Personal Finance Articles

Different ways to finance your holiday home - Posted by sean.

There is a big boom in holiday home buying in the UK. As the idea takes off, more and more people want to get in on the act. Holiday homes in the more attractive areas are already spiralling in price out of many people’s reach.

Arranging your holiday home mortgage: what you need to know - Posted by sean.

The idea of buying a holiday home is very exciting. But there is always the question of how you are going to finance it. Unless you have substantial cash reserves from your main property, you will need to look for a holiday home mortgage.

Demand for buy-to-let mortgages falls in March 2007 - Posted by Andrew Regan.

BBA statistics show that the demand for buy-to-let mortgages fell in March 2007. However, some recent surveys indicate otherwise.

Life Insurance - 5 Mistakes Made by Consumers - Posted by Bradley Steffens.

Five mistakes frequently made by consumers purchasing life insurance, and five remedies to ensure you aren't affected by them.

Green credit cards - because even eco-warriors need credit! - Posted by Andrew Regan.

According to a recent survey by APACS - the UK trade association for payment providers - the demand for green credit cards has continued to rise.

Current accounts: make the most of your banking experience - Posted by Andrew Regan.

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NextStudent’s Student Loan Blog Posts Latest Financial Aid News - Posted by Jeff Mictabor.

After almost two years of reporting on the latest in student loan legislation, federal financial aid policy changes that affect college students or those that are college-bound, and a myriad of other topics that make life easier for students, the NextStudent Student Loan Blog will celebrate it’s two-year anniversary at the end of this year. During that time, the blog has delivered relevant content and news updated daily that keeps college students and their parents informed on current issues and such changes as student loan interest rates that affect the college experience and the planning process

Advice guide launched to help consumers with credit card statements. - Posted by Andrew Regan.

The new advice guide provides credit card consumers with need-to-know information about common features and terms, while offering detailed advice on what to look out for when checking statements.

Changes to the way credit card fraud is reported could reduce bureaucracy - Posted by Andrew Regan.

From Sunday, April 1 2007, credit card consumers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will have to change the way they report instances of credit card fraud.

Life insurance should be secured early - Posted by Andrew Regan.

Recent research conducted by Insurancewide.com has suggested that individuals in the UK should look into securing life insurance earlier rather than later in life.