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Brits keep secret bank accounts (and secret debt)

More than seven million people in the UK keep a current account secret from their partner, according to research. It’s long been known that debt and finances are a main cause of fighting and problems between couples, but this new research shows that the problem goes much deeper than that. Abbey National bank discovered 12% […]

Be Debt Savvy On Christmas - for a better 2008

Christmas is an ultimate test for many of us to show our real money management skills, as Christmas pushes the spending pressures to the limit. Its the time of the year when people really cross the line and get in to insane purchase agreements, and endup with horrendous expenses beyond their credit limits, or high […]

Good Debt - Have you heard of it?

The word debt immediately send shivers down the spines of many people as it is associated with sleepless nights and the worry of covering re-payments while covering daily living expenses.

With today’s credit card mentality debt seems to have become the norm, almost everyone has a credit card or some kind of loan.  It can be […]

Increase your income! - ways you can receive more money!

Knowing a few simple facts can help you secure more money than you currently earn. The tiny steps given in the article can make a huge difference only if you believe in the saying
“penny earned is a penny saved”

Top 10 Pesonal Bank Account Handling Mistakes - UK

Its not everyday you get to hear this.
“PRINCE Charles’s personal bank details have been stolen, they include his vital account number, sort code and national insurance number.“
(The People Newspaper, United Kingdom - issue 24 June 2007)
The Prince’s secret details are believed to have been on a laptop computer stolen from an accountant’s car. The […]

Managing Money Wisely To Be Debt Free

Debt Burden
There is a common practice of sending your disposable income straight to your savings account. Its a widely practiced common mistake by individuals who are in debts and financially less aware. More priority is given by such individuals to accumulate a decent saved sum by the end of the year by delaying to […]

CGT UK- Capital Gains Tax Checklist

Capital Gains Tax ( CGT)
What is CGT?
It is a tax imposed by the government on individuals who make a gain by selling assets other than their main home, such as making a profit on stocks or profiting from properties which are bought for the purpose of resale.
Why is it important to know about CGT?
You may […]