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		<title>Invoice Factoring Payback</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:54:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finding solutions to your company problems can be difficult. You may have to look outside your normal solutions in order to find one that is better suited to your current situation. For instance, if you are looking at bank loans and are unable to find one to bail you out of your current financial stress [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Finding solutions to your company problems can be difficult. You may have to look outside your normal solutions in order to find one that is better suited to your current situation. For instance, if you are looking at bank loans and are unable to find one to bail you out of your current financial stress you could focus on another answer.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.trackcompare.co.uk/invoice-factoring">Invoice factoring</a> is a helpful financial product designed to help you increase your cash flow when required. It is not a magic answer, but it is certainly helpful to thousands of businesses in the UK. In fact studies have shown more businesses are seeking alternatives to bank loans like factoring in the last five years.</p>
<p>Factoring allows you to sell your sales ledger to a third party. This third party is like a collector and benefactor. They provide you with cash funding to help your business conduct its necessary protocols such as paying your expenses on time. They also call your clients who are late in paying you back in order to get the debt paid in full. The third party is an accounting helper if you will. They will examine the ledger, check your clients’ credit to see if there are any credit risks, and provide you with 85% of the invoice amount owed. They also enter in new invoices into the ledger, call to obtain payment, and basically keep your financial ledger intact.</p>
<p>For the work they do, factors obtain 15% of the invoice as payment. They do charge an initial set up fee. Some of the companies will also charge interest depending on the situation. Most will have at least the 15% fee, meaning you do not get the entire outstanding invoice even after it has been paid in full. The good news is you have the cash when you require it.</p>
<p>There are two ways to use factoring. You have recourse factoring where you are liable for any debts unpaid by clients. It can be somewhat of an issue should you have many clients who do not pay up. You would have to find the funds you were loaned and also lose out on the funds you are owed. There is non-recourse factoring where you are not liable for the funds even if they are not paid back by the client. It is a more expensive option, but it offers you a safety net if there is concern.</p>
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		<title>Warrantywise Service and Maintenance Plans</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:06:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the major complaints consumers have when purchasing car warranties is that when it comes time to file a claim they are told that the failed part is not covered under their particular warranty. Sometimes a person holding a Warrantywise Mitsubishi Warranty, for example, is told that the part was already wearing out when the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the major complaints consumers have when purchasing car warranties is that when it comes time to file a claim they are told that the failed part is not covered under their particular warranty. Sometimes a person holding a <a href="http://www.warrantywise.co.uk/mitsubishi-used-car-warranty/">Warrantywise Mitsubishi Warranty</a>, for example, is told that the part was already wearing out when the warranty was purchased. But, there could be no way to know this because no one checked their vehicle or service records before the warranty went into effect.</p>
<p>This is one of the main areas where Warrantywise service and maintenance plans have it all over any other warranty company in the UK. No warranty will ever be issued unless a thorough check has taken place. Whether a consumer is trying to purchase an Audi Warranty or a warranty for an Alfa Romeo, Warrantywise will need to check the HPI and then look at V5 log books, do mileage (odometer) checks and will also look at MOT tests and the current state of the vehicle.</p>
<p>Warrantywise service and maintenance plans such as a Suzuki Warranty can be taken out for one month, three months or even 12 to 36 months as each vehicle owner can choose a plan and terms that are to his or her liking. Also, so as to avoid forgetting when it comes time for renewal, warranties will be renewed automatically unless otherwise requested by the vehicle’s owner.</p>
<p>Warrantywise customers can be assured that there are no hidden ‘weasel words,’ as they are referred to by Quentin Willson that so many companies use in the small print simply to deny claims as they come up. Disclosure on terms is of utmost importance to Warrantywise so that what you see is what you get. As the UK’s leading car warranty company with a reputation for honesty and ethical dealings with the public, you can choose no better company for a car warranty.</p>
