The Government is planning to introduce laws to give consumers greater powers against salesmen that come to their door
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Month: September 2006
This Is Money: Beware ‘mates’ Bad Credit Trap
First-time buyers clubbing together to climb onto the property ladder with ‘mates mortgages’ could be in danger of falling into a bad credit trap
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Scotsman: Experimental Living On A State Pension
EMMA and Donald MacSween live in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis and were given £121.39 by Axa to live on after fixed costs. Their allowance lasted until day four, but they eventually spent £246.36 – an overspend of 103 per cent.
Scotsman: Insure Your House Exchange Takes Place
THE problem home buyers face in finding the cash needed at exchange to secure a property could become a thing of the past, according to Exchange Insurance Company with has launched its Exchange Bond in the UK.
Scotsman: Setting Fresh Standards
STANDARD Life Investments (SLI) has revealed that its complete range of UK equity mutual funds has been top quartile over one, two, three and four years.
Scotsman: Time To Switch Energy Suppliers
UTILITY bills have become an increasing drain on the household budget in the wake of the main suppliers upping prices in the last few months.
Scotsman: Village Life In The Sun Can Combine With Supporting Your Club
OVERSEAS property investment has taken off in recent years and many Britons, including Scots, are leading the way in a search for a place in the sun.
Scotsman: Put Your Trust In Tribune’s Tracker Fund
INVESTORS can gain exposure to the UK stock market in a cost-effective means by having the Tribune UK Tracker plc as a core holding in a balanced investment portfolio.
Scotsman: Funding University Life By Buying A Student Flat Means Everybody Wins
TAX savings on buy-to-let property where a son or daughter shares ownership can help pay for higher education.
Scotsman: Now That The St Leger Is Over, The Runners Are Under Starter’s Orders
SELL in May and go away don’t come back until St Leger day goes the old investment maxim.