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	<title>Fixture Savings &#187; Personal Finance</title>
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		<title>To deposit or not to deposit</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:46:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Getting a mortgage from your bank is harder than ever. It used to be incredibly easy, as banks looked at mortgage loans as incredibly secure loans. You used to be able to get&#160;100 percent mortgages&#160;easily. 100 percent mortgages were mortgages where the bank supplied all of the money necessary for the purchase of the house, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Getting a mortgage from your bank is harder than ever. It used to be incredibly easy, as banks looked at mortgage loans as incredibly secure loans. You used to be able to get&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mortgagerates.org.uk/mortgages/100mortgages.html">100 percent mortgages</a>&nbsp;easily. 100 percent mortgages were mortgages where the bank supplied all of the money necessary for the purchase of the house, with the buyer having little more to do than to show up and sign the purchase papers. But nowadays things are different. The buyer needs to put some of the cash up front, in the form of a deposit, in order to get the loan. This means that getting the house of your dreams isn&rsquo;t just a matter of finding it and then paying for it. It now means that you need to save up before hand, and prove that you can afford it.</p>
<p>With the housing market in an all time low, it&rsquo;s now even harder to get loans for your house. Quite simply, houses aren&rsquo;t as good a collateral as they used to be. There&rsquo;s no guarantee that, in the unfortunate event that the bank needs to repossess the house, it will be worth enough for them to get their money back by selling it.</p>
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		<title>The City of Manchester</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 06:02:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Car Hire]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The city of Manchester is huge and located in the north western portion  of England. Many people know this city for its influence on the  histories of music as well as industry. It is also knows for it sporting  connections and boasts a large amount of students. Some call it the  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The city of Manchester is huge and located in the north western portion  of England. Many people know this city for its influence on the  histories of music as well as industry. It is also knows for it sporting  connections and boasts a large amount of students. Some call it the  capital of norther England and it is also home of the second largest  airport&nbsp;after Heathrow.</p>
<p>There are seven districts to the city of Manchester: east central, north  central, west central, north, south, University Corridor and the  Salford and the western districts.</p>
<p>Because of its location, it gets  more than its share of rainy weather. Today, this is a city where more  and more people are choosing to call home as there is always something  going on here. Over the years there have been many new residents that  have come from London. Some have ended up here when they were looking  for a more affordable urban existence and others have come from  overseas. If you put Manchester on your map for places to visit, know  that Northerners do talk to strangers as well as each other and it is  possible to find <a href="http://www.blisscarhire.co.uk/5044.html"><u>cheap car hire</u></a> in town if you need a choose to  drive yourself around to see the sights.</p>
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		<title>Moving to Manchester?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 06:40:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Property]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Manchester is the United Kingdom&#8217;s third biggest city but it&#8217;s considered by many  as the second most important city in British soil. With a population of around  half a million people and being a major hub for British music, culture and the arts,  it&#8217;s a city always busy with life. Whether you&#8217;re [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Manchester is the United Kingdom&rsquo;s third biggest city but it&rsquo;s considered by many  as the second most important city in British soil. With a population of around  half a million people and being a major hub for British music, culture and the arts,  it&rsquo;s a city always busy with life. Whether you&rsquo;re moving because of work, to go  to school or just because you&rsquo;re looking for a change in scenery, the City  of Manchester is a great place to live in.</p>
<p>Since it&rsquo;s such a big city, there&rsquo;s a big real estate market in place. So when  looking for <a href="http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/property/manchester/">homes for sale Manchester</a> is an excellent place &#8211; it&rsquo;ll be more  of a question of picking where to move. If you choose to live in the center of town, Deansgate Locks,  Castlefield and The Ropeworks are considered the best areas, although, of course,  good homes can be found anywhere. If you plan to move outside of town and you  either don&rsquo;t own a car or you don&rsquo;t want to drive it every day, you&rsquo;ll be glad  to know that Manchester has an amazing public transport system, complete with  trains, buses &ndash; including a few zero fare buses &ndash; and a light rail tram system,  which was actually the first one to be built in the United Kingdom.</p>
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		<title>Credit Denied! Find Out How to Get Your Credit Report, Free</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 21:08:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Credit Report]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In the United States, every minute a consumer is getting rejected by a credit provider. It may have been a department store turning down a shopper. Or, it could be a bank rejecting a credit card application. Regardless of the decline reason, consumers still have basic credit rights. One of those legislated rights is the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the United States, every minute a consumer is getting rejected by a credit provider. It may have been a department store turning down a shopper. Or, it could be a bank rejecting a credit card application. Regardless of the decline reason, consumers still have basic credit rights. One of those legislated rights is the ability to get a free credit report. These reports, typically costing $15 or more, are available to consumers for free. Certain circumstances will trigger the free option.</p>
<p> The first trigger is one relating to time. Consumers have a right to obtain a <a href="http://www.creditscorequick.com">free credit report</a> from each of the major credit reporting agencies each year. The second trigger is activated when a consumer&rsquo;s credit application is rejected by the credit provider. When this occurs, the affected consumer, again, has the right to obtain a free credit report. However, in this instance, a further restriction is applied. The report can only come from the credit rating agency, which was used by the company reviewing the consumer&rsquo;s application.</p>
<p> Regardless of the situation, each free credit report will include important pieces of information. The consumer&rsquo;s address, place of employment and current credit accounts will be listed. Each credit account will also show the history associated with it, including late payments and delinquencies. Data from these reports provide creditors guidance in their decisions.</p>
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		<title>Fluctuations In Currency</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 06:15:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Due to the economic hardships plaguing the majority of countries across  the world, we are seeing even more drastic fluctuations in foreign  exchange rates than usual. Even those currencies that have a long  history of being strong, are faltering under the pressure of debt,  liquidity problems, and the negative impact of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Due to the economic hardships plaguing the majority of countries across  the world, we are seeing even more drastic fluctuations in foreign  exchange rates than usual. Even those currencies that have a long  history of being strong, are faltering under the pressure of debt,  liquidity problems, and the negative impact of economic stress.</p>
<p> This issue is spreading beyond the United States and well into the UK  and the European Union countries. The Euro has taken a real beating  lately due to the worry surrounding Greece&#8217;s infamous debt, and the  other countries that are having their credit cut. We are seeing an  equality between the Euro and the US Dollar that is definitely a  surprise more many.</p>
<p> Other countries, such as Japan, are also seeing drastic changes in their  currency. If you check <a href="http://www.ForexDaily.net">Forex</a> reports, you can see the Yen and  it&#8217;s standings on world currency charts. Major differences in foreign  exchange rates can also be seen in the Canadian Dollar, as well as the  Australian Dollar and Sterling. Keep an eye on these changes if you are  planning to visit any of these countries, or intend to convert any  currency you may have, it always pays off to be aware of these numbers.</p>
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		<title>Making a Purchase</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 09:56:43 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Buying]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you are in need of a new bike, then check out these various places to find a bike for sale.
