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 […]
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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 […]
Beware of New Scam
Emma Simon at the Telegraph is reporting about a new banking scam (at least it’s new to me), which I think needs publicising, as it could catch a few people out. Apparently scamsters are ringing shops and restaurants pretending to be their banks, telling the staff that their systems are down and that their customers […]
Best Financial Advice From Bloggers
New series from Free Money Finance giving the best advice that various personal finance bloggers can give.
New Way To Invest In Property
Opromark is marketing itself as “property investment made easy”, and on initial view, it seems like quite a fresh and simple idea. It gives you the opportunity to invest a relatively small amount to own shares in a property (which you choose from a list of properties available). These properties are then rented out and […]
Huge Shortfall In Young Pension Savings
Reports show that under-30s are saving – but not into pensions.
Make Savings by Using Direct Debit
Make savings on bills by setting up Direct Debits.
Find Your Position on Global Rich List
Found via Fivecentnickel (@ PFBlog), the Global Rich List shows you where you stand compared with everyone else in the world. Although it’s just a bit of fun, the site does have a serious message, showing the number of people living in poverty worldwide, and links to the CARE International charity for you to make […]
Only 50% Britons Have ‘Savings Attitude’
New research by Scottish Widows suggests that 45% of workers are not saving enough for their retirement. What is most surprising is that this trend does not appear to be linked to a worker’s salary / income, but more towards their personality and their attitudes to saving – in the report, a third of those […]