New savings account pays 10% interest a year on regular savings.
Month: February 2006
Cost of Smoking
The big story of the day is government’s vote to ban smoking in all confined public places, such as pubs and restaurants. The government predicts that 600,000 people will quit smoking as a result of the ban, but apart from the obvious health risks, smoking can put a serious dent in your finances. I was […]
Is Your Mortgage Covered?
There’s a £217 billion shortfall in insurance for mortgages.
Money Makeover: Couple Saving For Wedding
Financial advice for a couple saving to get married in August.
Costly Financial Mistakes
The Scotsman has ten common financial mistakes that people make. Of the ten, my ‘favourites’ are: Failing to understand credit card interest rates – 80% of cardholders do not know what rate they are paying or think they are paying a lower rate than they really are. But let’s face it, with about 14 different […]
Financial Implications of Relationships
New series of posts at Money Swindon.
New FSA Website Launched
Money Laid BAre to offer basic financial advice.
Remortgaging Tips
Get yourself a lower rate, then overpay your mortgage to reduce the term and overall outlay.
Virgin Stakeholder Pension “Free For A Year”
Annual management charge waived for first year.
Interest Rates Unchanged
Bank of England keeps interest rates steady at 4.5%.