 Finding a good quality bike can be done either locally though a bike specialty store or a pawn shop, or online through its vast marketplace. The benefits of buying locally include the immediate use [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are in need of a new bike, then check out these various places to find a <a href="http://www.bike-for-sale.co.uk">bike for sale</a>.</p>
<p> Finding a good quality bike can be done either locally though a bike specialty store or a pawn shop, or online through its vast marketplace. The benefits of buying locally include the immediate use of the bike, as well as a try before you buy option. The benefits of buying online include a much wider market to choose from, as well as immediate price comparisons between bikes so you don&#8217;t have to settle on a set price.</p>
<p> If you decide to buy locally the first thing you want to do is locate all the sellers of bikes in your local area. Once that is done you can determine what kind of bike you are looking for in terms of functionality. With those two variables in place you can go about each seller and check their inventory until you find the bike best suited for you. If you decide to buy online you also want to locate all the sellers and determine what kind of bike you are looking for. Auctioneer sites area great utilization of buying online as they can offer you great deals on gently used bikes.</p>
<p> Overall if you are in need of a new or used bike, check out the various places both locally and online that have bikes for sale.</p>
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		<title>Understanding The Guarantee On Your ISA Rates</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:28:48 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although ISA managers can change the rates at anytime, you can help ensure you get the best ISA rates for the longest period of time with a rate guarantee. A rate guarantee is simply a special introductory rate that is given for a certain amount of time.
To attract more clients, banks compete for your business [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-105" title="isa18" src="http://www.fixturesavings.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/isa18.jpg" alt="isa18" width="226" height="221" />Although ISA managers can change the rates at anytime, you can help ensure you get the best ISA rates for the longest period of time with a rate guarantee. A rate guarantee is simply a special introductory rate that is given for a certain amount of time.</p>
<p>To attract more clients, banks compete for your business by offering higher rates of interest. But, once they&#8217;ve got your account, the interest rate will soon become much lower. The good news is that with a rate guarantee you can make sure that you get the higher interest for a set time.</p>
<p>Some institutions only offer a guarantee that you will receive the introductory rate for six months, while others will guarantee their higher rate for at least a year. And, if you want to earn the best <a href="http://www.isarates.org.uk">ISA rates</a>, it&#8217;s critical that you know exactly how long the rate guarantee lasts.</p>
<p>While a fixed rate ISA account isn&#8217;t subject to interest changes, a variable rate account can go from a high rate to a low rate virtually overnight. Understanding the rate guarantee and knowing exactly how long it lasts can prevent you from losing a lot of money on your savings in interest payments.</p>
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		<title>Bankruptcy: Chapter 13</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:27:22 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bankruptcy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bills]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Chapter 13 bankruptcy &#8211; or the &#8220;wage earner&#8217;s plan&#8221;, was set up to allow an individual with a regular income to make up a plan to repay his/her debts, in monthly installments. Even if this sounds like a good plan, it&#8217;s best if you look at it as a last resort. There are ways to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-79" title="concept of bankruptcy" src="http://www.fixturesavings.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/bankruptcy-300x199.jpg" alt="concept of bankruptcy" width="300" height="199" />Chapter 13 bankruptcy &#8211; or the &#8220;wage earner&#8217;s plan&#8221;, was set up to allow an individual with a regular income to make up a plan to repay his/her debts, in monthly installments. Even if this sounds like a good plan, it&#8217;s best if you look at it as a last resort. There are ways to <a href="http://payingpaul.com/chapter-13-bankruptcy.php">avoid chapter 13 bankruptcy</a> by carefully managing your debt and seeking professional help.</p>
<p>The best solution out there for you is to find a debt counseling agency. A non-profit organization with a clear privacy policy and a wide range of services is what you should be looking for. Look around until you find one that suits your needs. They will analyze your debt situation and come up with a one-payment plan where you pay all your debts in one monthly installment, instead of writing many different checks to different collectors.</p>
<p>But that&#8217;s not all. Most debt counseling agencies have negotiators who will contact your creditors directly and attempt to reduce your interest rates and organize better payment plans which will save you money in the long term. Creditors will have no problem with this &#8211; they&#8217;d rather see money coming in monthly than having to pursue legal action to get you to repay them.</p>
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