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 […]
Month: July 2005
How To Knock Value Off Your Home
If you’re a fan of garden gnomes, stone-cladding and bright colours, you may want to rethink trying to sell your house…
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 […]
Blunket Behind Opt-Out Pensions
Work & Pensions Secretary David Blunkett has backed plans to promote “opt-out” pensions from employers.
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 […]
Charges Eat Investments
M&G is to increase the annual management charge on many of it’s funds. The Motley Fool explains how charges can eat your investments over time.
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 […]
Good Rate from Overseas Bank
An Indian bank is aiming to lure British savers with a great interest rate.
Follow Up To London Bombings
More thoughts on the aftermath of the recent terrorist attacks in London.
Checking Product Prices On The Move
Yahoo! has released a new price comparison service for mobile phones, powered by their product comparison website Kelkoo.