Vet bills can reach tens of thousands of dollars should your pet be involved in an accident or fall ill. Read More >> |
02 November 2011 Which Way to Pay We are all spending more and more money on gas, and bills are now reaching new heights. You might think that there is nothing you can about it, but there a few simple changes you can make to start saving some money today. Read More >> |
01 November 2011 Which Way to Pay Since the recession began in 2008, we all have felt it in some way. An obvious impact of the crisis is that borrowing has become more difficult as banks are more reluctant to lend. If you have a bad credit rating or just need a small amount of money to tide you over, a loan from a normal bank is out of the question. This is where payday loans fill a gap in the market. Read More >> |
31 October 2011 Which Way to Pay Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the world. As the way in which we bank becomes increasingly technologically sophisticated, more and more of our personal data is processed digitally and online. Read More >> |
28 October 2011 Which Way to Pay No one likes to sit in traffic on the way to work every morning or sit on the crowded bus or subway. Apart from the amount of time it takes, it can also be very expensive. Petrol costs, as well as parking can really mount up. Read More >> |
27 October 2011 Which Way to Pay The price of food is going up and up, and it sometimes feels like it’s out of your control. There are things you can do however to save money and eat well. Although these tips may take a little more time and organization, your savings account will reap the benefits. Read More >> |
26 October 2011 Which Way to Pay The state of the economy is enough to fill the best of us with dread, let alone if you can’t make your bills or have run out of cash in a given month. This is where a payday loan comes in. These loans are incredibly useful if you are presented with an unexpected bill, or have just run out of money. Read More >> |
25 October 2011 Which Way to Pay The price of gasoline has been going up over the last few years, and it can feel like you don’t have a choice when it comes to huge fuel bills. There are some things you can do however to cut down on the amount you spend on gas. Here are a few tips to help you do this! Read More >> |
24 October 2011 Which Way to Pay As the price of energy increases, it’s hard to see a way to cut down on our extensive bills. But no matter what your situation is, there are always to cut down on your expenses, even if it’s just by a few dollars a week. Read More >> |
21 October 2011 Which Way to Pay These are tough times for everyone, and there is no excuse to throw away money at the moment. Banks, utility companies, creditors and just about every other company out there will try to get as much money out of you as they can. Hidden fees and charges are everywhere, so here are 5 that are easy to avoid. Read More >> |
20 October 2011 Which Way to Pay None of us can afford to waste money at the moment. With the future of the global economy growing increasingly uncertain, it’s more important than ever to be careful with our money. Read More >> |
18 October 2011 Which Way to Pay The price of food is going up and up, and it sometimes feels like it’s out of your control. There are things you can do however to save money and eat well. Although these tips may take a little more time and organization, your savings account will reap the benefits. Read More >> |
17 October 2011 Which Way to Pay Many of us now dread trips to the gas station. As the price of fuel goes up all over the world, it’s easy to feel like it’s all out of your hands. Although you can’t lower the price of fuel, there some things you can do to use less gas. Read More >> |
17 October 2011 IFX GBP/USD continued to make gains last week, rising steadily since the shock of the QE2 announcement. Read More >> |
14 October 2011 Which Way to Pay The price of gold has increased massively over the past ten years. This is great news for owners of the precious metal in terms of value, but it has left millions of people all over the world underinsured. Read More >> |
13 October 2011 Which Way to Pay We all spend a lot of money on food; whether it’s lunch or dinner out, take outs or pricey ingredients we all have our pitfalls. There are few things we all can do to save money at the moment, which could come in very handy over the next few months. Follow these tips to start saving today! Read More >> |
12 October 2011 Which Way to Pay We all need to save money where we can at the moment, and throwing money away is certainly not an option whilst the future of the economy remains uncertain. We often find ourselves being caught out by charges from banks and other companies, usually either for the convenience of the service or as a late fee. Here are 5 common fees that you can easily avoid! Read More >> |
11 October 2011 Which Way to Pay If you don’t have 20:20 vision, then you know how expensive glasses and contact lenses can be, especially if you like designer frames or have a particularly strong prescription. There are few things you can do to lower your outgoings on eyecare, just follow these tips! Read More >> |
10 October 2011 Which Way to Pay Everyone has those months where your paycheque just won’t stretch far enough. There is no point getting a big normal loan that takes a while to process and has a long loan length if you only need a small amount of cash to get you through. This is where a payday loan could come in very handy. Read More >> |
07 October 2011 Which Way to Pay It’s easy to spend money and not even realise where it’s all going. Keep a financial diary for a couple of months! Write down every cent, every dollar and every cheque you spend and on what. Read More >> |
