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		<title>PPI Claims Explained Simply</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:04:40 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Reports show that more than 1.5 million customers have made complaints about being mis-sold PPI or payment protection insurance.
Complaints cover a variety of subjects including being sold coverage that the consumer would never qualify for. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Reports show that more than 1.5 million customers have made complaints about being mis-sold PPI or payment protection insurance.</p>
<p>Complaints cover a variety of subjects including being sold coverage that the consumer would never qualify for. Some complainants didn&rsquo;t realize this was the case until they attempted to file <a href="http://www.ppiclaims.org.uk">PPI claims</a> against the policy. It was only then that they were informed that no benefits would be paid for reasons such as a pre-existing medical condition or because they were self-employed. These conditions were in place at the time of purchase but were not explained to the consumer.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>The High Court and the Office of Fair Trading have gotten very involved in PPI and are considering actions that could force banks to pay customers back for moneys lost if they truly were mis-sold.</p>
<p>The biggest and most serious complaint is that consumers were told by lenders that they were required to take out PPI when applying for a mortgage, loan or credit card. PPI is always optional. It is never mandatory and should never be made a condition of loan approval.</p>
<p>If you believe that you were mis-sold payment protection insurance, current laws allow you to file a claim for PPI compensation going back as far as 1 January, 2001.</p>
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		<title>Steps To Creating An Effective PR Campaign</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:07:17 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Public Relations]]></category>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether you are using a <a href="http://www.golleyslater.co.uk/services/public-relations/regional-teams/edinburgh.php">PR agency in Edinburgh</a> or doing your PR in house, you still need to be aware of the necessary steps in public relations so that you can contribute to your PR plan and campaign, no matter who will be doing it.</p>
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<li>Do your research. Either on the market or about your customers. Know them and what they need or want.</li>
<li>You need to define you public relations objectives. Why are you doing this campaign? What message do you want to get across? Who are you targeting?</li>
<li>List out your specific goals. They must be measureable and time sensitive. What do you need to accomplish? How will you measure it? And, when does it need to happen?</li>
<li>Make sure you know whom to target. It should not be a shot in the dark. Who is your audience? What is the key message? </li>
<li>What channels will you use? Newspaper, T.V. or radio? Where does your target audience hang out? </li>
<li>Utilize your network. Who do you know? What relationships can you pull on?</li>
<li>What do you need? Are you sending out press releases? Writing articles? Doing radio interviews? Are you attending events?</li>
<li>Roll out your plan by creating a message, delivering it, and measuring its effectiveness.</li>
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		<title>Using cash loans to make business</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:21:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever heard of the saying &#8220;fat wallet?&#8221; Its pretty much the meaning of anyone who has more money than they can deal with in one sitting. It&#8217;s stare sight to see someone who [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever heard of the saying &#8220;fat wallet?&#8221; Its pretty much the meaning of anyone who has more money than they can deal with in one sitting. It&#8217;s stare sight to see someone who has one but there is only one reason that they do. No, it&#8217;s not that they keep all of their receipts and keep track of every single cent that they spend. (as amusing as that would be) It&#8217;s because they have a massive amount of cash. I&#8217;m not talking about having a bunch of credit cards, that just makes them look like they have an abundance of minimum payments to deal with. A thick stack of cash is the purest way of saying look at me, I am well off and valuable. As cocky as that sounds, that saying is definitely something that you may wanna shoot for when you are about to make a new business partner. Even if you don&#8217;t really have the money at the time, maybe you need this partner to really start rolling in dough, get a <a href="http://www.cash-loans.co.uk">cash loans</a>. There is still a little bit of status that will be added to your name and that alone will pay off for the interest that comes with these types of loans.</p>
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		<title>What is Listed House Insurance?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:39:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[People who own listed houses in the U.K. must obtain the appropriate  type of insurance to protect the house. A listed house requires listed  house insurance. What exactly does this mean, though? You [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>People who own listed houses in the U.K. must obtain the appropriate  type of insurance to protect the house. A listed house requires listed  house insurance. What exactly does this mean, though? You must first  understand what a listed house is. A listed house is a house that has  official status, and it must be listed on a register by the secretary of  state to qualify for this status. Many people acquiring listed house  insurance find that it is much more expensive and difficult to obtain.</p>
<p><a href="http://certisinsurance.com/">Listed house insurance</a> can also cover other types of structures, such as  milestones or walls. In the U.K. houses that are listed are divided  into three grades, which Grade One structures being the most valuable.  An insurance company that insures a listed house must be sure to charge  enough that if the structure is completely wiped out, due to fire or a  natural disaster, that they are able to recoup their costs.</p>
<p>To obtain  listed house insurance, an agent will require several pieces of  information. Several of these include a confirmation that the house is  definitely on the register, the current market value of the home, the  cost to replace it and the surveyor&rsquo;s report along with pictures of the  property. If you have a listed house, call your insurance agent to find  out about listed house insurance.</p>
