Tax Season is never easy.  Sometimes it feels as if the answer to one tax question creates another question.  Once your taxes are finally finished, it always seems like you have less money, and even less patience.

On Tuesday, July 20, the British government created the Office for Tax Simplification.  Let’s repeat those two key words, “tax” and “simplification.” While announcing the new office, Chancellor George Osborne, said that the current Tax Code “is a spaghetti bowl of reliefs and exemptions and allowances …”  Chancellor Osborne’s goal to untangle this “spaghetti” will likely help you during Tax Season.  A simple Tax Code can equal more money, and more smiles.

When it comes to your money, it is nice to have others help out.  At QuickQuid, we may not be doing your taxes, but we are always here to help pay those unsuspected bills with an online payday loan (even on the same day! §).

London, England – According to the BBC, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) report dated 15 June 2010 recognises the value provided by payday lenders.  The short-term lending “…markets work reasonably well in that they service borrowers not catered for by mainstream lenders,” says the OFT.

“The recognition of the important service we provide is very encouraging,” says Alex King, Managing Director of QuickQuid, one of Britain’s leading short-term lenders.  “In essence, the OFT acknowledges that lenders like QuickQuid provide an important and fair service for Britons in need of short-term lending solutions.”

One of the recurring proposals brought up by payday opponents to supposedly protect consumers is a rate cap.  According to The Guardian, the OFT report was clear that a rate cap would likely have the opposite effect.  Consumers will have dramatically less options as some lenders might exit the market, leading to reduced competition and higher fees for consumers who rely on payday loans for emergency situations.

As the short-term lending industry stands today, it is working reasonably well; consumers can quickly and easily access the money they need for urgent and unexpected expenses.  According to the BBC, the OFT says that payday loans meet a need for people who could not otherwise borrow cash from more traditional sources.

For more information, contact Andrew LaPointe at 0808 101 7453 or media@quickquid.co.uk.

A new QuickQuid TV commercial, “Wally & Purse: The Domestic Duo Make Ends Meet,” featuring talking wallet and purse puppets launched 21 June 2010. The QuickQuid commercial, part of a series of adverts, star interviews and bloopers, highlights QuickQuid’s quick and easy payday loan services as a convenient, immediate solution to short-term financial needs for credit-crunched consumers.

The QuickQuid TV commercial is filmed from the point-of-view of a savvy purse and cash-strapped wallet. This clever take lets viewers imagine what a purse or wallet may think about their owners’ financial situations. In the QuickQuid commercial, the purse puppet highlights QuickQuid’s quick and easy service, and advises the wallet on what to do when hit with too many immediate expenses.

Consumers that view QuickQuid on TV are offered a 25% off promo code that can be applied to the initial finance charge of their first payday loan from QuickQuid. Applicants with the special QuickQuid TV promo code can enter the code at https://www.quickquid.co.uk/quid before applying to receive the 25 percent discount.

The QuickQuid commercial airs on several national and local channels including UK Dave, SkySportsNews, Channel 5, ITV, Living, Bravo, Virgin1, Watch, Movies4Men and CBS Reality.

QuickQuid aired its first QuickQuid TV commercial May 2009, which created a strong television presence to complement its internet marketing initiatives.

If you’d like to view QuickQuid on TV or are interested in learning more about the QuickQuid TV commercial and QuickQuid TV promo code, visit the QuickQuid media center. Viewers of the QuickQuid TV commercial can find out the special QuickQuid TV promo code, which qualifies approved applicants for 25% off their initial finance charge. To redeem the discount, visit https://www.quickquid.co.uk/quid and enter the QuickQuid TV promo code before applying.

Question about QuickQuid cash advances? Call our friendly Application Support team at 0800 635 0327 to get all of your queries answered.

Visit QuickQuid.co.uk today to get cash in your wallet or purse today!

It can be hard to save cash when your bills are more than your income. Here are a few easy tips for saving a few quid here and there:

1. Buy staples in bulk. This can cut down on your cost per usage by quite a bit over the long run. Consider buying items in bulk like tissue paper, detergent and soap. Plus, if you buy in bulk, you won’t have to run out to the store so often, saving you time and petrol.

