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  • A Brief History of Hyperinflation
    It has been a tumultuous few weeks for the financial sector. But aside from the tax funded bailout proposed by the government, average folks - like myself - haven't really seen anything too dramatic; I mean, they haven't stopped building those houses across the street? We hear phrases like 'recession' and 'the worst week in history' get bandied about by newscasters and alike, but in the past, instances of foreign currency hyperinflation have been so absurd, there has literally been panic in the streets.
  • Beijing and its attractions
    This year the global economic situation is causing UK tourists to consider travelling further afield than the Eurozone on their doorstep. The reason is quite simple, once they have dealt with such necessities as travel insurance and accommodation, few, if any, of their neighbouring tourist destinations is likely to offer much value for money for the weakened Sterling in the wake of the credit crunch. For some who are eager to visit the historical and architectural sights associated with such infamous European cities as Paris, Rome and Venice, such places will now be off-limits. Luckily however, the East has many equivalents, for example Beijing.
  • Circumstances when life insurance companies do not pay out
    There are certain times when life insurance policies will not pay out and this article looks at a few examples.
  • Circumstances when life insurance companies don't pay out
    With the continuing global economic crisis, there has been a lot in the press recently concerning the importance of life insurance at such a time and whether it is even certain that we'll receive our money when we are due it. This is particularly relevant in the UK at the moment with the Janice Wild Vs Windsor Life case, but the aim of this article is to highlight that this is an isolated incident and that we shouldn't lose trust in the UK life insurance industry as a whole.
  • Guide to Home Insurance for a Council House
    Living in a council house? Bamboozled by home insurance? Find out what type of policy you need with this guide to insuring your possessions in a council-owned property.
  • Guide to Protecting Your Home Against a Flood
    Floods are not seasonal, and can happen at anytime of the year. So as we head into summertime, just how ready are you - and your home - if there's more water than sunshine?
  • Let's Talk About Life Insurance
    A casual journey from the boring subject of Life Insurance to the fascinating world of Cryogenics. Life insurance is never a fun topic to discuss. Nevertheless I have recently found that I am developing an interest in when would be the best time for me to take out a policy. As it stands there are two schools of thought. Read on to find out more.
  • On a health-binge? Why you should review your life insurance policy
    The global economic crisis is causing all of us to review our outgoings and to reconsider whether we really need to spend on items we used to take for granted such as life insurance. However, whilst many of us are eager to reject the idea of life insurance as a necessity at all, we all know that the best way to really save and benefit from the security it offers is to be a healthier person. So how healthy are you? And could you be benefiting from kicking some of those indulgent vices into touch?
  • Top 5 Camping Moors in England
    With its abundant coastline and rolling green hills, camping in English countryside used to be something of a holiday must. However, in the pre-recession years more and more of us favoured nice hotels and the golden sands of increasingly accessible faraway countries. Well you guessed it, with international tourism officially on the decline, camping is back - and if you stay in England you shouldn't have to fork out too much for travel insurance. Here are my top five moors to camp on.
  • Warning - Don't Feed the Jeeps
    I am currently looking to buy a new car. At the moment I am driving a 15 year old Jeep and I have come to the point where I just can't take anymore. It's not that I don't like Jeeps, I do, it's just that I can't afford the petrol!
  • Why Talking About the Weather is More Than a National Pastime
    Britain has always been known for its sporadic and unseasonable weather. There can be no guarantees of a tangible summer and even though our country is relatively tiny compared to more stable countries weather wise, winter is by no means a blanket temperature either. But for many home owners this autumn and winter, the prospect of flooding is a real concern.

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