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		<title>A good band will make the reception fun for everyone</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:41:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone who is planning a wedding has a big job in front of them. There  are so many details to take care of. Years ago, the bride and her mother  did most of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Anyone who is planning a wedding has a big job in front of them. There  are so many details to take care of. Years ago, the bride and her mother  did most of the planning, but now many couples are taking on the full  responsibility. Sometimes they opt for a smaller wedding and a larger  reception. It is really a matter of personal preference and there is no  right or wrong. If guests are coming from a long distance it is a good  idea to include dinner in the reception. The reception is really a big  party and although most people follow the traditional protocol, there is  certainly room for variations. </p>
<p> One of the things most people agree on is the fact that dancing at the  wedding can be a lot of fun and most guests love the opportunity to get  out on the dance floor and enjoy themselves. There are various ways to  find a good band. Looking on the internet under the title <a href="http://www.themusicquarium.co.uk/">band for  wedding</a> will bring some results. If one of the bands stands out it is a  good idea to go and hear them perform at a couple of different events.  The band can make or break the party, so it is important to choose well.</p>
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		<title>Why You Need To Set Your Financial Priorities</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:18:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finances have always been a big issue with people and the main reason is because most people don&#8217;t have their financial priorities straight. What you need to understand is that your financial priorities should be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Finances have always been a big issue with people and the main reason is because most people don&rsquo;t have their financial priorities straight. What you need to understand is that your financial priorities should be one of the most important things to you, if not you need to figure out what else is more important. The reason why you financial priorities should be the most important thing to you is because the way you live your life all revolves around the money that you have.  Another reason why <a href="http://www.financialadvisor.net/">you need to set your financial priorities</a> is because without a set plan you will not know where you are heading and what steps to take in order to get there. Think about this, if you are thinking about taking a trip and you need to save money for it then you will want to start putting money in savings as opposed to spending it on little things here and there or buying a new car.</p>
<p>The little things matter just as much as the bigger purchases, the only difference is you don&rsquo;t see them as much because they fly under your radar.  Normally when a person doesn&rsquo;t set financial priorities they are all over the place as far as money goes. For instance one day you might want to save all you can and the next day you might see something on sale and just have to buy it. Without financial priorities saving money, making more money, paying off debt, and sticking to a budget are all pointless because you have no path that you want to follow. I am not saying that setting financial priorities are going to give you the perfect life and give you more money than you know what to do with but the odds of that happening with your priorities straight is far more likely.  The last thing that you should know is that most people set their priorities a certain way; savings, debt, retirement, bills, and finally personal. If you don&rsquo;t have your priorities setup this way then you are not necessarily doing it wrong, but you might want to look to see if what you are doing is actually working for you.</p>
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		<title>Why Credit Cards Should Be Part Of A Financial Plan</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 08:41:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How many credit cards do you have? How often do your use your credit cards? When it comes to credit cards what is your personal opinion about them? What you need to understand is that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How many credit cards do you have? How often do your use your credit cards? When it comes to credit cards what is your personal opinion about them? What you need to understand is that credit cards should not consume your life but in my experience is they almost always do. The reason why I asked these 3 questions is because most people don&rsquo;t realize what their credit cards are doing to their life and that is why they are essential in creating a good financial plan.  The reason why <a href="http://www.financialplanners.net">credit cards should be part of a financial plan</a> is because they are often the most useless expense that people have.</p>
<p>Even though some people will have lots of money going out to their mortgage company, auto lenders and other people like that they are not as worried about these loans because they normally don&rsquo;t have a 18% interest rate that fluctuates base on how the company is doing. What you must understand is that credit cards need to be part of a financial plan because you need to get them paid off as soon as possible.  The last thing you need to understand regarding credit cards and your financial plan is that when they are still around you will not be able to focus as much on the other parts of financial planning. Some of the things that you will struggle to do is save money and manage debt when you have a credit card payment and that is why it is essential that you get rid of this payment as quickly as humanly possible.  I know that credit cards might not be the most exciting thing to talk about but they are important since they are in so many people&rsquo;s lives. Do yourself a favor and if you are going to work on ensuring your financial stability you should first look at where you are leveraging money and minimize your risk.</p>
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		<title>Looking For A Good Way To Relax?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:21:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At the end of a hard day it&#8217;s nice to have a place to relax, relieve  tension, and get rid of stress. If you&#8217;re having trouble finding the  right place to do that, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At the end of a hard day it&rsquo;s nice to have a place to relax, relieve  tension, and get rid of stress. If you&rsquo;re having trouble finding the  right place to do that, have you considered installing a hot tub inside  your home or in your yard? It&rsquo;s quite an investment, but worth it in the  long run.</p>
