Matthew Pressman writes for a wide variety of commercial clients. This article is intended for information purposes only and readers should seek additional information before taking any actions based on its content.

Life is always packed with surprises, and not all of them are pleasant. That’s why it’s a great idea to plan ahead.

There are differences between ‘buy-to-let’ and ‘buy-to-live’ mortgages. With buy-to-let, more money can often be borrowed due to the projected income from the rent, but extra consideration must also be given to the location and intended target group.

A brief history of English football, including the pivotal moment when the introduction of the football pools started a new Saturday night tradition!

Matthew Pressman writes for a wide variety of commercial clients. This article is intended for information purposes only and readers should seek additional information before taking any actions based on its content.

Each year football fans up and down the country spend thousands of pounds on season tickets, club shirts, travel, food and beer. And with ever-rising prices and the addiction of the beautiful game, more and more supporters need support themselves!

Since the development of the telephone in the 19th century, the telephone directory as we know has been around for many years and in various formats.

People can find driving a stressful experience, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In actuality, driving has been proven to be a great way to alleviate tension. Just ensure you follow some basic rules and have a solid car insurance policy in place.

Across the US and Europe, retailers and consumers are chastising credit card companies Visa and MasterCard for their ‘interchange fees’ – the amount they charge retailers for the privilege of accepting their cards. But is this a clear-cut case of David versus Goliath?

2008 has seen the credit crisis enter into its second year and economists are still divided on whether it is merely a blip or a full-blown recession.

The demand for cars will always exist as the freedom they bring will always be craved; credit and financing options are out there to help add car keys to the items in your pocket.

Ireland may be famous for many things, but Guinness is usually the first thing that springs to mind for most people. And the only way to know whether the famous Irish stout travels well or not is to go direct to the source in Dublin.

Most people will need to arrange a car credit facility when buying a new car. And as with any long-term financial commitment, it pays to shop around for the best interest rates, as just a few percent can mean thousands of pounds in the long run.

Going to university can be daunting. However, by your second year you’ll have become experienced in the art of living independently and relish the idea of going back, not least to set up a new home, away from student digs and undesirable flatmates.

How do you know when a new financial offer is the right one for you? With a quick check over your current financial situation and a browse through the available offers, you may just find a new way to save yourself some money.

There are millions of people all over the world who share the dream of winning a lottery jackpot, and a growing number are trying to improve their chances of making that dream come true by playing clever.

We tend to think about money as a means to pay for things, but it can actually do a lot more for you than you might think. If you have your own business it is particularly important to manage your money effectively.