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Buying & Selling - Posted by on December 15, 2011

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PPI Claims Explained

PPI (payment protection insurance) has been in the news for many years now and for all the wrong reasons. Because so many people take out loans, the disgust towards the credit industry for the way they have treated their customers has been substantia

Buying & Selling - Posted by on December 14, 2011

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Co-op preferred Lloyds branch buyer

Lloyds Banking Group has named the Co-operative as its preferred choice to buy the 632 branches it is selling under European competition rules. Continue Reading: Co-op preferred Lloyds branch buyer

Buying & Selling - Posted by on December 14, 2011

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Increase in ‘cheaper to buy’ cities

Renting a home is cheaper than buying in just three of Britain's 50 biggest towns and cities, a study from Zoopla.co.uk has found. Read the original: Increase in ‘cheaper to buy’ cities

Buying & Selling - Posted by on December 7, 2011

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We really would like socks for Xmas

The old cliches appear to be the best when buying Christmas gifts, with more than a quarter of men actually hoping to receive socks this Christmas, a survey has found. Read More: We really would like socks for Xmas

Buying & Selling - Posted by on November 2, 2011

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Debt fears raised for young Britons

Young Britons are being saddled with debt but are unlikely to build up assets in the same way as previous generations, a report commissioned by debt advice charity the Consumer Credit Counselling Service has found. More here: Debt fears raised for

Buying & Selling - Posted by on October 30, 2011

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Homeserve in mis-selling inquiry

Home repairs group Homeserve said it had halted telephone sales and will retrain nearly 500 call centre staff after discovering possible mis-selling of its household emergency policies. More here: Homeserve in mis-selling inquiry

Buying & Selling - Posted by on September 15, 2011

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More shoppers buying by smartphone

The growth of "mobile commerce" in the UK has been confirmed with a new study showing that sales of goods through smartphones now account for more than a tenth of all purchases on eBay. View post: More shoppers buying by smartphone

Buying & Selling - Posted by on July 6, 2011

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Used Car Buying Mistakes That Cost You Money

When you’re shopping for a used car, one mistake can cost you a lot of money. Buying a vehicle that needs expensive repairs and not negotiating can mean the difference between saving money and spending more than you’d like. Originally posted

Buying & Selling - Posted by on July 1, 2011

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Car Sales: Is low really the new normal?

"Many analysts, dealers and executives believe the industry is actually healthier selling far fewer cars." -- Auto Industry Adjusts to New Normal: Low Sales , NPR, June 24, 2011 The rest is here: Car Sales: Is low really the new normal?

Buying & Selling - Posted by on June 29, 2011

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Rate hike plan to help boost small businesses

The Department of Finance and Personnel has unveiled plans to charge higher rates to retailers operating in large stores and redistribute the proceeds to small businesses. Related Stories Citigroup praise sees WH Smith shares soar Car giant target of