May 2009
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Compare gas and electricity prices and save for your holiday.
What do energy prices have to do with going on a fabulous holiday? Holidays cost money and most people in the UK are throwing away enough money on their gas and electricity to pay for a splendid holiday every year. No we are not referring to leaving on an occasional light or setting the [...]
Why do energy prices rise in the summer?
It is extremely hard to fathom but Gas prices seem to actually rise during summer months when demand is almost nil. Why is this? One can understand the rise in electricity prices as we all turn on air conditioners. But why would gas prices rise when we are not running any heat? Many of us [...]
Why do electricity prices fluctuate madly?
When you pay your electricity bill every month do you every give thought to the costs behind that bill? Probably not. Most of us just take a glance at the bill and recoil in horror at the most recent increase. Or if we have had a mild season, rejoice in the unexpected windfall of a [...]
Compare energy prices at least once a year
So many people have been saving money by switching energy suppliers of late that noted energy savings website EnergyChoices.co.uk has actually been able to document savings of well over 2000 pounds for many of the web sites users. It appears that a huge percentage of UK energy buyers are unaware that they should compare gas [...]
Adverse Credit Cards make a surprising comeback
Just one short year ago credit was loose and freewheeling. Almost anyone could qualify for a low interest credit card or long float card. Companies like Barclays and Natwest gave out cards like sweets at the fair. But it appears the circus has left town and took along with it all of beloved easy credit. [...]
Choose a Natwest credit card if you need time before making your payment.
What are the factors involved in choosing a credit card. One would assume that the annual rate of interest is first and foremost but this simply is not the case. Is the annual charge for having the card a factor? It can be. Some credit card companies charge as much as 60 pounds per annum [...]
British tech company Sonix7 offers UK consumers a viable alternative to Apple
= For Immediate Release =
Lancashire, UK., May 19th 2009 – Northwest England might not exactly be where you would expect to find a media player that can rival the iPod, but at the office of British tech company Sonix7 that’s exactly what you’ll find.
The Media Box is a fully functioning Portable Media Player with some impressive features [...]
Gift Boutique Offers Special Gifts Like Organic Baby Skincare for Mums to be…
Dublin, Ireland. – Have a friend who is soon going to have a new baby? For many women it can be difficult to tell the difference between something that’s a waste of time and a something that a new mother will genuinely appreciate. Luckily, Gift Boutique offers a range of mum to be gifts [...]
Travelers should always carry the Post Office Credit Card.
There is one item that should always accompany you on a holiday or business trip abroad. No, it’s not your electric toothbrush or favorite striped pajamas. The one thing UK citizens going abroad will always need is a Post Office Credit Card. Aside from its obvious advantages while home in the UK. Those being 17,000 [...]
Credit Choices adds a re-mortgage calculator
Immensely popular UK consumer credit information website Credit Choices has made a superb addition to its collection of free personal finance tools. Found on the Internet at Creditchoices.co.uk. This free online resource is noted for the hundreds of impartial credit card and personal lending reviews. While Credit Choices has always maintained a free mortgage calculator [...]
Are 100% mortgages gone forever?
Major United Kingdom lending institution Abbey Mortgages has once again stated its position that deposits for house mortgages will not decrease to a level below 10%. Even the most financially secure clients are being refused 5% down loans. This is in no way due to the financial status of borrower. Actually most bank customers currently [...]
Direct SME marketing is combating credit crunch
Portsmouth, UK., May 7, 2009 – As the owner of a small business, it’s very easy to let the recession get you down. Declining sales figures, increased competition and an overly negative media have built up the impression amongst consumer and business users alike that there are no solutions to the crisis. The reality though [...]
