THERE were no real surprises in this week’s pensions white paper that set out details of the new personal accounts due to become law in 2012.
Author: Rob Lewis
Scotsman: ‘Tis The Season To Be Properly Covered For Storm Damage
THIS week’s storms across Scotland and the rest of the UK have caused chaos for homeowners, leaving many with damaged property from Bridge of Earn to Milnarthort, as rivers burst their banks.
Scotsman: Building Savings To Beat The Market Volatility Rollercoaster
ALTHOUGH stockmarkets have rebounded from their summer lows, volatility is expected to be with us for some time yet.
Scotsman: Caledonia Happy To Stand Out From The Investment Crowd
A LONG-term investment strategy with sizeable holdings in a number of companies has led to a “satisfactory” performance in Caledonia Investments, an investment trust managed by its directors.
Scotsman: RIT Capital Tops ISA Investment Rankings
INVESTMENT trust savers ploughed more money into RIT Capital Partners than any other trust in the third quarter, according to Alliance Trust Savings.
Scotsman: Cash Clinic
Q: In 2000 I invested in Jupiter North American Fund (Income) when the unit price was about 80p. By October 2002 the price had fallen to 31p.
Scotsman: Soap Box
A COMBINATION of high energy prices and rising interest rates appears likely to moderate GDP growth in the developed economies and, to some extent globally, in the coming years.
Scotsman: Spain And France Back Top Of Foreign Property Market
WHEN it comes to buying property abroad, France and Spain are once again the favourite destinations.
Scotsman: Are We Coming Off The Credit Mountain?
BRITONS are planning to spend far more this Christmas than in 2005 but are becoming more savvy with their festive finances, according to figures released by credit reference agency Callcredit.
Scotsman: Little Thought For Who Will Do The Caring
WHEN it comes to thinking about their care needs, Britons are putting their heads in the sand.