Even given the events of the past 12 months, today has been pretty monumental in the world of finance, and not in a positive way. Here’s how things have panned out during the day.
Category: Featured
Bradford & Bingley To Be Nationalised
Yesterday we wrote how Bradford & Bingley appeared to be on the verge of going bust, and it seems that the Treasury are indeed now working towards a part-private sale part-nationalisation of the UK’s 8th largest bank.
Bradford & Bingley Going Bust?
There are increasing worries that the Bradford & Bingley bank is about to go bust, and will end up nationalised in much the same way as Northern Rock was.
Turning Your Hobby Into Extra Income
One of the best ways to earn more is by turning your hobby into a job. Here are a few ideas to help you earn from doing something you love.
Finally Started Making Pension Contributions
On the day that we learn that pension scheme membership is falling, I’ve bucked the trend and actually started making my own contributions into the company pension scheme.
How To Spot A Fake £1 Coin
Apparently there are now 30 million fake £1 coins in circulation in the UK, so there’s a good chance that if you don’t have one in your wallet at the moment, you’ve probably unknowingly used one to liberate a trolley at the supermarket in the past.
So how do you spot a fake?
More on the Lloyds / HBOS Takeover
Today’s extraordinary developments in UK banking have gradually been unfolding throughout the day, and whilst nothing is yet set in stone, a few more details on the Lloyds TSB / HBOS merger are becoming clearer.
HBOS To Merge With Lloyds TSB?
Some big breaking news from the world of banking this morning after it looks like there are talks between Halifax Bank Of Scotland (HBOS) and Lloyds TSB to merge, which would create a “super-bank” on the high street.
Further Bank Bail-Outs?
So, the U.S. Treasury has decided not to bail-out Lehman Brothers bank, the fourth largest investment bank in the States. It now makes me wonder what our Government would do should one of our big banks threatened to go bust?
Credit Cards: Don’t Make The Mistakes These People Did
Stories of unbelievable credit card debts and stupid credit card mistakes.