What is the Problem?

This week's question has been raised by many people including Theresa from Southampton. Theresa asks:

"What is a trust, how does it work and what are the benefits of creating a trust?"

What To Do

The word "trust" usually prompts people to think about their close friends and family - those that they actually trust. The feeling of trust is at the heart of the trust relationship, because ultimately you are trusting someone to perform contractual duties for the benefit of a...

An Insurance Contract is a Gambling Contract as Si (aka TheSpaniard) is about to explain.

Way back when it was common place for the wealthy to insure the lives of peasants who they would, in turn, then proceed to kill ~ in order to collect the insurance payout!

Then along came the concept of Insurable Interest which was supposed to end the profiteering! But has it?

If you'd like to learn more about this and other interesting subjects concerning Banking, Insurance and Law, simply click here an...

This phrase first appeared in 1839 in a play about Cardinal Richelieu, penned by the nineteenth-century writer Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton.

The phrase is a metonymic adage, indicating that communication (particularly the written word) [or as some would interpret it - administrative power, or advocacy of an independent press], is a more effective tool than direct violence.

The intimation here is that the "pen" via 'administrative power', or a "free" press can be used for good; for that which is ri...

This particular solution ONLY applies to Capital Repayment Mortgages

Did you know that numerous Accountants have cleared their mortgages early by simply altering the way they pay the Mortgage debt?

Why do you think customers like you typically pay back up to 3 times the amount borrowed against a Mortgage?

The answer is two fold:

• it has to do with the way Interest is calculated (typically daily), albeit the charge is applied to your Account Monthly, and
• the term. The longer the term, the m
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What is the Problem?

This one comes from Colin in Yorkshire, and his question is: “I’ve seen a lot of debate online about Bank loans. Do Banks actually loan anything when they make a loan?”

In order to understand the question and the answer, you are advised to engage in some homework, and learn about the creation of money: Modern Money Mechanics, the Chicago Plan (IMF Website), and the Bank of England Quarterly Bulletin 2014 Quarter 1, Volume 54, No. 1; are good places to start.

The Outline Sol...

What is the Problem?

Mr Treanor, from Bedfordshire, contacted the show with a problem. He is trying to sell his home, and this will mean redeeming his mortgage. Unfortunately, the mortgage company doesn’t own the mortgage and therefore Mr Treanor cannot ‘redeem’ it (buy-it-back)!

In a situation like this, does Mr Treanor have to pay the mortgage company anything?

One of the great things about knowing when things are not right is being able to step in and do something about it. It’s a sad trut...

What is the Problem?

The problem is simple – many businesses treat their customers very badly indeed and well… Don’t you think it’s time we put a stop to this?

What To Do

What is all this about?

It’s about acting collectively to make business and companies realise they can no longer continue to treat customers like us like the proverbial merde.

The Outline Solution

That’s where our campaign comes into play.

Each of you have POWER. You may or may not realise it, but you do. It’s called Pur...

What is the Problem?

This one comes as the result of a conversation between Simon and Mark “How can we make businesses treat us better as customers?”

Companies exist for one reason and one reason only: to make profit for the benefit of the shareholders.

Yes, there are a few well intentioned companies which, as part of their mission statement, seek to invest in communities and or worthy projects. They may sometimes classify themselves as “not-for-profit” entities.

For the most part however compan...

What is the Problem?

This one comes from Michael in Southend, and his question is: “I want to leave the Rat-Race and create a support system for myself, but I don’t know where to start; can you give me some pointers?”

What To Do

You’re not alone Michael! There are hundreds upon thousands of people who share your desire to have a vocation, rather than a job… and let’s not forget, one of the root meanings of the word ‘job’ is persecution; no big surprise there then!

The Outline Solution

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