What I call the, “I want it NOW” syndrome, is something that we expect from children. The problem being that many adults never mature enough to grow out of this syndrome. People should get credit counseling at a very young age – it should be a required curriculum in our school system. There are many theories as to why people…
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Loan Payment Protection Insurance Still Facing Problems
Despite the fact that the Financial Services Authority (FSA) investigated the payment protection insurance (PPI) sector and set out guidelines which those selling the cover were to follow, over 4,000 cases of mis-selling are being investigated in 2007. While this fact alone is bad enough, the figure is twice that of the year before, giving consumers cause for concern when…
Changes Afoot In The Broader Real Estate Market
It’s finally happening. The recent repeated warnings of economists and industry watchers predicted the housing boom of the 2000s is winding down. The recent news is full of reports about slowing existing home sales, rising inventories, longer selling cycles and lower asking prices. So if the housing market finally appears to be cooling down, commercial real estate investors should take…
Debt Settlement Or Consumer Credit Counseling Which Path Should You Choose
If your credit card debt is keeping you up at night, there’s a strong possibility that you’re in the process of determining which path would best suit you so that you can be free of debt and start living again. As a matter of fact, you’ve probably scoured the Internet for hours at a time, yet still find yourself confused…
Uk Loan Protection Insurance Still Under Investigation
UK loan protection insurance is taken out to ensure that if you lose your income through accident, sickness or unemployment you would have money to be able to repay you monthly loan repayments each month. Cover usually kicks in after 30 days of being out of work and continues for up to 12 months and with some providers for up…
Credit Cards Why Are They So Popular
Credit cards have ballooned in popularity over the last decade. While once the preserve of the very rich, or very indebted, they are now available to practically everyone who wants them. They have become far easier to get a hold of. There is also a huge variety of choice out there for anyone who wants a credit card. Different Types…
Think Before You Buy A Consumer Debt Consolidation Program
World has become fast moving today. With the expand in the economy and access to resources globally, it is not strange to see many people get into debt and then consider enrolling in a consumer debt consolidation program. There can be various bills that can return to haunt your happiness. Bills such as education costs, home ownership bills, medical expenses…
Disclosures On Software Discounts
If a person enters a store to purchase software for their home computer system, they will be exposed to many disclosures on software discounts throughout the store. These disclosures on software discounts might be identified by then manufacturers item description that states the program is discounted because the warranty has run out on the item. When a consumer sees this…
Coupon Frauds
Online shopping is in a booming spree as more retailers take their business to online stores what they call as e-tailors (electronic retailers) instead of traditional brick and mortar stores. As per a study conducted by the National Retail Federation there are approximately 52 million people search the net hunting the best deals. One can find online coupons everywhere like…
Customer Service Customers Serving Customers
Did you know that an online business forum could pay significant dividends in customer service? Customer service is a very important aspect of your online business. Some businesses err on the side of too little interest shown to customers while others can be extremely overbearing and smother a new client until they consider a restraining order. There is a middle…