PEOPLE like to think of their home as their castle, but future generations may come to view it as a treasure chest.
Author: Rob Lewis
Scotsman: Socially Responsible Shareholders Consult Conscience First
ETHICAL, or Socially Responsible Investment (SRI), over recent times has seen a huge level of interest. However, the history of social investing stretches back many hundreds of years and is rooted in Jewish, Christian and Islamic tradition.
Scotsman: Anger As Nationwide Scraps Mortgage Offer
NATIONWIDE Building Society has been blasted by consumer groups and competitors after scrapping its promise to offer new and existing customers the same mortgage deals.
Money Links For 2nd Dec 2006
Links to other interesting money articles on 2nd Dec 2006.
MoneyExpert: Loans Warning For Poorest Britons
Many British residents with low incomes are being targeted by loan sharks failing to offer the best rate of interest, one expert has warned.
MoneyExpert: Credit Referencing ‘peaks In December’
Those looking to compare credit cards and find the best rate for their finances may want to ensure that their personal details are up-to-date on the electoral roll.
This Is Money: Insurer Wipes Carbon Footprint
Insurance giant Royal & Sun Alliance today claimed to be the first carbon-neutral insurer in the country, having slashed its carbon emissions
Scotsman: Long Arm Of New Age-discrimination Law
MOST pension schemes are littered with rules that relate to age: the age at which you can join, the age at which your pension normally comes into payment, the age at which you can take early retirement, and so on.
Scotsman: How High Street Is Falling Out Of Fashion
ABOUT half of Scots – the highest level ever – are planning to do their Christmas shopping online this year to save time and money and cut down on hassle, according to a new report by Visa.
Scotsman: Chancellor Seems To Lack Property Of Mercy On IHT
SPIRALLING house prices mean that many more estates are now valued over the inheritance tax (IHT) nil-rate band threshold of £285,000 and it is proving one of the government’s must unpopular forms of taxation.