June
18
Category: Finance
The impact of last week’s earthquake could affect more than homeowners’ properties, it has been suggested.
Following the tremor which affected many parts of England and Wales, consumers may find that the natural occurrence will see them having to dig deep into their pockets to meet the cost of repairing their home, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) asserts. However, pointing to insurance companies’ forecasts that such expenses could run into millions of pounds, people were urged against paying more than is necessary to finance getting their home back in shape.
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Delaying Property Repairs Could Be Costly
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April
17
Category: Finance
More than 47 billion pounds is to be splashed out on cars during the next six months, new research indicates. In a study carried out by Sainsbury’s Finance, as part of its latest Car Buying Index, it was shown that an estimated 6.86 million Britons are looking to purchase a vehicle between this month and the end of August. These consumers are set to spend a total of 47.5 billion pounds during this period of time, however this figure reveals a fall of 11.1 billion pounds in expenditure recorded between September 2007 and February 2008. Additionally, findings by the financial services firm showed the number of those aiming on to get on an automobile has fallen by about one million from the preceding six-month period.
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Billions To Be Spent On Cars In Build Up To Summer
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March
16
Category: Finance
A lack of insurance could leave many loved-up Britons under financial strain, a new study indicates.
Research carried out by Abbey Insurance reveals that almost half (42 per cent) of engagement rings across the country do not have a sufficient level of cover, with some 16 per cent of consumers uncertain whether or not they have taken out a policy. It was also claimed that just over a quarter of engagement bands are covered by existing policies. Overall, it was indicated that 75 per cent of people have some form of expensive finery, with the typical household owing 1,785 pounds worth of jewelery - a national total of 44 billion pounds.
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March
11
Category: Business, Home and Family
Remember when the only way to buy stocks was through a full-service broker? Even if you already knew which stocks and how many shares you would want to buy, you would still need to pay the broker’s hefty commission fee. You may not have needed or even wanted his or her advice, but you had no choice but to pay the full fare anyway.
The Internet changed all of that. You can now do your own investing without having to worry which particular stock the broker is attempting to push that day. He or she may have had little regard for you and your needs, but primarily had the need to fatten his or her own wallet.
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New! The First Do-it-yourself, Predatory - Lending - Proof Internet Mortgage
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March
10
Category: Business
If you can see the collectors knocking at your door threatening to foreclose on your home you must take action now. It can look dark and scary in many cases, but there is hope. The best chance of saving your home from the dreaded consequence of foreclosure may be a foreclosure loan.
Foreclosure Loan Explanation 101
Banks are often in touch with or set up with other companies to offer some options to people who are losing their homes. Banks and lenders do not want to foreclose on your property anymore than you want them to. The foreclosure loan programs that are offered by many bank and lending institutions is often a source of funds form private investors.
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