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Nicholas Hunt's Articles in Finance

  • Let A Checking Bank Account Simplify Your Financial Life
    Checking accounts have come a long way in the last decade or so, and now offer many more features than traditional accounts. Find out how one of these accounts can make your financial life easier.
  • Why Online Banking Makes Sense, And How To Do It Safely
    Online banking makes sense for both banks and their customers, so no wonder it's become so widespread and easy. You do however need to keep security in mind if you're to use it to its full potential.
  • Is A Broken Budget Leading You Into Debt?
    With prices soaring for household goods and utilities, many people are finding it increasingly impossible to stay within their budgets. If this means that they're running up problem levels of debt, is there anything they can do?
  • Fighting Debt With Extreme Savings
    Times are getting tight in the economy, with most experts predicting stormy waters ahead. If you're carrying debt and wondering if you'll be able to make ends meet, it might be time to consider taking the extreme savings route.
  • Simple Tips For People In Debt
    Around four in ten people carry a significant level of personal debt, and bearing in mind the worsening economic situation, it's time to start getting in control. Find out how to start solving your debt problems.
  • You Can Get Help With Your Debt
    Only a tiny minority of people are completely debt free, and while most people can service their debts, some find it a real problem. Help is, however, available.
  • Which Of My Debts Should I Clear First?
    When debts become a problem, you need to get organized and take control. This means deciding which debts are a priority and need to be cleared first.
  • Is Credit Counseling Appropriate For You?
    Credit counseling and debt management is widely touted as a solution for debt and money problems, but it's not always appropriate. Find out whether it's suitable for you, and what to watch out for when choosing a counselor.
  • How The Credit Crunch Could Be Good News For Savers
    Most financial analysts are predicting tough times ahead, as the uncertainty over bank debt exposure causes a tightening up of credit. However, one group of banking customers could stand to benefit from the whole mess.
  • An Introduction To Offset Banking
    Offset bank accounts work on a completely different principle to traditional banking arrangements. What are the benefits, and who do they suit?
  • Is The Time Right To Switch Your Current Account?
    The range of facilities offered by current or checking accounts has improved dramatically over recent years, including such benefits as higher interest earnings and cheaper overdrafts. Isn't it time to see if you could improve on your existing account?
  • Online Banking Security: What You Can Do To Help
    Online banking is generally a very safe activity given the efforts put into security by the banks. However, some of the responsibility for keeping the account safe falls onto the customer, and there are several basic things that should be done to help prevent fraud.
  • About Basic Bank Accounts
    There are still around 3 million adults in the UK today who are completely outside the banking system, and don't have access to a bank account. Basic bank accounts are a simple type of account introduced to help remedy the situation.
  • About Dormant Bank Accounts
    It's estimated that up to £5bn may be sitting unclaimed in UK dormant bank accounts. Could you be entitled to a share?
  • Online Banking With Safety In Mind
    Conducting your banking affairs online can be a great convenience and time saver, but can also be a potential risk. Find out how to enjoy the benefits without leaving the door open for fraudsters.
  • What's All The Fuss Over Bank Charges?
    The media has recently been filled with coverage of the battle over bank charges, and whether they're fair or excessive. How will the outcome affect banking customers?

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