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		<title>Can I take the LILA (Low Income, Low Asset) route into bankruptcy?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 10:06:40 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Debt Management]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[bankruptcy]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[lila route into bankruptcy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The LILA (Low Income, Low Asset) route into bankruptcy can benefit residents of Scotland who can&#8217;t repay their unsecured debts &#8211; and doubt they will ever be able to. It&#8217;s basically a route into bankruptcy for people who can&#8217;t enter bankruptcy the &#8216;normal&#8217; way. If you enter bankruptcy, your unsecured debts will normally be written [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The LILA (Low Income, Low Asset) route into bankruptcy can benefit residents of Scotland who can&#8217;t repay their unsecured debts &#8211; and doubt they will ever be able to. It&#8217;s basically a route into bankruptcy for people who can&#8217;t enter bankruptcy the &#8216;normal&#8217; way.</p>
<p>If you enter bankruptcy, your unsecured debts will normally be written off after a year (although you&#8217;ll have to repay as much as you can reasonably afford) and you will be protected against legal action from your lenders. It does have disadvantages, however: for example, it will remain on your credit rating for six years.</p>
<p>If you have a low income and limited assets, you may <a href="http://www.debtadvicenow.co.uk/lila-low-income-low-asset/">qualify for LILA</a>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Low income</strong></p>
<p>If you earn less than &pound;237.20 per week &#8211; the standard minimum wage for a 40-hour week &#8211; you may qualify for the LILA route into bankruptcy.</p>
<p>Any additional tax credits or social security benefits will not be taken into account when assessing your eligibility for LILA &#8211; nor will the income of any of your family members.</p>
<p>However, when it comes to deciding whether you will be able to make contributions during bankruptcy, other sources of income may be taken into account. These sources of income may include tax credits, benefits, the income of your family members, pensions and maintenance payments.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Low assets</strong></p>
<p>To qualify for LILA you must not have any valuable assets. No one of your assets can be worth over &pound;1,000 and your total assets cannot come to over &pound;10,000 when combined together.</p>
<p>You also cannot own, or jointly own, any land or property.</p>
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		<title>Find the best rates on cash loans</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:14:52 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Cash]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The demand for payday loans is definitely on the rise. Whether this is a good trend or not is a separate debate. The truth of the matter is that people in urgent need do often turn to payday loans for help. But to maximize advantage from a payday loan, you have to expend a little [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The demand for payday loans is definitely on the rise. Whether this is a <a href="http://www.instantpaydayloans.org.uk">good trend</a> or not is a separate debate. The truth of the matter is that people in urgent need do often turn to payday loans for help. But to maximize advantage from a payday loan, you have to expend a little time and effort to get hold of the best rates on cash loans. There is not much use if you borrow at exorbitant rates and then struggle to repay the loan- the very payday loan that was intended to put an end to your financial woes! To avoid that kind of catch 22 situation, institute an online comparison and see which rates seem the most appealing for your particular capital requirement.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Such a comparison may seem slightly intimidating at first glance as there are numerous lenders online who are all competing with each other. But there are two ways to do this. One is by visiting lending sites which list out the ten best deals for your requirement. They will also indicate the relevant links to those sites. The other way is to actually sift through multiple lending websites and see what they have to offer their customers. You might witness a significant variance between interest rates. They often swing between affordable to predatory. If current economic times are harsh, the interest rates are more likely to be high.</p>
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		<title>Find the Right Franking Machine for Your Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:55:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Franking machines are machines used to affix postage to mail. Many organizations use Franking Machines to speed up the process of mailing their letters and packages. These machines are necessary when there is a high volume of mail and the exact postage is not known for each piece. The machine determines the correct postage automatically [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.mailcoms.co.uk">Franking machines</a> are machines used to affix postage to mail. Many  organizations use Franking Machines to speed up the process of mailing  their letters and packages. These machines are necessary when there is a  high volume of mail and the exact postage is not known for each piece.  The machine determines the correct postage automatically when the pieces  of mail are fed through it or placed on it. </p>
<p> Other than taking the mail to the post office to have it weighed there  is no other way to quickly determine how much postage is needed on each  piece of mail. Franking Machines make the mailing process efficient and  prevent the over paying of postage. These machines come in a variety of  makes and models and it is a good idea to shop around when buying one to  find the right one for your needs and to get a good price. </p>
<p> The machine that is right for your business will depend on the volume of  outgoing mail. You will also want to buy a machine from a company that  provides good service as the machine will need servicing periodically.  This is especially important if your business is a high volume mailer  and getting the mail out is critical to the business operations.</p>
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		<title>Crash and Burn</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:52:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There was a time when our brand new car was crashed and both my parents were so angry with my brother. It should not have been that way when he did not drink and drive at the same time. That car was only in us for less than a week and then it got into [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There was a time when our brand new car was crashed and both my parents were so angry with my brother. It should not have been that way when he did not drink and drive at the same time. That car was only in us for less than a week and then it got into an accident. That was a very bad day for us indeed.</p>
