RUMBLINGS FROM A world increasingly hungry for oil and grain caused a 5.9% jump in food prices since and there’s no end in sight. “There is a global increase in demand for food commodities, driven by a rapidly growing middle class in India, China and other developing countries seeking protein,” explains Jack W. Plunkett, CEO [...]
It isn’t just the Duchess of York who is struggling with debt and taking steps to avoid bankruptcy. It is estimated that more than a million people have “problem debts” – as recession, rising unemployment and the credit crunch take their toll. Many of these people will put their finances back on an even keel [...]
With someone going bankrupt every minute in the UK, debt is a problem many of us know all too well. But there are ways out of the trap, as Nathalie Bonney shows. It’s official: we are a nation in debt. UK personal debt at the end of April 2010 stood at a mammoth £1,460 billion, [...]
While banks in most countries charge a monthly fee in exchange for banking services, the UK is pretty much unique in offering free current accounts to customers who remain in credit. However, for some time now, banking experts have warned that the days of free banking are coming to an end as banks and building [...]
Are you sick and tired of paying over the odds for your weekly grocery bill? Nathalie Bonney reveals how you can beat the supermarkets at their own game. Asda recently launched an internet comparison service, promising to pay its customers the difference if they could have bought their shopping for less money elsewhere. But even [...]
A psychiatric nurse wants to get rid of his debts and start saving for his children. Pete Herdman, independent financial adviser with Skerritt Consultants is on hand to offer his expert advice. Brett Doolan, 38, is a psychiatric nurse with the NHS earning £28,816 a year. He has recently moved into a friend’s house in [...]
Do you know why your gas and electricity bills are so high? Hannah Ricci reveals the true cost of appliances and shows how to slash your bill. How much do you spend on your energy bills? The proportion of our income directed towards simply heating and running our homes is getting out of control for [...]
Every little bit helps – so Moneywise has come up with 20 top ways you can make counting the pennies add up to a considerable saving. The weeks before pay day are usually the time when many of us wish we had a magic wand that could turn the few pounds we’ve got left into [...]
To become wealthy is a matter of dedication and not landing a jackpot. I know of people who would be now financially stable but because of their poor money management skills are deep in debt. Generating wealth is not determined by how much money you make. Making money is good but why do some people [...]
Chances are that if you read this article you know you can improve your finances, or you really need to improve your economy. Whether you are on payday loans are ideal as short-term loans or you have a number of other credit institutions, this article may help you improve your approach to your finances in [...]
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