The ‘personal inflation calculator’ from the Office for National Statistics was launched today. Work out your inflation rate here
Month: January 2007
This Is Money: Sky Slashes Broadband Costs
BSkyB is upping the ante in the broadband price war amid concerns that growth among top-spending customers is stalling
Scotsman: REITs To Become Next Hot Properties
COMMERCIAL bricks and mortar is no longer the preserve of the rich, writes Lindsey Rogerson.
Motley Fool: Interest Rates Don’t Just Affect Mortgages
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New Year, New Finances: Credit Cards
If you’re like many families in the UK, you’re probably dreading seeing your latest credit card statement following Christmas and New Year. Much of the cost of presents, food, drink and parties is likely to have been whacked onto the “sod it” card, and much like yourself, that debt is now sitting around slowly getting […]
Scotsman: On The REIT Track For Success
REAL estate investment trusts (REITs) launched in the UK at the beginning of this month to remove the barriers to investing in property.
Scotsman: Rate Rise Shock Means Uphill Battle For Many
IT’S FAIR to say most people were taken by surprise when interest rates were raised to 5.25 per cent on Thursday – taking the base rate to its highest level in five and a half years.
Scotsman: FSA’s Findings On Mortgage Advice Sounds A Warning
AN ALARMING two-thirds of mortgage firms use processes that do not meet approved standards, according to research released this week by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
Money Links For 12th Jan 2007
Links to other interesting money articles on 12th Jan 2007.
This Is Money: Small Returns From FP With Profits
Friends Provident has made small increases to bonus rates for some with-profits policyholders but the majority will see no immediately benefit