Credit unions are trying to usurp payday loan firms

Credit unions join together to provide alternative to payday loans

More than 30 credit unions have come together to try and attract one million new members in the next five years and provide an alternative to payday loan firms.

  • Credit unions are trying to usurp payday loan firms

    Credit unions join together to provide alternative to payday loans

    More than 30 credit unions have come together to try and attract one million new members in the next five years and provide an alternative to payday loan firms.

  • Dubai is a modern metropolis

    A guide to moving to Dubai

    Dubai is quickly developing into one of the world's most exciting and glamorous destinations - a glittering oasis of luxury tourist resorts, spectacular skyscrapers and high-end property developments in the heart of the Arabian Desert.

  • First Utility has raised energy prices by 18%

    Npower and Scottish Power launch new fixed price energy tariffs

    First Utility has announced it is rasing the price of gas and electricity by 18 per cent and consumers are advised to consider long-term fixed rate energy tariffs.

  • Spread betting allows you to place bets on movements within the stock market

    What is financial spread betting?

    If you're in the fortunate position of having a sum of money you'd like to utilise to hopefully make a profit, one of the first things you probably considered was to invest in the stock market - but have you thought about financial spread betting?

 

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Dubai is a modern metropolis

A guide to moving to Dubai

Dubai is quickly developing into one of the world's most exciting and glamorous destinations - a glittering oasis of luxury tourist resorts, spectacular skyscrapers and high-end property developments in the heart of the Arabian Desert.


The chancellor's 2013 Budget will impact upon contractors

How will changes in the 2013 Budget affect limited company contractors?

On March 20th, chancellor George Osborne announced the 2013 Budget. Although there are many aspects of it that may well be of benefit to contractors in the future, the sector appeared to greet the announcement with a sense of disappointment.


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Utilities

First Utility has raised energy prices by 18%

Npower and Scottish Power launch new fixed price energy tariffs

First Utility has announced it is rasing the price of gas and electricity by 18 per cent and consumers are advised to consider long-term fixed rate energy tariffs.


Spread betting allows you to place bets on movements within the stock market

What is financial spread betting?

If you're in the fortunate position of having a sum of money you'd like to utilise to hopefully make a profit, one of the first things you probably considered was to invest in the stock market - but have you thought about financial spread betting?


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This weekend will be the busiest

Brits jet off for a white Christmas

An estimated four million Brits will head overseas in the coming days in search of a white Christmas, according to ABTA figures.


Having kids can make Christmas exciting

Having kids 'can reignite the magic of Christmas'

Having children could reignite the magic of Christmas for nostalgic adults, according to research from LV=.


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Autumn Statement 2012: Round up

The Autumn Statement was announced earlier

As the dust settles on today’s Autumn Statement announcement, we take a look at the elements that could impact your pocket.

Make your money go further this Valentine’s

The poll suggests more couples using vouchers

People looking to make the most of their money this Valentine's Day could well look towards the elusive voucher code to see their money stretch further. A recent poll has suggested that people are more open to being money conscious in romantic situations.

Leeds unveils new cash ISA range

New cash ISAs can be opened with £1

Leeds Building Society has launched a new trio of easy access fixed rate cash ISAs. The one year fixed rate ISA offers a 2.5 per cent return, the two year version pays 2.75 per cent and the three year account pays three per cent.

Personal loan rates 'drop 2 per cent'

Personal loans can help with household costs

The average rate of a personal loan has dropped, according to comparison website Moneysupermarket.com. Figures from the site suggest that rates are 2 per cent lower than they were in 2008.