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Travel pinched by global financial crisis (AP via Yahoo! News)

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:00:20 +0000

The tourists chatting in multiple languages in the piazzas, bars and shops of Rome belie a more somber mood at the ancient city’s hotels.

Source:Travel pinched by global financial crisis (AP via Yahoo! News)

Jordan extends railway's funds closure deadline to determine global financial crisis impact (People's Daily)

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:00:19 +0000

The Jordanian government has extended the financial closure deadline for the light railway project between Amman and Zarqa for another four months due to the impact of the global financial crisis, local daily The Jordan Times reported on Thursday. The decision was taken upon a request by the contractor and funding parties so as to give the consortium enough time to complete a study to determine …

Source:Jordan extends railway's funds closure deadline to determine global financial crisis impact (People's Daily)

QANTAS WELL PLACED TO MANAGE GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS (Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News)

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:00:16 +0000

MELBOURNE, Nov 28 (Bernama) — Qantas Airways Ltd says it is well placed to manage the volatile era as the global financial crisis continues to reduce demand for air travel.

Source:QANTAS WELL PLACED TO MANAGE GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS (Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News)

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-01 19:59 Investors sue Countrywide to force loans purchase (Interactive Investor)

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:00:14 +0000

By Grant McCool

Source:(AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-01 19:59 Investors sue Countrywide to force loans purchase (Interactive Investor)

End of 'free' financial advice (Daily Telegraph)

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:00:12 +0000

The days of consumers getting “free” financial advice look numbered under new regulatory guidelines which are aimed at improving the way financial products are sold.

Source:End of 'free' financial advice (Daily Telegraph)

Financial Advice Academy launched to recruit fresh talent (Money Marketing Online)

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:00:11 +0000

The Financial Advice Academy, a new recruitment and training service, has been launched this week by former Zurich Financial Services directors Bob Gill and Peter Jewitt. …

Source:Financial Advice Academy launched to recruit fresh talent (Money Marketing Online)

Give the gift of financial advice (Everett Herald)

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:00:09 +0000

People you know well may appreciate the gesture, but make sure it’s not judgmental.

Source:Give the gift of financial advice (Everett Herald)

Hanover Finance controls urged (NZCity)

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:00:05 +0000

30 November 2008 An investors’ group is asking the Government to step in and take control of Hanover Finance. The executive of Exposing Unacceptable Financial Advice has written to Commerce Minister Simon Power asking him to put the company into statutory management.

Source:Hanover Finance controls urged (NZCity)

How To Make The Good Choice In Buying A Life Insurance

admin — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:42:05 +0000

Almost everyone is aware that life insurance plays an significant role in every ones life. But when you visit a life insurance broker or an advisor, he will use some terms related to life insurance and you may not be aware of those terms. So in such circumstances a normal person will always wonder on how to make a right choice in buying a Whole life Insurance. It is always advisable for such people to not to be shy of asking probing questions and to know what exactly that means. After all life insurance is taken once in a life time and it will allow you to choose the most appropriate life insurance protection to fulfill your needs. A wise person will always be the one who will take complete note of what is being told to him and then he will decide as to which policy is the best suited for him.

How to make the make the right choice in buying a Universal Life Insurance. Well the answer is simple, while choosing a life insurance always keep in mind to study and do your homework when applying. The best place to do the research is the internet. Internet is a place where you can find the details of almost each and everything. Simply logon to any search engine and type in the keyword insurance and you will be bombarded with loads of information about various kinds of insurance products that are available. Give some time to yourself to study and check out what is latest in the field of insurance. Then make a list of points that you would like the clarification on. Then you can call on any insurance broker and you can get your queries satisfied. Another good way of getting information on insurance is by talking to your friends and colleagues. If any of your friends have taken a insurance at least he would share some experience with you. He can tell you about which part he missed out and which part he took advantage of. You can also take the same advantage while avoiding the mistakes that your friend may have done. You can even call up any insurance company toll free number and you can ask them all the information that you may require.

Now once you have gathered all the information that you would like to have, and then you can make a list of exactly what is your requirement. You can check out what are your liabilities that you would like to be covered. What are the things that you can avoid? What are the things that you don’t want? And what are the things that you would like to have if you get it on discounts or free of cost. Once you have prepared your list, you can call on to a financial advisor who can guide you in getting the best of deals from the insurance companies. Mind you these financial advisors are expert in this field, so to take their advice can always help you in making a right choice. This way you can always save money from the insurance companies, which can be used to pay your financial advisors fees. These are a few simple steps to make a right choice of buying a good insurance for you.

Global Financial Crisis Has Only Psychological Effect on Bulgaria Travelers (Novinite.com)

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:00:31 +0000

The global financial crisis has more of a psychological than a real effect on the demand for tourist services for the Christmas and New Year’s Holidays, Vasilka Pankovska, Director Sales for one of the biggest Bulgarian tour operators “Alma Tour” reported on Monday.

Source:Global Financial Crisis Has Only Psychological Effect on Bulgaria Travelers (Novinite.com)