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US to implement tighter financial regulations

Posted on 07. Jul, 2009.

The US government is preparing to launch a massive financial reform to avoid future financial crises. The Obama administration says that the current system of regulation leaves too many legal gaps on the bases on old-fashioned notions of fiscal risk.

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Helping Charities with Falling Incomes: 10 Ways to Donate at No Cost

Posted on 02. Jul, 2009.

In this global economic crisis, charities are often the first to feel the pain. However, supporting your favorite charities does not always involve your pocketbook. From making videos to simply clicking your mouse, you can help charities with these 10 easy ways to donate without spending a dime.

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10 Celebrities who Survived Bankruptcy

Posted on 24. Jun, 2009.

Celebrities are the beautiful people of the world who get to live the kind of lives that we can only dream of. They earn seven figure salaries, live in mansions and drive expensive cars. But even celebrities can be careless with their money, and hit rock bottom. Here is a list citing 10 celebrities who have had to file for bankruptcy in order to stay afloat.

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Ireland’s New Credit Card: Ryanair 0% Balance Transfer

Posted on 23. Jun, 2009.

Ryanair & MBNA Ireland, giants in their respective fields
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fare airline, emerged in June 2009 as Europe’s biggest airline in terms of passenger numbers, having overtaken major rivals such as Air France, British Airways and Lufthansa.
Ryanair operates on more than 830 routes across 26 countries, connecting 148 destinations.
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Ernst & Young: Families save £200 mortgage cuts

Posted on 19. Jun, 2009.

The radical interest rate cuts by the Bank of England have yielded an average 25% improvement in the disposable income of households with mortgages, leaving families with a little over £200 more per month, according to Ernst & Young.

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When Is It Time to Get A New Credit Card?

Posted on 15. Jun, 2009.

Holding on to credit cards for a long time can mean that you are missing out on potential benefits that a new credit card might offer – if you keep balances on your cards. Here are some features on credit cards that you may want.

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2009 High for Pound Against Euro

Posted on 11. Jun, 2009.

Sterling has reached its highest level against the euro since the start of the year after data suggested the UK recession may be over.

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Public faith in banks remains strong

Posted on 08. Jun, 2009.

Despite the global financial crisis, public faith in banks remains strong, with the bulk of people still trusting them more than they do organisations such as the BBC or NHS, according to a survey.

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Interest rates slashed on top-paying ISA accounts

Posted on 05. Jun, 2009.

According to price comparison website Moneynet, interest rates have been slashed on some of the top-paying individual savings accounts (ISAs). Some banks and building societies have now drawn in all the deposits they had wanted just two months ago.

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The Top 5 Advantages of Credit Cards

Posted on 04. Jun, 2009.

Do you think credit cards can have a positive or negative effect within an individual’s or business’s life? While credit cards can earn negative press, they actually offer a variety of advantages for both businesses and individuals. Credit cards can offer convenience, can improve credit scores, can help to manage a monthly or annual budget, [...]

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