Throughout the economic doom and gloom, one group of customers have had at least one reason to celebrate.  If you took out a variable rate before the crash, or are one of the 40% of borrowers who have slipped onto a lender’s standard variable rate (according to Which?) then you’ll have been enjoying historically low ... Read More »

Credit cards, which are a form of plastic money, have undeniably made our lives easier and much more convenient! The way it works is that by using your credit card while buying something, you lend money from your credit card company which you later on have to repay within a certain period of time. You ... Read More »

One of the most important facets of a company’s business is procurement, specifically the purchasing of materials and goods that companies use as inputs for their products and solutions. One of the most difficult parts of managing accounts payable though is the inefficiencies that arise during this process; high processing costs, limited visibility, missed opportunities ... Read More »

It would be nice if there was a company that would take care of all our insurance needs. This way we could have one supplier for our car, home, travel, medical and more. Unfortunately, that is not the case, even though most of the underwriters are actually the same. When it comes to our home ... Read More »

The price of college tuition keeps going up. Year after year it continues to rise. But tuition rates aren’t the only thing that costs more. Books, lodging, meals–it seems like everything associated with getting a higher education continues to increase. Don’t lose heart. If you’re careful and watch your spending, you may be able to ... Read More »

Rising utility bills, soaring food costs, train tickets going through the roof; for many households, staying within a monthly budget is proving an impossible task. However, there are ways to save money if you know how, whether that’s increasing your insurance to incorporate boiler cover or even getting creative at Christmas. Every penny counts – ... Read More »