LETTERS
There has been much comment inn the media recently on the subject of default letters sent out by lenders. Creating fictitious firms of solicitors isn’t the only act conjured up. Here is an extract from...
View ArticleHOMELESSNESS
A short article in a local newspaper says that Shelter reports a 97% increase in calls from people in the West Midlands struggling to pay for their homes. It’s not unreasonable to assume that this...
View ArticleSEIZE MONEY FROM BANK ACCOUNTS
However, a cautionary note is struck by Anthony Browne, chief executive of the British Bankers’ Association. He suggests that HMRC is not competent enough to be entrusted with the authority to seize...
View ArticleFINANCIAL DIET
Christmas looms. Along with winter energy consumption this means that bills travel one way only – upwards. Time to put expenditure on a financial diet, shedding a few pounds will work wonders on the...
View ArticleWe have recently established a new Facebook account in the name of Green Shoots Financial. The simple objective is to reach a wider audience so as to make as many as possible aware of the potential...
View ArticlePAYDAYS LOANS
Providers of payday loans are being held to account. Wonga is writing off massive borrowings, more than 300,000 accounts are being closed with no further recovery action. Long overdue say many. The...
View ArticleMy comment on an answer to Does the tone or the way you say something really...
My comment on an answer to Does the tone or the way you say something really make a difference in how people take or consider what your saying? : My comment on an answer to Does the tone or the way you...
View ArticleMy comment on an answer to What do you call people who constantly provoke...
My comment on an answer to What do you call people who constantly provoke others to get a reaction? Is there a medical or psychological term for this? Is this a disorder? : My comment on an answer to...
View ArticleWhy don’t US public schools offer courses in learning effective study habits...
Answer by Brian James Smith: I am generally surprised and disappointed that study skills aren't taught. There has been an assumption that learning is a natural process and all that's required is to...
View ArticlePRIVATE RENTS
Think tank, Civitas has published a report saying that tenants of private landlords should be allowed to remain in their homes as long as they please and that rents will not increase above the rate of...
View ArticleDEBT
If you find that you’re unable to pay a debt as and when it falls due, the first person you should consider telling is your creditor. They’ll find out anyway when the due payment fails to arrive so...
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