THE row about bank charges escalated last week with the publication of a report claiming they have risen by 20% over the past three years.
Month: September 2006
Scotsman: Regulator Launches Probe Into Growing ‘cash For Company Pensions’ Scandal
THE Pensions Regulator is poised to launch an investigation into a cash sweeteners scandal which threatens to throw the spotlight on the role played by trustees, actuaries, lawyers and financial advisers.
Scotsman: Merger Mutually Beneficial
THE merger between Nationwide and Portman building societies announced last week is tipped to trigger a wave of further consolidation, as societies unite to form new giant mutuals capable of giving the banks a run for their money.
Scotsman: No Escaping Taxman When Handing Over Your Assets
TRUSTS have, perhaps, a certain image – a magical device that gets rid of all tax liabilities, particularly inheritance tax (IHT).
Scotsman: Give Up Your Pension For Cash Now – Deal Or No Deal?
HAVE you ever watched the television show Deal Or No Deal? You get to gamble against the banker, but you have no idea how much money is in the box.
Scotsman: Make Your Savings Work Their Hardest
SAVINGS have received a welcome boost following last month’s increase in Bank of England base rates, and a second one is expected before the end of the year, but savers must keep a watchful eye on their accounts to avoid being shortchanged.
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MoneyExpert: More Than One In Four Pensioners Happy To Carry Debts To Their Grave
More than a quarter of all pensioners say that they are counting on death to catch up with them faster than their bank managers.
MoneyExpert: MasterCard Reveals Complex Credit Card Relationships
New pan-European research conducted by MasterCard has offered an unusual insight into our complex relationships with seemingly unremarkable credit cards.
This Is Money: Blunder Hid My Divorce Costs For 11 Years
An admin error hid the costs of Sue Ewing's legal aid for 11 years – when they finally emerged, interest had doubled the bill to £5,000
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