We’re in the run up to the “ISA season”, where those who have yet to invest their ISA allowance for this tax year panic about finding a suitable ISA product to help keep their money away from the tax man. Over the following week or two (depending on how many things I can think of, […]
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High Street Haggling
Can you get discounts from big name stores?
A-Day: Checklist
Things seem to have gone a little quiet about A-Day, when pension regulation undergoes a major overhaul, since the government’s U-turn on property in SIPPs. But that’s not to say that the changes in the pension rules are to be forgotten – indeed, these are said to be the biggest changes to the way pensions […]
Personal Loan Tips
The Motley Fool has a good list of things to look for in a personal loan. The factors it suggests you consider when choosing a personal loan are: Compare APR AND TAR. The TAR will tell you how much the loan will really cost you. Avoid payment protection insurance. Fixed rate personal loans will give […]
Month-By-Month Financial Planner
Here’s a good idea from the Telegraph, a month-by-month financial planner, showing the most important events in finance for 2006. Here are some of the highlights: January Make sure your tax return is done by 31st January, else you’ll be liable for a £100 fine, plus interest on anything you owe the tax man! February […]
Life Insurance Tip: Ex-Smokers
If you’ve quit smoking for 12 months or more, you may be able to get a cheaper deal on your life insurance.
5 Experts’ Fund Tips
Investment fund tips for 2006, taken from home and abroad.
Ultimate Guide To Credit Cards
The Motley Fool has published “Your Ultimate Guide To Credit Cards” which has 16 tips & tricks all to do with our little plastic friends, including: 0% cards Cashback cards Using store cards Fines & fees Cash withdrawals Payment protection Well worth a read if you have any unanswered questions about your credit card, and […]
Tracing Lost Pensions
If you’ve worked for several companies over the years and taken part in their pension schemes, chances are that you’ve forgotten about a pension or lost some details along the way. Did you know that the Pension Service (part of the Department for Work and Pensions), has a Pension Tracing Service? If you supply them […]
15 Money Saving Ideas
Getting ready for New Year money saving? Here are some tips.