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Debt can sneak up on you

When first starting out it is a good idea to try to establish some credit. It is important that you do not get in over your head with debt. There are many different options for ways to start to establish credit. Getting a credit card at a gas station is a great way to establish credit. The gas cards usually have reasonable interest rates. A great way to make sure that you do not get behind in payment is to More

Top tips on avoiding hefty student loan repayments after you finish university

Student loans can be a nightmare to pay off, particularly when you are struggling to find full-time employment after your graduate from university. Here are some of the best ways to avoid paying for those loans by reducing the amount you borrow while you study.

Consider taking on a part-time job while at university. Additionally, working full-time during the summer could help you save up a considerable amount of money if you are living at home with parents. This could More

2011 growth forecast for France is cut following meeting between government officials

France’s economic forecast for 2011 has worsened after the president, Nicolas Sarkozy, met senior finance ministers. The economy is now predicted to expand by 2 percent, down from the 2.5 percent prediction from the previous forecast. The country is expected to meet its 1.4 percent growth target for this year, or possibly exceed it, the French government has announced.

Ministers even had their summer holidays interrupted to discuss the challenges that France is currently facing with its deficit, at a More

British pound To Be Contained Vs the US Dollar

The Dollar/Pound exchange rate has lately been seriously affected by the US reporting season. A recent foreign exchange review from Caxton FX has revealed that the British pound had marginally overpowered the Euro due to its recent losses and debt problems, but the intra-day highs have fallen, mainly due to ratings given by a leading rating agency. Due to the volatility of the foreign exchange market, because of the recession, it seems that the exchequer and the government have More