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New Year, New Finances: Credit Cards
If you’re like many families in the UK, you’re probably dreading seeing your latest credit card statement following Christmas and New Year. Much of the cost of presents, food, drink and parties is likely to have been whacked onto the “sod it” card, and much like yourself, that debt is now sitting around slowly getting […]
Scotsman: FSA’s Findings On Mortgage Advice Sounds A Warning
AN ALARMING two-thirds of mortgage firms use processes that do not meet approved standards, according to research released this week by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
Scotsman: Rate Rise Shock Means Uphill Battle For Many
IT’S FAIR to say most people were taken by surprise when interest rates were raised to 5.25 per cent on Thursday – taking the base rate to its highest level in five and a half years.
Scotsman: On The REIT Track For Success
REAL estate investment trusts (REITs) launched in the UK at the beginning of this month to remove the barriers to investing in property.
Money Links For 12th Jan 2007
Links to other interesting money articles on 12th Jan 2007.
This Is Money: Remortgage To Beat The Rise
Thousands of people will be looking to remortgage as a result of the bank rate rise. This is Money mortgage expert Simon Lambert picks the best deals
This Is Money: Strike Threat As Unions Reject BA Deal
Check-in staff and baggage handlers at British Airways today rejected a proposed deal to tackle the airline’s huge pension deficit and warned of possible industrial action
This Is Money: Small Returns From FP With Profits
Friends Provident has made small increases to bonus rates for some with-profits policyholders but the majority will see no immediately benefit
Motley Fool: Top Deals For January!
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