The arguments for and against investing in property or shares are discussed in an article on The Motley Fool. As the articles suggests, it’s difficult to put any real figures together, because you’re not really comparing like for like, although it’s interesting to note that house prices have risen by roughly 9% per year since […]
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Keep Your Bank On It’s Toes
I posted yesterday about shopping around for the best bank accounts, and the costs of staying loyal to your current bank (as much as £400 a year according to Which?!). The Telegraph Money section has a detailed rundown of the types of services it is best to avoid plus some best-buys to look out for […]
Shop Around For The Best Current Account
When it comes to bank accounts, many of us are guilty of sticking with the same old bank we’ve used for years and can’t be bothered to look around for better rates. But this apathy can cost us dear. I have to admit to still being stuck with the same bank I have used since […]
Olympic Winners
I posted last week about the possible effects the Olympic Games would have on the U.K. economy. Since then, I’ve heard a few conflicting reports as to the benefits. The FT has published an article highlighting some of the benefits, but it does suggest that some caution is needed and that it will not automatically […]
Tips To Escape Debt
The Motley Fool highlights 20 tips to help escape debt. In short though, earn more and spend less.
Britain Will Not Be Intimidated
Just yesterday I was writing off-topic about London winning the 2012 Olympics. In just 24 hours, the mood in London, and Britain, has gone from one of celebration to that of shock at such a cowardly act, and thoughts for those that have died. The performance of the markets in London today followed the feelings […]
London To Host The Olympic Games
Slightly off topic, but London has quite surprisingly won the Olympics for 2012! Although I’m not a massive fan of the games, my main enjoyment from winning the games came from the fact that we stuffed the French, especially given the things that Jacques Chirac has been saying over the last few days. Bringing things […]
Property: Buying vs Renting
I’ve been thinking about the old debate of whether buying a property is better than renting, and I thought I’d try to put together a few pros and cons and try to gather a bit of feedback. I kind of know that this is a bit of a stupid argument, because both buying and renting […]
Mortgage Mistakes
Three of the biggest mistakes that you can make with your mortgage are featured over at The Motley Fool. Sticking with your loan or lender – as the article says, don’t do it! Getting tied in to a poor mortgage deal or one with high redemption penalties, or just being too lazy to change, are […]
Student Financial Survival Guide
Although the new term is some way off, it’s never too soon to start thinking about finances, and for university students it’s no exception. I was probably one of the last of the lucky students who didn’t have to pay tuition fees. I also received a student grant to help cover living costs – the […]