SO NOVEMBER is about to begin, and the countdown to Christmas will be under way in earnest. We are set to embark on one of the strangest rituals known to man: an orgy of spending on overpriced rubbish that no one wants.
Month: October 2006
Scotsman: Policy Of Caution Pays Off
SARAH Nichols took out an income protection policy on the advice of her sister and was extremely glad to have done so after an injury at work left her unable to work for three years.
Scotsman: Buying Tips
Which? says Payment Protection Insurance should not be taken out with mortgage, loan or credit card plans, as cheaper debt protection is available elsewhere.
Money Links For 28th Oct 2006
Links to other interesting money articles on 28th Oct 2006.
Scotsman: How A Home In The Sun Can Also Be Made To Work For You
OWNING a place in the sun is becoming an increasingly attractive proposition for Scots, either as a holiday home or as a buy-to-let investment.
Scotsman: Asset Rich, Cash Poor? Renting To The Rescue
RENTING a property might be seen by many as something to do when you’re a student before you can afford a place of your own, but it can be an attractive option for retired people, who can raise money from selling their family home.
Scotsman: Estate Planning: Where There’s A Will There’s Peace Of Mind
AS WAS dramatically illustrated when Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond had a narrow escape in a high-speed car crash last month, accidents do happen and matters of life and death can arise at any age.
Scotsman: Trusts Can Still Be Used To Mitigate The Effects Of IHT
ONE perception that the UK’s inheritance tax (IHT) system is onerous was underlined when, on 22 March this year, Chancellor Gordon Brown made moves towards changing the rules in relation to the taxation of trusts.
Scotsman: Watching The Pennies Is Always Worth It
IF YOU’RE a homeowner, the chances are you will have looked at a range of mortgages on the market to find the best deal for you. You’ll probably also be aware of the benefits of remortgaging every few years to reduce your monthly repayments.
Scotsman: Focus On The Mid-market, With European Investments To The Fore
THE F&C Private Equity Trust has been in its current form since summer last year, but it has been through a number of changes since it was originally created in March 1999.