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Nicholas Hunt's Articles in Money Finance and Insurance


  • Is Credit Counseling Appropriate For You?
    Credit counseling and debt management is widely touted as a solution for debt and money problems, but it's not always appropriate. Find out whether it's suitable for you, and what to watch out for when choosing a counselor.

  • Why Is Your Car Insurance So Expensive?
    Car insurance is an unavoidable expense, and seems to get ever more costly. By examining what insurers are looking for in a customer, you should be able to cut your premiums.

  • 8 Easy Tips for Cheaper Home Insurance
    Home insurance is a necessary expense for most of us, but that doesn't mean we have to pay over the odds. Try these eight simple tips to see how you could reduce your premiums. For example, by comparing prices from several insurance companies, you'll probably be able to reduce your premiums by a substantial amount. This may seem obvious, but research has shown that a surprisingly large proportion of people either just renew their current policy, or get only one or two quotes...

  • For And Against Debt Management
    With millions of people facing serious debt problems, debt management is widely offered as a solution. But what are the pros and cons of management, and is it right for you? When you sign up with a debt management company, they will take over the servicing of your debts in return for a fee. Instead of having to keep up with all your repayments to many creditors, you can now make a single payment to the management company who will divide it between the companies you owe money to...

  • About Dormant Bank Accounts
    It's estimated that up to £5bn may be sitting unclaimed in UK dormant bank accounts. Could you be entitled to a share? A bank account goes dormant when, in the words of the British Bankers' Association, a bank and a customer 'lose touch with each other'. What this usually means in practice is that a customer has either passed away or moved house, and the bank haven't been told and are unable to locate the account holder some time later...

  • Bad Credit: County Court Judgements Explained
    County Court Judgements or CCJs will have a serious impact on your credit rating, making it more difficult to obtain finance. What are CCJs, and can you do anything about them? Having a County Court Judgement or CCJ issued against you will have a severe impact on your credit rating, as it signifies that you have had serious problems paying back a loan or other form of credit, to the extent where your creditor has had to take court action against you to try and recover the debt...

  • Personal Loans : Is Early Repayment a Good Use for Spare Cash?
    Paying off debt is always a good idea as you'll be reducing the amount of interest you'll be charged. However, there are times when you need to be careful about making early repayments, or they might cost more than you expect. Reducing your overall debt level as much as possible is always a good idea, and is usually recommended as part of a budgeting plan. If you have some spare funds available, you might be tempted to clear your personal loan, as nearly all loan plans allow...

  • Your Travel and Holiday Money Options
    With summer finally getting into full swing, many of us will be looking forward to travelling abroad for a well earned holiday. Of course, you'll need access to cash while you're away, so what are the cheapest, safest, and most convenient ways of arranging your travel money?

  • Face Up to Your Debts, They Won't Go Away
    Having debt problems is a stressful and sometimes scary experience, and it's tempting to ignore the situation. Facing up to your debts is the first step to getting back on an even keel.

  • Ten Ways to Fight Identity Theft
    Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes and affects as many as 10% of us. Here are ten simple ways to avoid being a victim.

  • Do You Have Financial Phobia?
    More and more people are suffering from a fear of personal finance, which can have a devastating effect on their lives. What is financial phobia, and what causes it?

  • Getting a Credit Card with a Bad Credit Rating
    Paying by plastic is becoming ever more common, not least because of the rise of online shopping. How can people with poor credit ratings get approved for a credit card?

  • About Winter Sports Travel Insurance
    No one likes paying for insurance, but a winter sports vacation is one time when it really is vital. So what should you be looking for in a policy?

  • Payday Loans : For and Against
    Payday loans are a relatively new service for UK residents, and with all the controversy surrounding them it's a good idea to know what you're getting into before you apply. This article sheds some light on the subject.

  • Spreading Christmas Costs With A Personal Loan
    As the nights are drawing in our thoughts should be turning with anticipation to the festive season. For many of us though, financial worries cast a shadow over the celebrations - could a personal loan be the answer?



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