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  <title><![CDATA[Why you should backpack with a prepaid card]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The key to any successful backpacking or gap-year travelling holiday is to stick to your budget. In order to realistically make your money last an entire month or even a year it is important to stick to within a manageable budget.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Transferring money overseas using a prepaid card]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The new breed of plastic card could be a life saver to enable you to save and transfer money at home and overseas with confidence. A prepaid card is now regarded as one of the cheapest and most secure money transfer options &ndash; just as simple and straightforward as using Western Union.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[How prepaid cards can help you ditch the debt]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Every day UK households concern themselves with personal finances and ensuring they have enough money to pay the bills. Debt is a millstone around the necks of so many people but there are ways and means of controlling your repayments and ditching the debt in manageable chunks.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Hitting the New Year sales with a prepaid card]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Despite reports of High Street retailers reporting a fall in sales volumes by as much as 22 per cent &ndash; the lowest level since March 2009 at the height of the recession &ndash; it is still possible for UK consumers to make the most of New Year sales and make their money last for longer.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Guide to choosing a prepaid MasterCard]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Many consumers despair at their inability to secure a credit card. Those that want to make secure purchases online often look to credit cards, but those with poor credit ratings and County Court Judgments (CCJs) are frequently refused by banks that aren&rsquo;t prepared to offer credit to high-risk customers.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Prepaid salary cards explained]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[For employees who are currently paid by cash or cheque, have you ever considered using a prepaid salary card that your employer can use to load your wages directly onto?]]></description>
  <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[The safest way to carry money at University]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[In student life, money is the most precious commodity. In order to eat well, study well and socialise well you will need to take good care of your money at university.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[How prepaid cards can educate kids to manage money]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[There comes a time in every parent&rsquo;s life when they have to decide when to allow their children to control their own finances and learn the value of money. With a prepaid card kids can jump into the driver&rsquo;s seat with the tools to teach them how to spend their money wisely, without the threat of debt or banking and identity fraud.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Top tips to avoid using your student overdraft]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[It is essential for money university students to open a student bank account before they begin their studies. This is especially important for students applying for a student or maintenance loan as this can be paid directly into a student bank account.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[What are the benefits of smart energy meters?]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[With the aim of fitting every household in the UK with a smart energy meter by 2020, the Government aims to reduce energy use whilst simultaneously developing an innovative low-carbon &quot;smart grid&quot;.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.pockit.com/article-library/article-library/creating-a-local-area-network-for-your-home-(1)/]]></link>     	
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  <title><![CDATA[What are the benefits of student car insurance?]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[For students wishing to take their cars to university it is important to have the protection and safety net of car insurance at a price they can afford. Most students that venture to university are under the age of 25.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Choosing a broadband connection for your student house]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[As a university student you will almost certainly require 24/7 internet access. Whether you are living in Halls of Residence or your own student digs it is important to choose the right broadband connection for your study needs.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[How students can save money at University]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[As students prepare to head back to university after their festive break now is the ideal opportunity to make students and parents/guardians aware of the many ways to save money and still live comfortably on campus.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[What are prepaid card charges?]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Prepaid cards are possibly the fastest growing consumer trend in the UK at present, with their ability to be used like debit or credit cards on the High Street and online.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Pay-as-you-go vs. Pay monthly prepaid cards]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Prepaid cards are now a household name to most UK consumers, providing a convenient financial alternative to shopping with a debit or credit card. However, the best prepaid card for your individual needs will ultimately be dependent on your monthly usage at the tills.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Christmas cashback tips for UK shoppers]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[With Christmas just around the corner and the High Streets already filling with hurried shoppers now is the time to make sure you don&rsquo;t miss out on fantastic savings and offers that are simply perfect if you are working to a strict budget this Christmas.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Using a prepaid card for festive eBay shopping]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[As one of the leading online auction sites thousands of consumers embark on eBay in search of festive bargains for their loved ones. With such a diverse selection of items sold on a daily basis it can be easy to overspend your Christmas shopping budget.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Being frugal with your prepaid card at Christmas]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[If you are yet to begin your Christmas shopping it is well worth considering applying for a prepaid card. As an alternative to a debit or credit card, a prepaid card is a great way for consumers to shop to a budget, whilst making some excellent savings in the process.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Where to reload your prepaid card]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[With prepaid credit cards increasing in popularity across the UK, card issuers and providers are working hard to make it easier for cardholders to top up and reload their prepaid card with funds.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Why prepaid cards are ideal for online gaming]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[For those that like to gamble and play games online a prepaid card is a highly recommended way to control your spending and protect your bank account.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Prepaid cards – a lifeline for savers with poor credit ratings]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[It is a fact of life that some savers may have to live with the frustration of bad credit history. Whether it&rsquo;s just a couple of late payments or a full default on a debt, these factors can make it increasingly difficult for consumers to successfully apply for a credit card.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Paying your bills with a prepaid card]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Sometimes the quickest and easiest way of paying for your bills is with a credit card. However, although you don&rsquo;t have to worry as much about finding the money up front you do have to take into consideration the interest charges, monthly repayments and the temptation to spend more than you have &ndash; particularly if you have a high credit limit.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[6 simple money saving tips for your family]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[So the time has come to try and shave the pounds and pennies off your household expenses? Don&rsquo;t despair &ndash; families still have the opportunity to be creative and make the most of every pound they spend.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[The benefits of prepaid cards for students]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Over the last month students across the country have left home and headed off to university to continue their studies. For many it will be the first time living away from home and being in control of their own finances.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[What’s the difference between MasterCard, Visa and Maestro prepaid cards?]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[All three available prepaid cards offer guaranteed acceptance, regardless of a consumer&rsquo;s credit history, so does it really make a difference which card you choose?]]></description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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