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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Survive This Economy: Cut Your Car Insurance Costs
Marcus and Sinora Wright shopped online for car insurance at a site where major insurance companies offer competing rates on similar coverage plans. They cut their annual car insurance premium from $2,600 to $1,200. (Credit: CBS) Procure a car loan … Continue reading
Personal finance commitments rise 0.4%
Total personal finance commitments rose 0.4 per cent in December to $7,093 billion, Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows. The ABS on Wednesday said the seasonally-adjusted commitments were down from $7.065 billion in November. Total commercial finance in December … Continue reading
Carriers Look to Slow Down Data-Hungry Users
We use our smartphones a lot: when we are lost, when proving to a friend our random fact is indeed correct, to text, and, oh yeah, actually place calls. And why shouldn’t we? Might as well take advantage of unlimited … Continue reading
How to choose the right car insurance
Americans are overwhelmed by car-insurance ads on a daily basis. Dont worry; choosing your amount of coverage is more important than choosing an insurance agency, and you can easily compare policies online for the best deal. Before you start shopping, … Continue reading
Tough choices for those who haven’t saved enough
The best of the Web on money, markets and all things financial, as chosen daily by Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick. For Those Who Havent Saved Enough A look at the tough choices youll have to make … Continue reading
Progressive Car Insurance to Hire 129 People in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Jan 24, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) – In a state where unemployment rates recently hit 7.9 percent, Progressive car insurance is helping boost the Colorado Springs area economy by filling 129 positions in sales and service. Performance bonuses; … Continue reading
RPT-COLUMN-Lack of financial literacy can hurt retirement
(Repeating Thursday item to widen distribution) (The author is a Reuters columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.) By Mark Miller Feb 16 (Reuters) – Okay, folks — its time for a Personal Finance 101 quiz. Please answer the following … Continue reading
Transfer of second charges to FSA is a long time coming
The Mortgage Market Review has confirmed the regulation of secured loans will move from the Office of Fair Trading to the Financial Services Authority/ Financial Conduct Authority no earlier than 2014, once a decision has been reached on the transfer … Continue reading
Crash Your Florida Car Insurance Rates 55% with Your Voice
Consumer experts at InsureonaBudget.com show Florida auto insurance policy holders how they can reduce their auto insurance premium by 55% just from taking advantage of loopholes in car insurers rates. Miami, FL (PRWEB) February 08, 2012 Most consumers understand that … Continue reading
PerkStreet Launches StreetSense Free Personal Finance Courses
BOSTON, Feb. 16, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ –#xA0;PerkStreet Financial, the financial services company thats single-handedly returning trust to banking by aligning itself with the best interests of its customers, is pleased to announce the launch of StreetSense. StreetSense is designed to … Continue reading