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		<title>Fewer Britons Being Bankrupt</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:57:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When looking at statistics for individuals being bankrupt in the UK, the Insolvency Service compares year-on-year or quarter-on-quarter between two or more years. Recently the Insolvency Service released statistics through the third quarter of 2011 and these figures validate the fact that fewer Britons are being bankrupt. When analysing the 12 month period leading up [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When looking at statistics for individuals being bankrupt in the UK, the Insolvency Service compares year-on-year or quarter-on-quarter between two or more years. Recently the Insolvency Service released statistics through the third quarter of 2011 and these figures validate the fact that fewer Britons are being bankrupt. When analysing the 12 month period leading up to the third quarter of 2011, only one in 361 Britons were ordered bankrupt as opposed to the preceding year-on-year totals that saw one in 349 Britons made insolvent.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.debtfreeme.co.uk/">Debt solutions</a> which kept consumers out of bankruptcy included IVAs, Individual Voluntary Arrangements, and in just the third quarter alone there were 13,048 people who took advantage of an IVA to avoid insolvency. Although there is a newer debt solution which is available to help avoid being bankrupt, very few people are actually eligible for a Debt Relief Order, DRO. Anyone who owns a home or vehicle will most likely be inelligible as will those who owe less than £15,000 in debt and/or make $50 or less per month.</p>
<p>Licensed IPs at <a href="http://www.debtfreeme.co.uk/">debtfreeme</a> can help find the debt solution for anyone seeking to join the ranks of Britons who are avoiding insolvency. Whether a DRO or an IVA is the best solution can be determined by professional debt specialists who always endeavour to find the debt solution which works best for the consumer. So many Britons are taking advantage of these alternatives to bankruptcy that IPs are literally in high demand and in short supply.</p>
<p>If an   <a href="http://www.debtfreeme.co.uk/information/iva/">IVA</a> is the right solution for you, Debt Free Me can represent you with both creditors and the courts as certified IPs. Bear in mind that according to UK law a certified IP or Insolvency Lawyer/Solicitor must handle the IVA from petition and negotiations to representation in the courts. Debt Free Me can be your advocate and help you discover ways to avoid being bankrupt. Wherever and whenever possible, insolvency should be avoided at all costs and there is most likely a solution to help you stay solvent.</p>
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		<title>Can I Bend the Rules of IR35?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:57:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the subject of IR35 feeling like a grey area for most contractors, it is recommended that any contractors unsure of their IR35 status seek expert advice from either an accountant or most of the time recruiters will also be able to advise you on this topic, however it depends how uncertain you feel about your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the subject of <a title="IR35 Advice" href="http://www.sjdaccountancy.com/about/ir35_advice.html" target="_blank">IR35</a> feeling like a grey area for most contractors, it is recommended that any contractors unsure of their IR35 status seek expert advice from either an accountant or most of the time recruiters will also be able to advise you on this topic, however it depends how uncertain you feel about your IR35 status.</p>
<p>To avoid your contract and working practices falling inside IR35 legislation, you will need to clearly show that the way you are working is that of a self employed contractor. HM Revenue and Customs clearly define what in their eyes classes as ‘passing IR35’; visit their website for <a title="HM Revenue &amp; Customs IR35 Info" href="http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/ir35/responsibilities.htm" target="_blank">more information</a>, but as ever it is worth speaking to a specialist contractor accountant who will be able to simplify things for you and discuss this topic further.</p>
<p>Some contractor accountants also offer free verbal IR35 contract reviews which is quite handy. You can also ask for a full written formal review with a report outlining areas of weakness; however nobody can guarantee or insure you against IR35. You can buy IR35 insurance which will cover the accountancy and legal costs to defend your case but nobody guarantee you’ll be inside as it’s based on what HMRC decide.</p>
<p>You can fall inside IR35 legislations and still work as a contractor through your own Limited company there are still tax gains to be had working this way, and you will only pay tax on roughly 95% if your tax able income rather than the full 100%. Again talking to a specialist accountant means they will be able to advise you on your current contracting situation and advise you on the best way to contract which will maximise your take home pay.</p>
<p>IR35 is in essence quite simple but just having a cleverly written contract isn’t enough, you need to also make sure your working practices reflect your contract.</p>
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		<title>Don’t take life for granted get on the Mortgage Protection Quotes website today!</title>
		<link>http://thefinancefirm.com/financing/don%e2%80%99t-take-life-for-granted-get-on-the-mortgage-protection-quotes-website-today/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:57:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The WebClinic</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I used to take everything for granted, my family, my job, my house, my new car, even my health. After a close friend suffered a life threatening heart attack I was forced to re-evaluate what was important to me in life. I was keen to ensure I had the right cover in place so that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I used to take everything for granted, my family, my job, my house, my new car, even my health. After a close friend suffered a life threatening heart attack I was forced to re-evaluate what was important to me in life. I was keen to ensure I had the right cover in place so that those close to me would be financially secure should the worst happen. I was surprised at how difficult it was to get straightforward clear information on the best products for my circumstances. After wasting a lot of time on the internet and not getting the results I wanted, I was fortunate enough to find the <a href="http://mortgageprotectionquotes.org"><strong>mortgage protection quotes</strong></a> website. Not only was I able to increase my cover and the amounts of money my family would receive, I even managed to reduce my premiums. Now I try and make the most of my time with friends and family, secure in the knowledge everything is covered. Sometimes you do not appreciate the things you have and the people close to you until there is the threat of them being taken away. My friend made a full recovery and was even able to get cover after I recommended quote life insurance to him.