Card Fraud is on the Rise…..But What Can You do About it?
The UK anti-fraud organisation CIFAS recently reported an 11% year-on-year drop in fraudulent activity in 2013. But that only tells half the story! Levels of fraud remain high compared to previous years but of most concern is an increase in card fraud, which leapt to 30% in 2013 from 10% in the previous year. CIFAS […]
Prepaid Solutions for that Online Shopping Obsession!
Given that most retailers and businesses have transferred their businesses to an online platform, it is now easier than ever to purchase goods online. From groceries and everyday items to high-end luxury goods such as TVs and fridge-freezers, it appears that you can now buy virtually anything on the net. While there are undoubtedly many […]
The Advantages of Prepaid Cards for Teens
When it comes to children being in control of their finances, it’s very easy for people of a young age to get carried away. Fortunately for those wishing to learn about finance and manage their own savings, prepaid cards for teens exist as an option for them. There are no debt fears as there is […]
The Best Half-term Holiday Destinations – Sun, Sand or Snow?
With half-term just around the corner, and with the weather in the UK far from ideal, it could be the perfect week to get away and enjoy an early break. Snow, heavy rain and flooding are widespread so jetting off to sunnier or warmer shores could definitely be seen as a means of escape. Alternatively, […]
Rates on Fixed-term Mortgages Rise – Consumers Urged to Act
Rates on fixed-term mortgages are rising and borrowers looking for a long-term fix are being urged to act quickly. Many five-year, fixed rate mortgages from the major lenders have all risen in the past few weeks, with several low-rate products being withdrawn altogether. Santander, Natwest, Nationwide, Yorkshire Building Society, Clydesdale Bank and Tesco Bank have […]
An Alternative Means of Short Term Finance …via Facebook
An innovative new mobile application could help those struggling with their finances. The ‘Agree It’ app enables Facebook friends to form loan agreements and borrow money, offering a different solution to high-interest unsecured loans from other sources and is just another new development of the Peer-to-Peer finance concept. It means both parties can reach agreements […]
The Champions League Returns: A Brief Guide for Away Fans
February sees the return of Europe’s premier footballing competition and for fans considering making the trips abroad to watch their teams in action, managing finances can play an important role. The Champions League draw for the knockout stages will see four English clubs travel to all corners of Europe, with every destination offering something a […]
Crowdfunding Platform Indiegogo eyes $40m Global Expansion
The crowdfunding platform that has built a reputation for financing film and technological startups is aiming to expand after raising $40m in funding. Indiegogo, whose most recent exploits include financing the Jamaican bobsleigh team to reach the Sochi Winter Olympics, raised the amount with three rounds of funding. It smashed the total of $15m raised […]
Employees opt for Income Protection Over Pay Rises
The latest research suggests it’s not all about money for many employees, as benefits such as income and health insurance appear prominently on their agendas. According to Group Risk Development (GRiD), more than two in five employees suggested they would forego a pay rise of between 1% and 3% for employer-sponsored protection. The trade body […]
The Falling Peso: The Perfect Time to Visit Argentina?
People visiting Argentina can get even more for their cash in the current financial climate, after the national currency – the Peso – went into freefall. It declined in value by 17% across two days, leading to a lowering of prices across the country while the black market for US dollars is currently booming. Additional […]
