The chancellor has spoken and we now know where we stand, at least for the next 6 months (until the full budget). Possibly the most surprising news from this Autumn statement is that it was the last of its kind and next year’s Spring statement will likewise be the last ever. From now on the […]
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Contactless & Mobile Payments – Do You Feel Safe?
Payment cards have been around for decades now and have transitioned from being read on manual imprinters and validated by signature to being read from a microchip and validated (generally) by PIN. They have now moved into the next stage of their development and can now support contactless payments in which customers literally just tap […]
10 Minute Review Of Our Economy
At this point in time, the economy seems to be dominated by one word “Brexit”. While the whole country is waiting to see what exactly will happen when, it’s difficult to make any sort of predictions for the future, so instead we’re focussing on the present with our 10-minute guide to the economy. The housing […]
4 Things To Know About Interest Rates
Although it may not seem like it at first, interest rates really are interesting. High rates are great news for savers but bad news for borrowers and vice versa. Regardless of whether you’re a saver or a borrower, it’s important to understand 4 key points about interest rates. For savers interest rates are in a […]
How To Get The Mortgage You Want
These days getting a mortgage is a bit like getting a job. You may know you have what it takes to manage it, but unless you communicate that clearly, the chances are you’re going to go away empty-handed. Understanding The Mortgage Landscape The Mortgage Market Review reforms The Mortgage Market […]