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="http://mortgageprotectionquotes.org/blog/2011/12/14/dont-take-life-granted-get-mortgage-protection-quotes-website-today/">http://mortgageprotectionquotes.org/blog/2011/12/14/dont-take-life-granted-get-mortgage-protection-quotes-website-today/</a></p>
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		<title>The Mortgage Protection Quotes website saved us the most money</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:43:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A colleague of mine at work has recently had the news that her partner is about to be made redundant and like so many people her age had been spending virtually all their combined income without saving anything for a rainy day. I suppose they are relatively fortunate that she still has a job and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A colleague of mine at work has recently had the news that her partner is about to be made redundant and like so many people her age had been spending virtually all their combined income without saving anything for a rainy day. I suppose they are relatively fortunate that she still has a job and that he’s quite prepared to do anything to bring in some money and believes he can pick up some temporary shift work in a factory but it won’t make up for the shortfall. They were faced with a scenario of having to save a few hundred pounds a month if they were to remain with their heads above water and stay solvent so they have had to sit down and analyse their entire spending to see what could be cut back on, what could be cut out all together and what they needed to prioritise like rent. There were a few quick wins; Sky was cancelled as was gym membership and direct debits to lottery syndicates etc. Charities have been shelved temporarily as have anything that wasn’t vital. She then used the comparison websites to source better deals on the home insurance, car insurance and life insurance, where she found a site called <a href="http://mortgageprotectionquotes.org">mortgage protection quotes</a> and made the biggest saving. In most cases she was able to save a few pounds to chip away at her shortfall.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="http://mortgageprotectionquotes.org/blog/2011/12/08/mortgage-protection-quotes-website-saved-us-most-money/">http://mortgageprotectionquotes.org/blog/2011/12/08/mortgage-protection-quotes-website-saved-us-most-money/</a></p>
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		<title>With financial austerity beginning to bite save money with a free life insurance comparison</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 07:01:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[My wife and I needed to reduce our overall monthly expenditure due to a change in our personal circumstances. We sat down with a list of our monthly outgoings and a clean sheet of paper and tried to come up with ways that we could achieve the savings required to live within our means. Ideally [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My wife and I needed to reduce our overall monthly expenditure due to a change in our personal circumstances. We sat down with a list of our monthly outgoings and a clean sheet of paper and tried to come up with ways that we could achieve the savings required to live within our means. Ideally our plan would save us three hundred pounds a month and we would aim to renegotiate all of our policies plans and utilities and any shortfall would be made up by cutting back on our holiday plans and social lives. We started with our direct debits and logged onto the internet to get a <strong><a href="http://www.lifeinsurancecomparison.uk.com/">life insurance comparison</a></strong>, mortgage costs and utilities. The savings it’s possible to make were substantial although we weren’t able to save the entire amount we were virtually there and our lifestyle will not suffer tremendously, so we’ll be able to enjoy our lives as much as we did before. With hindsight  it’s clear that those who put off  carrying out such an exercise are being stupid and wasting money unnecessarily, money that most people can ill afford to give away. It’s not as if there isn’t enough adverts on the television telling us to log onto our computers to compare the price of our car insurance, home insurance and so on.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="http://www.lifeinsurancecomparison.uk.com/blog/2011/11/18/financial-austerity-beginning-bite-save-money-free-life-insurance-comparison/">http://www.lifeinsurancecomparison.uk.com/blog/2011/11/18/financial-austerity-beginning-bite-save-money-free-life-insurance-comparison/</a></p>
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		<title>Debt Management Plan Plus Points</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:12:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many reasons why a Debt Management Plan can have a very positive effect on your finances and debt payments.

Lower Monthly Debt Payment – You make a monthly payment that you can afford based on the calculation of your advisor.
