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Understanding Your Credit Score

no@spam.com (Peter Kenny) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:53:55 GMT

Understanding credit scores can be confusing to some people It is no wonder

Secured Or Unsecured Loan?

no@spam.com (Fred Inance) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 13:22:55 BST

When choosing a loan, what is the difference between a secured and an unsecured loan?

The Bread Prepaid Maestro® Card Gets Yet Another 5 Gold Star Rating

no@spam.com (Chief Editor) — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:00:03 BST

The BREAD Prepaid Maestro® Card that launched in April 07 has just received the highest rating of 5 gold stars from Compare Prepaid (http://www.compareprepaid.co.uk/) one of the leading independent prepaid
card comparison websites.

Tax coding war looms for the Inland Revenue

no@spam.com (Chief Editor) — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:25:40 BST

In a scenario reminiscent of David and Goliath a small firm of tax
specialists is about to launch a battle with Her Majesty's Revenue and
Customs on behalf of thousands of workers who they believe are being
unfairly treated. The problem relates to construction workers on PAYE who
travel from site to site and can therefore claim tax relief on their travel
costs.

Barclaycard launches web wealth warning for Students

no@spam.com (Chief Editor) — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:32:06 BST

With the new academic term fast approaching, Barclaycard has revamped its
Student Barclaycard web-site with a few home truths for students.

The new site lays out the benefits of using a credit card but also sets out
clear advice for Students on the potential downsides of debt and advice on
borrowing responsibly.

Self assesment tax warning

no@spam.com (Chief Editor) — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:23:17 BST

People who ignore the September 30 self assessment deadline are being
warned they could face serious financial problems according to a leading
tax expert.