Dear Customers,

Thank you for making the Lending Stream Nintendo Wii prize draw a success. We are overwhelmed with the response we’ve received overall. As you may remember, we had promised that we would declare the winners today. So, here we are, with the final list of the four lucky winners and their prizes.

The Grand Prize Winner – KR from Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

She wins a Nintendo Wii game console (includes Wii Sports). Our hearty congratulations to the Grand Prize winner!

The Consolation Prize Winners:

• CB from Wigan, Lancashire
• DW from Dagenham, Essex
• SP from Bathgate Blackridge, Lothian Region
  

To all the winners, our congratulations once again! Your prizes will be shipped to you within 14 days.

Those who haven’t won… do not lose heart, since we have many more interesting promotions lined up for you in the near future. Keep watching this space for updates!

Do you ever find yourself strapped for cash halfway through the month, when an unexpected expense occurs that you don’t have the necessary funds to deal with? Unforeseen expenditures such as car repair bills, and emergency medical bills occur without warning, and put a severe strain on your carefully prepared budget. Even planned expenses, such as vacations and Christmas shopping sometimes end up costing a lot more than you may have expected. If, like the majority of us, this has happened to you more than once, you could greatly benefit from a fast payday loan. If you find the idea of borrowing repeatedly from friends and family a tad embarrassing, you could opt for a discreet payday loan. Fast payday loans also come in handy when you need emergency cash, and don’t want to go through the tedium of taking out a bank loan.

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We thank our customers for their participation in our Nintendo Wii Prize Draw. We would also like to inform you that the draw is officially closed and the results will be formally announced on June 30. For all those of you who have participated…keep your fingers crossed as you could be one of the lucky winners. The rest of you…watch this space as we intend to run more interesting promotions in the near future.

Happy Weekend!

Dear customers,

We would like to thank you for the wonderful response we have received for the Lending Stream Nintendo Wii Prize Draw. We would also like to remind those of you who have not participated yet that the draw is open only till Friday, the 19^th of June.

Act fast and make the most of this opportunity to win a Nintendo Wii or any of the other three prizes by answering a couple of quick questions.

We believe your luck can still change. So hurry!

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A natural human reaction to a crisis is desperation – a state of vulnerability that drives panic and eventually, a cycle of erratic decisions. True, the world around you seems to be crumbling. Banks are shutting down, people are losing jobs, household expenses have shot up and life isn’t so rosy anymore. What’s your response going to be? Discretion and sensibility, we say! You must remember that losing your calm can do more harm than good. So, take stock of your situation, stay composed and follow these tips to ensure that your sail isn’t too rocky for comfort.

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The payday loan industry is a legitimate enterprise that is committed to providing regulated services to customers, enabling them to avail of instant and convenient short term payday loans in times of unexpected financial difficulty. It is true, however, that there are some dubious organizations out there looking to scam potential customers. It is therefore essential to have a clear insight into how the process of online payday lending works, in order to make an informed decision. Here are a few red flags you should watch out for:

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Securing a payday loan can be a daunting endeavor, especially for a first-timer. The various stigmas attached to the concept of payday loans might add to your sense of unease. Here is a break down of the common myths circulating about the payday loan industry:

Payday loans charge a ridiculously high rate of interest

By providing an unsecured loan to a customer in need, an online payday lender is at considerable risk. Therefore, the interest rates charged by payday lenders are higher than those charged by banks. However, the interest rates of payday loans are very reasonable, at approximately £25 for a payday loan of £100. Also, the interest rate on a payday loan is dependent on the duration of the payday loan taken, and the faster the payday loan is repaid, the lesser will be the interest.

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“The Credit Crunch” – What was once a term used only by economists has now become so common-place that it has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary. World-over, the common man is now finding it increasingly difficult to obtain personal loans, under extremely challenging lending conditions. The situation is even worse for an individual with a bad credit history, as banks have become very gun shy about lending even small amounts and have made their lending criteria more stringent than ever.

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Greg Mortenson isn’t the proverbial epitome of bravery. He is not somebody who fought personal wars and emerged triumphant, and not someone who showed fortitude amidst crisis. Greg is a beacon of light for children who hoped against hope that someday the right to live a normal life will be theirs; the right to proper education…to dream about a fulfilling future… and to forget a past torn apart by war! In Afghanistan and Pakistan, where terrorism has pulled the rug of security and happiness from under the feet of millions, Greg’s influence has been messianic. Today, he runs a non-profit organization called the Central Asia Institute, which is credited with 78 schools where 33,000 Pakistani and Afghan children build their dreams.

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A 4-pronged strategy to see through the crisis unscathed

Panic is a natural reaction to a crisis. The financial turmoil ripping through markets around the world has driven a frenzied response. People are borrowing mindlessly and building on existing credit with juvenile impulse, thus leaving their credit profile in tatters. Savings are being used up since a compromise with one’s lifestyle seems ‘preposterous’. Dealing with a financial crisis this way could lead you to doomsday in no time. So, how do you really see through it without receiving a serious dent to your high perch? Adopt this four-pronged strategy.

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