2. Read more for entertainment. There are so many great books out there, new and old, and you can get them all for free at your local library. Avoid spending tons on the cinema or going out to eat. Enjoy a good book for free and save!

3. Don’t speed on the motorway. Speeding is an inefficient use of petrol and if you get pulled over, it could cost you a lot of quid.

If your bills are piling up, try a cash advance from QuickQuid. You can get money in your current account the very same day that you apply. Plus, less-than-perfect credit is not an issue if you need a cash advance from QuickQuid. QuickQuid’s cash advance customer service representatives are standing by to answer any of your cash advance questions.

With the recession underway, you may feel the strain on your Christmas budget this season. Try making homemade gifts like cookies or preserves. Recycle gently used books or provide vouchers for services like babysitting or a home-cooked meal. Less cash in your pockets between paydays might make it harder to grant everyone’s Christmas wish this year, but not impossible. Just get creative! For more money-saving tips for the season click here.

LONDON – On the 25th of November 2008, QuickQuid was admitted into CIFAS, the UK’s Fraud Prevention Service.

Over a six-month period, QuickQuid worked collaboratively with CIFAS to gain admission into the premier UK fraud prevention association. QuickQuid, an online cash advance provider, is the first institution geographically located outside of the EU to be admitted into CIFAS.

“QuickQuid has worked hard to ensure that they meet our stringent membership criteria, and we very much look forward to working with them now that they have joined us,” says CIFAS spokesperson, Gaby Devereux.

CIFAS is the world’s first not-for-profit fraud prevention data sharing association and has over 270 Members spread across banking, credit cards, asset finance, retail credit, mail order, insurance, savings and investments, telecommunications, etc.

CIFAS provides a range of fraud prevention services to its Members, including a fraud avoidance system used by UK financial services companies and public authorities. CIFAS also represents its Members to the government, media and business community. In addition, CIFAS provides best practice guidelines, training and networking opportunities. For more information on CIFAS click here.

QuickQuid is an online cash advance provider that provides small-principal and short-term loans to its customers across the United Kingdom. QuickQuid is the sister company of CashNetUSA, which provides similar services in the United States. QuickQuid and CashNetUSA are subsidiaries of Cash America International, Inc. (NYSE: CSH), a publicly-held financial service provider in the United States dedicated to responsible lending practices. Click here for additional information.

If you have less-than-perfect credit, there’s still hope for getting the money you need when you need it most. Even if your credit isn’t perfect, you can still apply for a payday loan from QuickQuid. The application process is simple and less-than-perfect credit usually isn’t a problem. If you’ve been denied a payday loan or any type of loan in the past, you can still apply for a payday loan from QuickQuid or speak to one of our payday loan customer support representatives for more information.

Are your bills getting larger but wages coming up short?

Now there’s a fast, convenient and hassle-free way to bridge the gap between paydays. An online cash advance from QuickQuid can help you get the money you need to cover emergency expenses, monthly bills or any other fast cash need.

The process is simple: apply online in just minutes. There’s nothing to fax and less-than-perfect credit will not prevent you from getting a loan. In many cases, your approval will come in just minutes. You can select your loan amount and have the funds transferred directly into your current account by the next day.

Next time it seems like your wages just doesn’t quite cut it, turn to the UK’s trusted online lender, QuickQuid.co.uk.

As the UK government takes measures to rescue the banking system, you may be feeling a bit uncertain about the financial future of the economy. As always, payday loan companies like QuickQuid, are here for you when you need payday loan money in a pinch.

A payday loan is a viable option for anyone short on quid between paydays. Your wages won’t always cover your immediate expenses, and when you’re considering going without essentials like heat or food, a payday loan can be a lifesaver.

It’s hard to know what will happen with the current financial crisis, but one thing is certain – payday loans from QuickQuid are a fast and efficient solution to your immediate expenses. Payday loans can be applied for online 24 hours a day. And, if you apply for a payday loan before 14:30, you can receive money the very same day. Payday loans might be the right option for you.

To learn more about what the UK government is doing to rescue the UK’s banking system, click here.