Situation grows desperate for mortgage holders
written by Rachel_McDonaldSeems like the situation is becoming more desperate for mortgage holders - the Irish Independent predicts an avalanche of repossessions as new figures show that 6400 people stopped paying their mortgages more than a year ago. These homeowners are now almost certain to have their homes repossessed, says Charlie Weston.
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Five of the best credit cards to use this Christmas
written by Naomi_RichardsonWe can resist anything but temptation to paraphrase Oscar Wilde. Despite the best laid plans and your own personal cutbacks (you've taken the office beer-up over buying something new to wear to it), you're still a bit short on cash to tide you over the yuletide period. The Visa and Mastercard have been tucked away
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First time buyers can cherry pick property
written by Naomi_RichardsonIt's not all depressing news on the property front. First time buyers (FTB) have the world at their feet. Once they have a mortgage in the bag (no mean feat in itself), they quite literally have their pick of the properties. And there are plenty of bargains out there. Reports this week that buyers in 2007 forked out €332,000 for a 65sqm apartment in one development...
NAMA from heaven
written by Charlie_WestonLegislation creating the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) is likely to be published later this month. It is set to be the one of the most important laws passed in the country...
You can bank on this
written by Charlie_WestonBanks and other finance firms are putting the squeeze on customers to recoup huge losses. If you are not careful you can find yourself getting taken to the cleaners by bankers intent on making the customer plug their profits gap.
At this rate, its seems we're getting into a right fix
written by Charlie_WestonWith interest rates having been cut seven times since last October it is now time mortgage holders started considering getting in a fix. By that we mean of course locking in for three or five years to the low mortgage rates that are currently available.
Get one over on the bankers
written by Charlie_WestonDo you want to get one over on your bank? Then using your savings to pay off an expensive debt like your credit card bill is one of the most effective ways you can beat the bank.
Free banking? What's the catch
written by Charlie_WestonThe credit crunch has taken a big bite out of low-cost banking for consumers, but there is still value out there.
Friends aint so flexible anymore
written by Charlie_WestonThe deepening recession is turning banks and credit card companies nasty. Back in the boom you may have been given leeway if you missed a credit card payment or went over your credit card limit.
How do your savings rate?
written by Charlie_WestonMany people have reacted to the downturn by saving more. A recent survey found that three out of five consumers said they are more likely to save due to the current economic recession
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