<p>Hot tubs are available in different shapes and sizes. It is your  preference and the amount of money you want to spend. Remember to  consider the amount of space you have in the place you want to install  it. Also, consider the number of people with whom you may want to share  your hot tub.</p>
<p>What kind of features will you want on your <a href="http://www.thehottubcompany.com">hot tub</a>? Some of them are  equipped with built-in remote control stereos, fiber optic lights, and  other convenient and attractive features. All these extra features add  to the cost, but if you&rsquo;re sure you will enjoy them, include all the fun  features when buying your tub. Better now than trying to rig up  something on your own later.</p>
<p>Learn all the ins and outs and dos and don&rsquo;ts before investing in a hot  tub. Don&rsquo;t be afraid to ask questions of the salesperson. It&#8217;s your  money and your tub!</p>
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		<title>Pawnshops, Payday Loans and Odd Jobs: Various Techniques to Solve Your Current Debt Issues</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:51:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anytime you would like funds very quickly, unfortunately there are certainly only two or three solutions available. Preceding the slump in the economic climate, mass unemployment, as well as the downfall in the construction market, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Anytime you would like funds very quickly, unfortunately there are certainly only two or three solutions available. Preceding the slump in the economic climate, mass unemployment, as well as the downfall in the construction market, nearly all individuals would loan from loved ones. In today&#8217;s market, just about all families unsurprisingly really don&#8217;t have an adequate amount of cash to give. This has caused everyday people to make use of third entities anytime an unexpected emergency happens or something unforeseen arises.</p>
<p>Pay day loans are among the quickest and least difficult ways in which to obtain extra money. It is possible to get hold of bona fide brokers using the net who offer cash advances at a really good rate making the process a piece of cake. No matter how great or awful your current credit ranking is, and additionally they will not put their hands on your home or automobile just for security.</p>
<p>You need to simply supply evidence of a job plus banking data combined with the filled out application. Irrespective of where you live, the hard cash can be in your own checking account as early as the second business day. You can get yourself as many cash advance loans as you would need to make it through this difficult time, plus you never need to go outside to make it work.</p>
<p>Of course, pawnshops happen to be an alternative good tactic to generate cash rapidly. You only need to gather all those surplus objects and carry all of them to the close by pawnbroker where they can be traded for cash-on-hand. Or, you could move those upmarket objects where they&#8217;ll hold them as a swap for hard cash. Following this, you are likely to have something like one business month to pay up your debt plus the pawnbroker&#8217;s service charges (really interest in all but name&#8230;) or they&#8217;ll keep your items.</p>
<p>Lamentably, this specific approach is not always doable. Not everyone has the advantage of a pawnbroker, and identifying one that will pay you reasonably is scarce. Yet another obstacle is that a large percentage of folks could not or aren&#8217;t ready to risk losing their big-ticket objects whereas insignificant objects most often aren&#8217;t worth the effort. Further, in fiscally hard times pawnshops tend to value down lots of items that will fetch consiberably more money in a buzzing market sustained by full employment.</p>
<p>To learn more, you are advised to go to our terrific source for <a href="http://www.debtmanagementplan.org">debt management </a> pointers!</p>
<p>A good number of people point out agreeing to provisional i.e. short-term work is the simplest way to make extra revenue. This is nearly always an amazing alternative due to the fact it would mean that you can possibly end up with cash money without borrowing it, yet this option is not totally without its drawbacks. Unearthing job opportunities and being paid very often takes more time than you can easlily manage with if you&#8217;re able to get the job done. Also, it may potentially require a long time to generate acceptable amounts of cash. Hence, when odd positions and pawnshops don&#8217;t assist you in accomplishing your objective, you&#8217;ll be best advised to go for convenient cash advances instead.</p>
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		<title>Are Cherished Private Number Plates an investment?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:57:18 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For those of us working within shorter means there are still going to be opportunities based on the fact that someone may want what we have got and be prepared to pay good money for it. If you have a knack for working with words, abbreviations and colloquialisms you will be able to produce something previously not regarded, especially as styles of language constantly develop through means for example the advent text language on cellphones. When you can find something totally new that may interest certain names or professions you will be able to get it at a reasonable price to start with giving it a good chance of a substantial resell value later.</p>
<p>When you are looking to sell a <a href="http://www.privatenumberplates.org.uk">private number plate</a>, then most car registration plate dealers will provide you with a free appraisal and will be able to find out if an individual is already looking for your registration or something close to it. So if you are looking for someplace other than the stock exchange to put some of your investment you could investigate this area and potentially enjoy decent monetary returns in what seems to be a burgeoning area of investment.</p>
<p>On deeper examination though, the particular concept that a private number plate is just that, personal, is where the clue towards the concealed price of many of these plates lies. By definition there can only be one plate that absolutely encapsulates someone’s name, communication about their selves or sense of fun. Herein lays the value. Whilst it is perfectly possible to be really inspiring with mixtures of numbers and letters (and anybody who will be efficient at this may be onto something), there are actually usually some one off combinations that can be perennially popular. VIP 1 and F1 can simply happen once and that has been reflected in their amazing sale prices in recent years in the tens of thousands of pounds.</p>
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