The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has announced that it is to abandon credit card cheques following a public and political outcry over the ways in which they are marketed.
Month: September 2006
Motley Fool: The Stealth Tech Boom
I went to a presentation given by two technology fund managers this week, and guess what? They were both very excited about prospects for their sector. Now, there’s a surprise!
Motley Fool: Property And Home Podcasts
In our regular Money Talk podcasts, David Kuo and his guests discuss a wide variety of financial topics. Below we’ve listed the best property and home related podcasts we’ve done in recent months. Click on the “Streaming version” links to listen to each podcast or right click on “Download” and use Save Target As to download a file for later use.
Money Links For 6th Sep 2006
Links to other interesting money articles on 6th Sep 2006.
Motley Fool: Shares That Burn
Christopher Columbus had no idea that he would cause a global epidemic when he brought back some “strange leaves” from the New World. But despite all the scientific evidence that tobacco not only kills its users but its non-users too through passive smoking, many people continue to smoke.
Motley Fool: Sweet And Simple Tax Returns
According to financial advisory service Smith & Williamson, if you earn £25,000 to £40,000, you’re likely to pay around 36% in taxes this year. If you’re moving house, the figure will probably be more like 41% to 50%, thanks to stamp duty. And if you’re a heavy-smoking, petrol-guzzling car-driving alcoholic, you’ll pay even more! To put it another way, taxes suck big time.
Motley Fool: Curb The Cost Of Motoring
According to a new report from Sainsbury’s Bank, the cost of motoring has risen by around a fourteenth (7.2%) in the past twelve months. For the record, here’s a breakdown of what a typical driver will spend on motoring this year:
Motley Fool: Bad News On Overdrafts!
I have some bad news for people who have current accounts with Lloyds TSB, NatWest and Smile (a division of Co-operative Bank): your overdrafts have just become more expensive!
MoneyExpert: Hard Reality Of Housing Yet To Puncture Youthful Bubble Says Survey
The hard reality of the modern housing market has yet to damage the youthful optimism of the younger generation, new research from IFA Promotions has found.
MoneyExpert: Mint Launches Debit Gift Card
Mint has launched a new hybrid debit/gift card, allowing people to put money into an account card, personalise it with a message and have it delivered to someone.