<p>My parents did not recover too well with that accident because aside from the car being crashed, my brother also got an injury and he had to stay in the hospital for a week. Talk about expenses in which my parents have a lot to pay. The good thing was the car is registered and my brother has a license. At least my parents do not have to pay for additional charges but the damage of the car was huge.</p>
<p>After that accident, the option of <a href="http://www.carfinance.org.uk">buying a car</a> was not anymore an option. My parents were so strict that my dad has to drive us where we want to go if he is at home and if not, we can&rsquo;t just go out if we want to.</p>
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		<title>Top Things to Do to Get Started with Retirement Planning</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:18:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160;Planning a nice retirement is perhaps one of the most important financial tasks to tackle. After working for so many years, being able to enjoy a nice retirement &#8211; engaging activities you have always wanted to enjoy in the process &#8211; is substantially rewarding. There are several things to do first in order to get [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;Planning a nice retirement is perhaps one of the most important financial tasks to tackle. After working for so many years, being able to enjoy a nice retirement &ndash; engaging activities you have always wanted to enjoy in the process &ndash; is substantially rewarding. There are several things to do first in order to get started with retirement planning. In this part, we are going to discuss the best <a href="http://www.retirementplanning.net/">retirement planning tips that you can use to get started</a>.     A good retirement plan starts with savings. Before you can start investing your money and earning residual income for a better retirement, you need to first save a portion of your income diligently. Set aside a certain amount of money for savings as soon as you cash your paycheck in; this will make it easier to stay on course and save a constant portion of the income accordingly.     The next part of the retirement plan to focus on is goals. Determine the right amount of money you will need to be able to finance a nice retirement. Set goals on retirement activities and amenities you plan on enjoy as well. These details will help you formulate accurate goals and can make planning a nice retirement much easier to do.     At this stage, you can contact a retirement planner or financial advisor near you to formulate the retirement plan further.</p>
<p>You need to work with a retirement planner based near you so that communicating and formulating plans as well as executing actions can be done swiftly and effectively. <a href="http://www.retirementplanning.net/hawaii.html">For example, it is essential that you find a retirement planner in Hawaii</a> if you are currently living in the state.     Look into several investment instruments and long-term savings vehicles to integrate into your portfolio as well. You can invest in financial products or focus on building your asset in order to develop your wealth gradually. Reaching the targets set earlier and getting the dream retirement you have always wanted can be done easily with the right investment strategy and a strong portfolio.     Use these tips and you will be able to get started with retirement planning straight away.</p>
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		<title>Music for an event</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:54:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you are hosting a work function, a formal function, a wedding, or just a party for you and your friends, if you want to get the best music for the occassion, you may want to consider the option to book a band, rather than to hire a DJ. Not only are you going to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether you are hosting a work function, a formal function, a wedding,  or just a party for you and your friends, if you want to get the best  music for the occassion, you may want to consider the option to book a  band, rather than to hire a DJ. Not only are you going to get the best  musical stylings, but you are also going to be able to find the best  prices, when you decide to book a band, and when you take the time to  compare all local bands, depending on where you live.</p>
<p>Also, when you  <a href="http://www.themusicquarium.co.uk/">book a band</a>, you are going to be able to choose the genre of music, the  time you are going to need them for, and the style that you want,  depending on the type of event or party that you are hosting for the  evening. You will also find that you are going to get the perfect blend  of music, and that all those who are in attendance, no matter what age  or what style of music they generally listen to, are going to have  something to listen to and enjoy. So, rather than go with a DJ, consider  going with a live band for any event or party you host.</p>
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		<title>Short term loans for those tough months</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:18:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you need a loan, either to pay the rent, buy groceries, or pay the bills until payday, taking a payday loan, and getting the Cash loans you need, is one of the best options you can choose. You will find that with the right Cash loans you are going to pay the least amount [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you need a loan, either to pay the rent, buy groceries, or pay the bills until payday, taking a payday loan, and getting the Cash loans you need, is one of the best options you can choose. You will find that with the right <a href="http://www.cash-loans.co.uk">Cash loans</a> you are going to pay the least amount of fees and interest on the loan, and you will get the money you need, when you need it, and be able to cover those bills until pay day rolls around. All you have to show with most payday loan companies is proof of income, and they are going to offer you the loan you need, in order to be able to take care of those bills.&nbsp;</p>
<p>There are times when you can&#8217;t make it through, either because you had a tough month, or a few extra expenses showed up without you expecting them to turn up. So, if you need that quick loan, and you need cash fast, before pay day, you have to find the best Cash loans, from the best payday loans company, in order to have the money you need, when you need it. So, before you borrow, make sure to find the right loan company, so that you get what you need, and the amount you need, before pay day arrives.</p>
