Your credit report is a useful document, both for yourself and potential lenders. It’s important to understand what’s included in the report and the impact your actions can have on it. You need to know what lenders are looking for, as this can help avoid issues when applying for credit. What Is a Credit Report? A credit report is a document with details of your previous … [Read more...] about What information goes in your credit report?
Archives for August 2014
Insuring your motorbike - which policy do you need?
If you’ve ever had to get insurance for driving a car, then understanding motorbike insurance should present no difficulties. But if not, then this rough guide ought to answer most questions. First things first, yes, you do need insurance. If you’re caught riding a bike, either your own or someone else’s, without adequate insurance, then you can expect trouble. So before … [Read more...] about Insuring your motorbike - which policy do you need?
How to have formidable finances when you retire
“He was only two days from retirement!” You’ll hear that old cliché in almost every cop film as some old buck on the police force meets a sticky end in a plot-altering heroic act. They’ll bite the bullet capturing that one thing that eluded them after 50 years of coasting on the job – true honour. But that sticky end means they missed out on all the complications of … [Read more...] about How to have formidable finances when you retire
#LVThat - How Many Takes Did It Take competition!
This is an LV sponsored post Those of us who like to keep up to date on all the latest social media platforms will likely know of the angst involved in trying to get the perfect video clip for YouTube or Vine and the ideal snap for Instagram. Setting up the right angle, tweaking the lighting, waiting for the best timing, adding filters; the satisfaction of finally … [Read more...] about #LVThat - How Many Takes Did It Take competition!
Payment Protection Insurance refunds short by up to £1billion
An investigation by the BBC into under-paid compensation has revealed a £1billion shortfall in compensation payments. The revelation is yet another nail in the coffin of the UK banking industry’s reputation. First it was the bail-out, then not passing on the low interest rate, then mis sold PPI and now low refunds. The financial consumers affected are those with a PPI policy … [Read more...] about Payment Protection Insurance refunds short by up to £1billion