October 2014

Older generation 20% debt increase

Latest figures have highlighted how the debt among over-55s has increased by almost 20 per cent in the past year. This goes against previous evidence suggesting that the older generation are actually better off, and it is the younger generation (aged 18-24) most in trouble with
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The challenge to Big 4 banking

This year has been a good one for South Africa’s four largest banks despite an emerging market crisis and an increase in the domestic interest rate, according to a recent report in the Mail & Guardian   The report, based on Pricewaterhouse Coopers’ (PwC) latest
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Reasons Why You May Have Bought Insufficient Car Insurance

There aren’t many people who would say that buying auto insurance is a fun thing to do. However, it is an important task to carry out if you want to be insured properly. Imagine how disappointed you would be if you were told that your policy doesn’t cover your damages or not
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Is it time to re-mortgage?

 by  LendingMemo  “Is it time to re-mortgage?” A lot of people are asking this question right now – but it is an impossible one to answer with conviction. Asking someone whether it’s time to re-mortgage is akin to asking someone whether the share price of some big company is now
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A guide to professional negligence

Smaller businesses are much less likely to suffer from the negligence of a solicitor or an accountant as compared to the big businesses. But when it comes to overall impact of such negligence, it can devastate smaller businesses. However, small businesses do have options to claim
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Saving Money For Your Retirement? We Guarantee These Ideas Will Help

We all know how worrying it can be when you’re thinking about planning for retirement. Once you stop earning a wage, you’ll need enough cash in the bank to see you through the rest of your days. In this article, we’re going to present you with a list of ideas that should help. At
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Britons take comfort in banking by phone

Before we get into the detail of the article, I really want to thank the team here for letting me post here with them.  It means a lot to be able to get something published for my Odd Family Blog at great site like this. Britons are increasingly using the internet and mobile
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5 Common Car Loan Terms Explained

For so many people, the process of buying a car is daunting. When you feel quite baffled by the range of complex and unfamiliar terms that are relevant to car finance, the whole experience can be quite scary. However, if you seek the services of an experienced and reputable car
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Home Secrets: How To Save Money At Home Today

Link to image  Saving money in your home is tricky. You might think that you need everything you have in your home and that you are already living on a tight budget. You can always find extra ways to save money in your household. Whether you need to start spending less or you
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