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  <title><![CDATA[Dealing with holiday emergencies using a prepaid card]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[It has happened to many of us before and it may well happen to us again, but there are ways and means of dealing with financial emergencies whilst on holiday abroad.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[How to reload your prepaid card abroad]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[If you have chosen a prepaid card as a form of carrying holiday money abroad, or even just as a backup plan in case of emergencies, you will need to know how to reload your prepaid card as quickly and safely as possible.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Using a prepaid card for your first holiday abroad]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Travel money cards and prepaid cards are the very latest way to take spending money abroad for your holiday. Not only are prepaid cards a very secure way of taking money overseas as they are not linked in any shape or form to personal bank accounts, they also avoid the need to use credit and debit cards that often incur costly charges.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[What is the most secure way to spend holiday money?]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[In many ways British holidaymakers have been spoilt with favourable exchange rates for a number of years. The economic recession has seen the pound sterling fall into line with the euro, with the days of the euro being worth 67p against the pound a distant memory.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Four reasons not to use a credit or debit card abroad]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s no getting away from the fact that prepaid cards have become increasingly popular for travellers and holidaymakers in recent years. Their popularity has grown ten-fold due to the fact they offer many flexible benefits that credit and debit cards simply cannot guarantee.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[How to save money while travelling]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[With a growing generation of Brits becoming avid travellers it is important to first consider the costs involved of heading overseas and how to minimise unnecessary expenditures that eat into your holiday budget.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Gap year travel with a prepaid card]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[With the uncertain UK job market a cause for concern for thousands of graduates at present, the number of students finishing their studies and heading off travelling on a gap year is increasing. As a result there has been a spike in demand for safe financial travel products that allow travellers to store and spend money securely without fear of personal identity or banking fraud.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[How to pay the bills when sharing a flat]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Although moving in with one of your friends can be an extremely exciting experience it is important to put a responsible hat on when dealing with household bills. Flat or house mates are undoubtedly great money savers, but it is important to agree from the outset how to share the responsibility of paying for utilities.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Sharing the bills with a prepaid card]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[In all the excitement of moving into a flat or house with a friend or family member it can be easy to forget about the practicalities of living together, such as paying bills and buying groceries. The last thing you want to be doing is working out who pays what with cash, so why not consider a prepaid card account?]]></description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Using prepaid cards for your business]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The versatility of prepaid cards means they should not just be seen as a safe and secure way of controlling spending for those with bad credit history. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are beginning to view prepaid cards as an effective payment tool, with benefits over traditional credit cards in business.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Shopping on the High Street without credit or overdraft facilities]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[For consumers living within a strict budget it can be frustrating trying to find a bargain on the High Streets. For those with poor credit history it can be extremely difficult to gain trust from banks and lenders for credit and overdraft facilities for many years &ndash; so what is the solution?]]></description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[How to avoid getting into debt]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[It is an unfortunate reality that many people face up to their debt problems when it is too late and they are in too deep. They say prevention is better than cure and in terms of personal debt that is certainly an advisable approach to adopt.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Five steps to good DIY debt management]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[If you feel like you are in over your head in debt it can be difficult to know who to turn to for help and guidance. So many independent companies and services hit our television screens and traditional media claiming to be experts and having our best interests at heart, but who can you really trust?]]></description>
  <pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[The best alternatives to credit cards uncovered]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[To some people it is hard to imagine life without using a debit or credit card. They have become an integral part of everyday life in terms of paying for and affording goods and services. However they also make it very easy for consumers to run up unsustainable debts if used irresponsibly.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Alternative ways of using a prepaid credit card]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The advent of prepaid cards has created considerable interest in consumers managing their money better and making their hard-earned cash last longer at the tills. The prepaid card market has exploded into life in the last 12 months and as a result is arguably the fastest growing consumer trend in the UK at present.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[How to avoid the post-Christmas blues with a prepaid card]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[So Christmas is fast becoming a distant memory and the New Year is bringing with it a whole host of new challenges in life. How do you combat those post-Christmas blues and keep on top of work, finances and everything else important in your life?]]></description>
  <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Facing up to debt problems]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Dealing with debt problems can be an incredibly stressful time for all concerned. Not only does it create uncertainty within your own personal life, it affects the lives of family and friends concerned for your short and long term future.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Consolidating your debt with a prepaid card]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[It is an unfortunate reality that debt is part and parcel of many people&rsquo;s everyday lives. Most manage to control their debts without too many issues; however for some money management can be a real problem and their inability to curb their spending can get them into serious trouble.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Are prepaid cards more effective for men than women?]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[You may find this a particularly strange question, after all, why would men get more value out of a prepaid card than women? However, a report last year found that women deal with debt problems much better than men.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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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