One Single Payment – Your many confusing debt payments are replaced by a single payment [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many reasons why a <a href="http://www.debtreleasedirect.co.uk/debt_management.aspx">Debt Management Plan</a> can have a very positive effect on your finances and debt payments.</p>
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<li>Lower Monthly Debt Payment – You make a monthly payment that you can afford based on the calculation of your advisor.</li>
<li>One Single Payment – Your many confusing debt payments are replaced by a single payment made to your professional debt management plan agency.</li>
<li>Stop Interest and Charges – This is not guaranteed but a debt management plan professional could negotiate the cessation of interest charges on the account.</li>
<li>Tailored to Your Needs – A debt management plan is an informal agreement and can be flexible to alter to your needs. If you’re finances change, so does your plan.</li>
<li>Protect Your Home – When your debt management plan is drawn up, enough money is left aside to pay for homes, cars and any other secured payment which has property attached.</li>
<li>Easier to Manage Finance – Your unsecured payments are reduced to one single payment so you always know where you stand, and this payment is designed to be affordable to you.</li>
<li>Avoid Legal Procedures – A Debt Management Plan is a way of addressing your debt problems before they escalate into a legal insolvency situation.</li>
<li>Stop Creditors Chasing You – Your debt management plan professional will deal with your creditors on your behalf, negotiate the terms of your plan and administer the payments.</li>
<li>Reduce Stress – All of the hard work involved in the negotiation is dealt with on your behalf making your debt repayments simpler and free of stress.</li>
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		<title>An Inheritance Planning Review that got me wondering</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:41:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’d like some advice regarding my Mother’s inheritance planning review she did recently. She has been talking about it for some time and I’ve read all sorts of different opinions but haven’t yet decided which option to go for. Essentially she has around £200,000 that she doesn’t need access to or income from at the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I’d like some advice regarding my Mother’s <a href="http://inheritanceplanningreview.co.uk/">inheritance planning review</a> she did recently. She has been talking about it for some time and I’ve read all sorts of different opinions but haven’t yet decided which option to go for. Essentially she has around £200,000 that she doesn’t need access to or income from at the moment. She’d like to give it away to myself and my 2 brothers, but we are worried that she may need it in the future, for example if she goes into a care home. If she gave the money away then my other brothers would most likely spend it on reducing their existing debts which would mean the money is no longer available should she need it again. Then if she has to go into a care home she would have to pay for this herself as she has over £23,000 in her estate. We’d like to avoid selling her house as it’s a family home so would rather use the £200,000 she has available but at the same time if she passes away with this in her estate then we’d have to pay £80,000 tax from the money, which we’d rather avoid.</p>
<p>Mother said that there is a way to keep the money available to her should she need it but also have it sit outside her estate for inheritance tax planning purposes. Then there is the possibility that she could give us gifts over a period of time from this investment should we need it. I know my brothers would like to get their hands on it sooner rather than later, but I’m not sure I should talk to them about it. I’ll let you know what I decide.</p>
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		<title>credit cards</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:19:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Credit Builder Credit Cards
Credit cards for bad credit or credit builder credit cards are for individuals who need to repair or improve their credit score. For those with poor credit history, it is important to repair it as effectively as you can. There are not a lot of options for those who need to repair [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Credit Builder Credit Cards</p>
<p>Credit cards for bad credit or credit builder credit cards are for individuals who need to repair or improve their credit score. For those with poor credit history, it is important to repair it as effectively as you can. There are not a lot of options for those who need to repair credit. This is why credit builder credit cards can be the most effective and helpful to the situation.</p>
<p>UK lenders tend to be most reluctant to give out money via loans given the economic troubles in the UK. Those with a poor credit record tend to be high risk, so they are even less likely to get money they need to help solve debts. A loan can definitely help repair credit, but only if one can access it.</p>
<p>Any defaults such as defaults on loans can ruin one’s credits. If one has defaulted on credit cards before it will leave quite a market on the credit history. In fact, it can affect your credit history for six years.</p>
<p>With credit builder credit cards, you can show all types of lenders that you are now trustworthy in handling your cash and other money. It will take time to show them you are no longer a risk and will never be again. This is why the credit builder credit cards can help. You can show for years that you are on track and eventually get better<a title="credit card deals" href="www.bestcreditcarddealsuk.com/"> credit card deals</a> and loan offers again.<span id="more-262"></span></p>
<p>The best thing you can do is to make payments on time and in full by the due date. You will want to use the card regularly, but you should make the payments in full. In other words never use more than you can afford to pay off in a month. By using the card like this you will not pay interest, but you will rebuild your credit , with <a title="reward credit cards" href="http://www.bestcreditcarddealsuk.com/reward-credit-cards/">reward credit cards</a> .</p>
<p>Credit builder credit cards are for more than just rebuilding credit. Though the main purpose is to rebuild credit, they can also be used for no credit holders. Basically, if you have never had a loan, line of credit, or credit card you can use a credit builder credit card to show the company you are trustworthy and thus build credit. Banks and other mainstream lenders are more likely to lend to you if they know you are trustworthy.</p>
<p>There is a drawback to this type of credit. Since they are designed for those who have defaulted before, the interest rates tend to be extremely high such as 30 to 40 per cent rather than the 11.99 per cent of most cards. If you do not pay the money back at the end of the month you will definitely see how high the costs of the card are.</p>
<p>You will also find the credit limit on the card will be rather low. You might get at most 500 pounds to use the card with. This shows you can handle the payments without getting too far into debt.</p>
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