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1). Are You Suffering From Payment Protection Overload? Critical illness insurance: Critical illness insurance will cover you in the event of a serious illness such as cancer, coronary artery by-pass surgery, heart attack, kidney failure, major organ transplant, multiple sclerosis and stroke. Additional conditions covered by this insurance can include aorta graft surgery, benign brain tumou... 2). How To Stretch Your Student Loan If you�re considering going to university, there is a strong chance that you�re also contemplating taking out a student loan to fund your university expenses. Student loans don�t have to equate to student debt and if you plan your finances, it is possible to get by without student loans and possibly even profit from them. There are many sites on th... 3). Why A Little Bit Of Marketing Does You Good, Especially At Christmas My grandpa, who�s a Quaker, used to disapprove of the fact that I ventured into marketing, but he�s coming round to my way of thinking, even at the grand age of 92. He is suspicious of marketing (in his mind - a term synonymous with extracting money from a gullible party, for the benefit of corporate greed) and doesn�t believe in profit, even thoug... 4). Online Comparison Shopping At Christmas Credit can often be the first thing we think of at Christmas, whether it�s taking out a personal loan, credit card or simply the extension of an overdraft. However, saving money at Christmas isn�t just a matter of searching for the best personal finance product. This article gives you a few tips on how to make the most of the internet for your Chri... 5). Store Cards, Credit Cards And Loans � How To Borrow Money Effectively. You don�t have to have the lifestyle demands of Paris Hilton to need extra money these days. According to Credit Action, the total UK personal debt was 1,122 billion, a growth of about 10.5% over the previous year and in the UK and each adult in the UK has an average of 4.1 credit cards in their wallet. In their most recent report, Cre... 6). Home A Loan The number of homeowners taking out secured loans is set to slow down over the next five years according to analysts at Datamonitor. Over the past five years, the market for secured loans has increased by over 50%, however predictions indicate that loans secured against property will only increase at a rate of 5.3% a year up to 2009. Last year, �0�... 7). Don't Let Your Personal Loan Become A Personal Moan Most of us have been in a position at some point when we simply have had insufficient funds to pay for something. This could be car insurance/repairs, course fees, holiday, Christmas presents, electrical items or even the weekly shopping. According to Credit Action, 2.4 million personal loan agreements were recorded in the first quarter of 2005, to... 8). Don�t Worry About Scrooge This Christmas, By Shopping Online You�ll Save Plenty Of Time And Money According to a study by BizRate Research, 60% of women were already planning their online buying in September, compared to only 42% of men. Women are also reported to carry the burden of Christmas shopping with 55% taking on the responsibility, compared to only 45% of men. However, as more and more retailers go online, women can exploit the interne... 9). A Cornish Walk: A Simple Tourist Activity, But An Absolute Must For An English Holiday Cornwall has always been a favourite holiday destination and its dramatic coastline, picturesque villages, vibrant culture and sumptuous cuisine. For those visitors who have travelled to the region, the benefits of a Cornish holiday need no explaining, but for our international friends, who have yet to explore outside of London, a visit to Cornwall... 10). Has Anyone Seen My Twenties? Premature aging is spreading across the UK and is particularly prevalent amongst recent graduates in the UK who, upon leaving university, are plunged straight into fears about the property ladder, pensions and paying off their student debts. These young people graduate at the age of 21, do not pass go and head straight to 35, worrying about their p... 11). Private Medical Insurance � What�s It All About? Private medical insurance is a very useful policy to take out, yet the range of policies available means that you should ensure the terms and conditions meet your specific requirements The origin of private medical insurance goes back a long way � before the NHS was formed. In pre-NHS days, people contributed to �friendly societies�, w... 12). Inside Insurance � Protection Priorities Protecting your home Although you have no legal obligation to insure your home, your mortgage company will want to protect their investment with buildings insurance. However, it is also worth protecting your own investments, so even after you�ve paid off your mortgage, you should ensure you�re financially covered. Home contents ... 13). The Myth Of The Christmas Loan If you think Harry Potter was going to be the most imaginative marketing plot this Christmas, think again. Each Christmas, as consumers look at their finances and investigate the different sources of funding to cover their Christmas shopping, loan companies and credit card providers polish up their marketing tactics and customer service skills.