Today sees the end of pricing controls on British Telecom’s phone line rental.
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5 Ways To Minimise IHT
The Financial Times has an article which suggests 5 ways to minimise inheritance tax, given the recent tightening of the rules of taxation of trusts, and the effect it has had on IHT avoidance.
Sit Tight During British Gas Price Rises
British Gas has once again raised the price of its gas and electricity, and consumers will be once again panicking about looking for a cheaper supplier.
5 Reasons To Write A Will
Here are 5 reasons why you should have a will written. If you die without a will (known as dying “intestate”), there are certain rules which dictate how your money, property or possessions should be disposed of. This may not be the way that you would wish your money and possessions to be distributed. Unmarried […]
Some Banking Questions Answered
The Motley Fool has a piece on some common questions about banking, in their essential banking guide.
Consumers Value Independent Financial Advice
Some interesting figures have been released by financial stats company Defaqto, which suggests that consumers value independent financial advice more than saving money on financial products. My experience with consumers of financial products would have suggested that the reality is vastly different – many people mistrust financial advisers – although perhaps they’re confused by the […]
Changes To TV Licence Payments
From July 31st, you will no longer be able to pay for your TV licence at your local Post Office.
Interest-Only Mortgages: Deadly Home Loans
The Motley Fool has a look at the pitfalls associated with interest-only mortgages.
Sneaky Orange Mobile Phone Bill Charges
I’ve just been checking out my latest mobile phone bill, and I noticed that they are going to charge for itemised billing from 1st July 2006.
Free Copies Of MoneyWise Magazine
MoneySavingExpert is giving away 10,000 copies of July’s edition of MoneyWise magazine.