NEW Year resolutions are on many people’s minds at this time of year and one area which should not be overlooked is finance.
Author: Rob Lewis
Scotsman: Soap Box
THE Companies Act 2006 lays down the principle that all investors should have equal rights in receiving information from the firms they invest in.
Scotsman: Makeovers Plunge Homeowners Into Dent
PRESSURE to “keep up with the Joneses” is pushing an increasing number of Scottish homeowners in to serious debt, warns PKF Accountants.
Scotsman: Wildlife Collisions Prove Deer
MOTORISTS are being urged to watch out for deer on the road over the Christmas and new period, with Scotland being the area with the highest incidence of animal-related collisions in the UK.
Scotsman: Warning Over Christmas Fire Risks
LLOYDS TSB Insurance is warning it expects a dramatic surge in domestic fires over Christmas, as faulty fairy lights and unattended candles wreak havoc across the country.
Scotsman: Virgin Card Offers Extended Free Credit
VIRGIN Money is planning to help extend the Christmas cheer by launching a credit card deal with a 13-month interest-free period for balance transfers.
Money Links For 22nd Dec 2006
Links to other interesting money articles on 22nd Dec 2006.
This Is Money: Quarter Of Our Pay Goes To Chancellor
Gordon Brown is grabbing almost a quarter of the average person’s salary – the highest proportion for almost two decades
This Is Money: Bonus Boom Fuels £1bn Luxury Gift Spree
The City’s record bonus season is fuelling a £1bn Christmas spending spree on topofthe range goods, from expensive jewellery to Aston Martins
MoneyExpert: Virgin Offers 13-month Balance Transfer Deal
For many, Christmas is a suitable time to compare credit cards and reassess personal finances.