When it comes to sorting out our finances, we all know the type of service a broker provides, but what about discount brokers – how many of us know exactly what they do? This article will explain how they differ…
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Reducing card fraud and identity theft is the ultimate goal of retailers and financial institutions that have partnered on EMV cards. That why both retailers and banks were ecstatic to here that Canada has had great success in 2014 using…
It sounds like a dream… When you are drowning in debt and you hear that there is a company that can reduce and even erase your debt for less than you owe, it’s like seeing the searchlight on a rescue…
Credit or loan protection insurance otherwise known as PPI, aids policyholders in financial support especially in times of need. If it is unemployment o disability, this policy can aid in protecting monthly loan payments and also provide security from credit…
Car shopping can be fun until the car salesman shows up. If you don’t want to be pressured into buying what he or she wants you to buy, here are 5 tips to avoid being taken advantage of by an…
To fall into a bankruptcy can be a difficult and stressful period. However, do you know that bankruptcy laws are created so as to help those going though that stressful period have a new beginning? People are normally surrounded by…
Investment ISAs, also known as stocks and shares ISAs, are a very specific type of investment. The concept of them is one that many people struggle to understand, despite the fact that they offer a fantastic opportunity to invest money…
Structured Settlements have been around for a while but have become legal in the year 1982 when the federal government passed the law. Instead of receiving lump sum amounts for personal injury claims this came as a blessing in disguise…
Retirement looms in the future like a golden promise — bright, desirable and rewarding. Maybe you hope to retire abroad, or just finally relax into the home you’ve had for years. However you won’t be able to retire into a…
Education in South Africa is fast falling victim to increasing living expenses that outstrip salary increases. Typically, the cost of education increases at 9% per annum, much higher than the current inflation rate, meaning that the cost of education is…