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Coping with redundancy
Being told that you have been made redundant can be a traumatic and unsettling experience, leaving you unsure of what to do next. So how can you cope with redundancy?...
Crisis on the High Street: What Does it Mean for You?
With empty shop premises and closing down sale signs everywhere you turn, what does the crisis on the high street mean for you?...
Effective Ways to Manage Your Debts
If the recent credit crunch has taught us anything, it is that borrowing always had to be repaid at some point. So how can you manage your debts, and hopefully reduce…...
How Safe are your Savings?
The global financial crisis has demonstrated that banks are no longer the rock-solid financial institutions they used to be....
Keeping Your Credit Report Clean
Without a good credit score, you will find it difficult to get personal loans, credit cards, mortgage, or even a mobile phone. So what steps should you take to keep…...
Protecting Your Finances During a Divorce
Divorce is almost always a painful process, but there are some simple ways to help you make sure that your finances are not badly affected....
Simple Ways to Keep Track of Home Finances
Keeping track of your home finances doesn't have to be a chore. It only takes a few simple steps to change your outlook and become a saver instead of a spender.…...
The Credit Crunch: How Did it Happen?
It began in the US, and quickly spread throughout the world, prompting a stock market crash on a scale that hadn’t been experienced since the great Wall Street Crash…...
Understanding Inflation and Deflation
Recent reports suggest the UK economy is headed either for a period of high inflation or deflation. But what are the differences between the two, and are there…...
Understanding Inflation and How it Affects You
Inflation has been one of the biggest concerns of the past year. But what causes inflation and how does it affect you?...
Understanding the Economic Cycle
It's a simple theory of 'what goes up, must come down'. But what exactly is the economic cycle, and how does it work it work in practice?...
What Are Your Rights If Your Company Becomes Insolvent?
If the company you work for becomes insolvent here are the main points that you need to know....
What Does the Recession Mean For You?
Recent economic indicators have shown that the UK is close to recession. But what will recession mean for you?...
What is a Hedge Fund?
For most investors, the world of hedge funds is shrouded in mystery. So what is a hedge fund, and how do they make money for investors?...