The words “free” and “prepaid” may light up your eyes, and it’s no wonder that these new types of credit cards are fast becoming one of the hot new items in the credit card world. They give you instant approval to spend. They don’t have a long drawn-out application process. And you don’t even need [...]
Archive for May, 2010
Prepaid Credit Cards – The Credit Card For People Who Hate Being In Debt
Most people are aware that a credit card is almost an essential element as far as enhancing spending ability in the modern age. Whether by accident or more probably by design, the credit card companies have made it almost a necessity for people to use their products in order to establish a credit history. This [...]
At least 10 dead after Israel raids convoy
Israeli navy commandos raid the international convoy of ships carrying humanitarian supplies to the Gaza Strip, reportedly killing at least two and possibly as many as ten of the pro-Palestinian activists on board View full post on Financial Times – UK Homepage
Israeli commandos raid Gaza ship convoy
Israeli navy commandos raid the international convoy of ships carrying humanitarian supplies to the Gaza Strip, reportedly killing at least two and possibly as many as ten of the pro-Palestinian activists on board View full post on Financial Times – UK Homepage
Cheap Bad Credit Loans: Boost Up Your Credit Score
For a person who is labeled as bad credit holder, it becomes very difficult to get a loan deal suitable and appropriate for his conditions. Lenders generally do not show much interest in lending them money in lower interest rates. Under such circumstances the bad credit holder can depend only on one, the [...]
Cameron reaffirms deficit strategy
David Cameron seeks to reassure the City that the loss of David Laws as chief secretary to the Treasury will not destabilise the coalition government’s plans to tackle the £156bn deficit View full post on Financial Times – UK Homepage
Obama aide says spill could last months
The UK group prepares its latest attempt to block oil spewing out of the well in the Gulf of Mexico after efforts to pump mud and junk, including tyres and golf balls, failed View full post on Financial Times – UK Homepage
Debt Management 101: 7 Key Rules every Consumer Should Know
Individuals often feel overwhelmed when they come to a point in life where they must ask for help from a credit counselor or debt management specialist. Without some specific guidelines to assist them along the way, many may make poor decisions and, in the long run, only compound their original financial problems. But what is [...]
Bankers’ ‘doomsday scenarios’ under fire
Banks are exaggerating the economic effects of the regulations they are likely to face in the coming years, says Stephen Cecchetti, the economist running an international impact study View full post on Financial Times – UK Homepage