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Young Britons saddled with debt according to new report

16/05/2011
The younger generation of Britons are being saddled with debt but are unlikely to be able to acquire assets as easy as previous generations, according to a report commissioned by debt advice charity, the Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS).
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Why you should backpack with a prepaid card

10/02/2012
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. Categories: Holidays & Flights, Finance, Travel, Prepaid Cards, Prepaid Mastercard
Why prepaid cards are ideal for online gaming

25/11/2011
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. Categories: Savings & Banking, Finance, Technology, Home, TV & Broadband, Prepaid Mastercard
Where to reload your prepaid card

28/11/2011
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. Categories: Credit Cards, Savings & Banking, Finance, Prepaid Cards, Prepaid Mastercard
What’s the difference between MasterCard, Visa and Maestro prepaid cards?

25/10/2011
All three available prepaid cards offer guaranteed acceptance, regardless of a consumer’s credit history, so does it really make a difference which card you choose? Categories: Credit Cards, Savings & Banking, Loans & Debt, Shopping, Finance, Prepaid Cards, Prepaid Mastercard
What to do in the event of a flight cancellation

16/05/2011
Flight cancellations, something none of us simply wants to contemplate, but sadly something we must always plan for. Whether on your family holiday, on business or on your way to meet friends flight disruption is a hurdle almost everyone can do without. Categories: Holidays & Flights, Travel
What to do if your airline goes bust

22/08/2011
In recent years holidaymakers have grown increasingly savvy in the way they search and purchase their holidays. The explosion of the internet enabled travel agents to sell packages online and airlines subsequently offered low-cost travel due to their reduced overheads. Categories: Holidays & Flights, Consumer Rights, Travel
What is the Student Loans Company?

22/07/2011
For prospective university students the Student Loans Company (SLC) will almost certainly play a part in life on campus. The SLC administer government-funded student loans and grants to students located across the UK. Categories: Savings & Banking, Loans & Debt, Finance
What is the most secure way to spend holiday money?

13/03/2012
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. Categories: Holidays & Flights, Savings & Banking, Consumer Rights, Finance, Travel, Prepaid Cards, Prepaid Mastercard
What are the benefits of student car insurance?

17/01/2012
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. Categories: Motoring, Insurance, Prepaid Cards, Prepaid Mastercard, Students