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Alarming amount of debt written off by banks every day in the UK - are we only now beginning to see the true outcome of the credit crunch?

Bertrand Retirement Strategies makes top 3 in the Oklahoman’s Readers’ Choice Awards, competing against mid to large sized heavyweights in the Financial Advisors category.

After a long period of discussion, the developer of the UWCFS Quick Card - UWC Financial Services Ltd has finally achieved the agreement to be providing its financial services to the clients of OKPAY ltd.

If you are considering a debt settlement company, there are new laws in place by the FTC providing the consumer new protections. By familiarizing yourself with these new regulations you can ensure that your experience will go well.

Online currency trading is increasingly popular nowadays. The volume of trade in foreign exchange markets is going from strength to strength. Forex trading offers huge potential for earnings. But, not every currency trader garners profit every time. If you’re ready to jump on the bandwagon of forex investment, you can do yourself a world of good by creating an account with FXCentral, the most credible and popular online forex broker with a difference. The most noteworthy features of this forex broker are its pioneering trading platform, technology, tools, and above all, the unprecedented nonstop customer support.

Financial education is now rated as the most valuable employee benefit, particularly among people over 40.

H. Bradley Bertrand, Senior Financial Advisor at Bertrand Retirement Strategies recently joined the Society of Financial Awareness (SOFA), a volunteer-based group of financial professionals, offering companies and community groups in Oklahoma, financial education through seminars and workshops. The Society’s goal is to help eliminate financial illiteracy, enlighten through financial education, empower individuals to take charge of their finances and embrace the community by building relationships through trust, integrity and public service.

Get to Know the Federal Credit Unions from Navy Federal Credit Union to the Rest of the Credit Unions in the Country Through USA Credit Unions

The Homeownership Center, a division of Consumer Education Services Inc., a Raleigh-based national nonprofit organization, announced today a new opportunity for any homeowner who is 62 years old or older and might be considering a reverse mortgage.

The role of internet in our day to day lives is beyond imagination. It has taken the top spot when it comes to provide information (on any topic of your choice). But its usefulness does not stop there; it is now acting as a major source of extra income. Making money on the internet has now become easier than ever. The only things you require to earn money from internet are a computer and a dependable internet connection. You will be amazed by the opportunities available online to make money; it can even surpass the salary that your full time job pays you. The various exciting benefits that internet provides is the flexible timing it offers, you do not have to work from nine to five as in a regular job, it also provides you with a wide variety of internet jobs to choose from according to your liking, preference and skills.

While economic news seems to rule the headlines, everyone from average consumers to business owners await news that a real turnaround is occurring. Financial news can be difficult to assess as so many factors are involved, including such things as business profit reports, consumer credit, and public and private debt. But is the collective ‘Spend Now – Pay Later’ mentality finally slowing down or coming to an end?

A recent survey of more than 200 Americans, commissioned by the national nonprofit organization, CESI Debt Solutions, found that 80% of married couples spend money their spouse does not know about and almost 18.5% of those married people have credit cards their spouse does not know about. In addition, 38% of married couples are concerned the revelation of their secret spending would result in their spouse seeking divorce/separation if he or she were to find out about their financial infidelity.

In today's modern world, debt is becoming a larger and larger program for a growing number of Americans. Many want to know how they can relieve their debts and if those debt relief programs are actually effective.

Award-winning debt settlement company earns accredited status from two trusted industry organizations, demonstrating once again its trusted reputation to clients and offering hope to indebted consumers.

Guernsey based personal loans broker Inter Financial Limited have just released a new finance facility for residents based in the Channel Islands.

Rupeetalk.com explains floating interest rate and how it results in increased EMI and tenure over the years.

Rupeetalk.com explains how the base rate implementation from July 1, 2010 will help achieve transparency in the home loan process.

Personal loans give access to quick money at times of urgent financial needs. Be it your daughter’s wedding, a medical emergency, or a house renovation, personal loan is a one stop solution. Personal loans are availed for all your personal requirements and you need not disclose the end use of the loan to the lender. Thus personal loans are also referred as all purpose loans. Personal loans are unsecured in nature i.e. there is no requirement for security, guarantor or hypothecation of assets. Thus a lender takes a risk availing this loan.

Rupeetalk.com explains different factors which need to be considered before availing a home loan.

New leaflet campaign will warn people about the dangers of borrowing from a loan shark

A staggering 5.4 million UK homeowners would not be able to afford a rise in interest rates according to new research from Shelter, the housing and homeless charity.

The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) annual statistics reported that an additional 2.4 million enquiries for debt advice were received by its call centres in 2009 compared to 2008.

With the credit market in turmoil these days, it can be exceptionally challenging for people to find a loan when they need one. And it’s even more challenging to find the best rates on loans, with so many different banks and so many different offers.

The Competition Commission has effectively banned Banks and Lenders from selling controversial payment protection insurance (PPI) at the same time as loans, mortgages or credit cards.

Interest rates are kept on hold at record low levels but this means little for people already struggling with debts.