At a meeting with Commonwealth leaders on 27th November 2009, the British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, was to suggest the introduction of a tax for banks, the Tobin Tax. The prime minister’s idea was that this tax should be on a global level, meaning that all commonwealth countries should adopt the tax for all financial […]
Many borrowers with high monthly repayments on credit card debt and personal overdrafts choose to pursue debt consolidation. However, whether a debt consolidation loan enables someone to benefit from a low APR depends upon numerous factors. Is it wise for those with bad credit to turn unsecured debts into a secured loan? Is the risk […]
Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) has been heavily mis-sold over the past decade by ruthless financial institutions intent on boosting profits. In many cases customers were told that they couldn’t get a loan if they didn’t take out this additional costly insurance. What Lenders Never Told The Customer About Redundancy Insurance It is a fair assumption […]
With interest rates at an all time low, savers are finding it very difficult to get good interest rates. Therefore it is very important for everyone to make the most of the amount they are allowed to invest in an individual savings account or ISA. Here is a summary of the rules and limits for […]
Finding it hard to balance the family budget? Well, maximizing tax deductions will certainly be a great help to keep the family finances running smoothly. Here are some tips that Australian families can use get more rebates from taxes. Keep Accurate Records to Help Maximize Tax Deductions The Australian Taxation Office assumes that all taxpayers […]