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Matt Pressman's Articles in Personal Finance

  • How Hard Does Your Money Really Work?
    We tend to think about money as a means to pay for things, but it can actually do a lot more for you than you might think. If you have your own business it is particularly important to manage your money effectively.
  • Bemused by banking options?
    How do you know when a new financial offer is the right one for you? With a quick check over your current financial situation and a browse through the available offers, you may just find a new way to save yourself some money.
  • Feeling the Squeeze: Riding Out the Financial Storm
    Homeowners may be feeling the squeeze of the credit crunch most, but it still affects pretty much everyone. But by showing a little frugalness and separating ‘essentials’ from ‘luxuries’, it may be possible to survive a potential financial crisis.
  • David Vs Goliath?: The Global Arguments Over Interchange Fees
    Across the US and Europe, retailers and consumers are chastising credit card companies Visa and MasterCard for their ‘interchange fees’ – the amount they charge retailers for the privilege of accepting their cards. But is this a clear-cut case of David versus Goliath?
  • Football: Playing The Money Game
    Each year football fans up and down the country spend thousands of pounds on season tickets, club shirts, travel, food and beer. And with ever-rising prices and the addiction of the beautiful game, more and more supporters need support themselves!
  • Bursting the Big Black Financial Cloud
    The impact of the recent economic downturn has been widely covered in the press. Everyday bills for shopping, heating and travel have all increased above the rate of inflation but there are ways you can reduce the blow.
  • Avoid Being Hung Out To Dry With A Bad Loan Deal
    While it might be easy to obtain a loan, it doesn’t mean it is a decision that should be taken lightly. Shop around, read the small print and don’t get hung out to dry.
  • A Little Advice Goes A Long Way
    It is no secret that life costs money, and how much you spend can take its toll your future plans. However, with a little thought and planning, its possible to plan for the future, while living for the here-and-now
  • Injury claims can lend a helping hand
    Sustaining an injury due to an accident can result in both physical and psychological damage. If the accident has occurred due to third party negligence, it is important to know your legal rights and how you can claim for compensation.
  • Day to day savings ensure the unexpected is taken care of
    Financial investment is an intelligent way to plan for the future. By choosing the right savings account, it is not only possible to safeguard one’s life post-employment, but it can also help to be more prepared for the unexpected.
  • Food for thought: too much choice is no bad thing in the mortgage world
    When looking to buy a house, it’s important to fully understand the many ins and outs of the mortgage process before making any commitment. And by knowing the right questions to ask, this will ensure there will be no nasty surprises further down the line.
  • Make significant savings with an online savings account
    Banks are currently trying to get consumers to open online savings accounts, but what exactly are they and how do they work?
  • Save yourself a small fortune with a great ISA deal
    It is the start of a new tax year, and for those who failed to make their most of their tax free savings in 2007-08, opening an ISA should be a new 'tax' year's resolution.
  • Prepare a will; for the benefit of those you love
    Unfortunately, almost one in five UK residents die without having made a will, leaving relatives to pick up the pieces and work out how best to distribute the deceased person's estate between relatives, friends and charities.
  • Equity Release: The Key to a Happy Retirement?
    For many retired homeowners equity release can provide a source of extra money with which to fully enjoy those retirement years. However, equity release is also a huge financial commitment which should be fully explored beforehand.
  • Britons plan to save more in 2008
    Britons are resolving to save more money during 2008, it has been revealed - although whether that ideal is followed through is another matter entirely.

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