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		<title>Cash Loans</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:15:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Financial crisis finds all of us at one point in our lives or another. Often times it is unfortunate circumstances that lead us in a position where we are living pay check to pay check. It is a position that is very frustrating. Often time&#8217;s people feel as if there is no way out of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Financial crisis finds all of us at one point in our lives or another. Often times it is unfortunate circumstances that lead us in a position where we are living pay check to pay check. It is a position that is very frustrating. Often time&rsquo;s people feel as if there is no way out of the financial situation they are in. This thought is far from the truth.&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cash-loans.co.uk">Cash-loans.co.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;is a great way to get an advance on your paycheck. The advance can be anywhere from a few days to a week. This is very helpful in situations where food is needed or electric needs to be paid. Cash loans are a way to get out of a pinch and keep your family having food in the refrigerator.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Cash Loans are a simple process in most cases. The cash advance places offer a variety of options. Often times there is no credit checks involved which make the process even easier. Cash Advance stores are located in many cities and are willing to work with the clients. Getting cash loan is a good option for many families to get them a little ahead for the month. Many times this can mean the difference between paying the bills or not.</p>
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		<title>Reduce your Credit Card Debt with the Help of an Expert</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2011 12:33:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you unable to manage your debts, it is very important that you take actions immediately. A lot of people just cannot face their financial situation, all because they think that there are no way out. Well apparently there is, it&#8217;s just a matter of knowing who to talk to and where to get a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you unable to manage your debts, it is very important that you take actions immediately.  A lot of people just cannot face their financial situation, all because they think that there are no way out. Well apparently there is, it&rsquo;s just a matter of knowing who to talk to and where to get a <a href="http://www.creditcarddebt.org/">credit card debt management organization</a>. In the United States, there are millions of people who are suffering from credit card debts, what with the last economic crises, this is only natural. But it does not mean that you should let the situation be, since there are more than enough ways for you to pay off all your debts and lift the burden off your shoulder. One of these strategies is called debt consolidation. This technique has saved thousands of people from hurting their credit scores and from filing bankruptcy. As the name suggests, debt consolidation means collecting all your debt and putting them into one creditor, so to stop each one of them from earning high interest and to help you organize your budget. In this method, instead of paying multiple creditors, you only have to pay for one. Now here&rsquo;s how to evaluate a consolidating company:   First of all, hire a debt management counsellor. Some debt consolidating companies offer this service for free while others do not. The debt counsellor will be the ones to evaluate your current financial situation.</p>
<p>He or she will strategize according to your personal situation. With their help, you would be able to identify where to get the money to pay for your debts and the money that you can spend personally and for your household expenses. When hiring debt counsellor, be sure to ask for their licenses, after all they will be handling money matters and confidential information.    When set up an appointment, be sure to bring all of your credit card bills, your loan contracts and what not. These are very important because this is where your debt counsellor will base their next actions. They will contact your creditors and negotiate your debts. They will ask for a reduction in penalties to lower down the amount of your debts. By hiring debt counsellor, you won&rsquo;t have to deal with your collector&rsquo;s annoying phone calls. And with their <a href="http://www.creditcarddebt.org/save-credit-scores-with-consolidation.html">strategized credit card management solution</a>, you would be able to get away from all your debt in no time.</p>
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		<title>Listed House Insurance</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2011 06:58:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A listed house is a piece of national heritage. So it deserves special protection. Whoever owns a listed house at present doesn&#8217;t matter, it&#8216;s to be protected from a possible natural calamity or a manmade disaster. Insurance coverage is one of the steps to protect it. Obviously, a listed building is an old installation. It [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A listed house is a piece of national heritage. So it deserves special  protection. Whoever owns a listed house at present doesn&rsquo;t matter, it&lsquo;s  to be protected from a possible natural calamity or a manmade disaster.  Insurance coverage is one of the steps to protect it.</p>
<p> Obviously, a listed building is an old installation. It may still be in a  good condition, but in many cases the situation is quite different. The  owner of a listed property is responsible for keeping the building in  good shape. Moreover, he has to take out an insurance policy for  adequate coverage.</p>
<p> In case an owner under-insures his building, he might have to face legal  action. English Heritage law demands a rebuild of a listed house even  after 60% of it is damaged. Hence, the <a href="http://certisinsurance.com/">listed house insurance</a> policy has to cover all  the expenditure for such a rebuild.</p>
<p> Before getting your listed house insured, you should get evaluated the  actual cost of material and technique of construction by an expert. And  then you get the policy against the real value of the property. If your  house has a thatched roof, a special clause may be required to be added.</p>
<p> Finally, it can be said that a trust worthy insurance company should be chosen for the purpose.</p>
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