WHEN it comes to buying property abroad, France and Spain are once again the favourite destinations.
Scotsman: Soap Box
A COMBINATION of high energy prices and rising interest rates appears likely to moderate GDP growth in the developed economies and, to some extent globally, in the coming years.
Scotsman: Cash Clinic
Q: In 2000 I invested in Jupiter North American Fund (Income) when the unit price was about 80p. By October 2002 the price had fallen to 31p.
Scotsman: RIT Capital Tops ISA Investment Rankings
INVESTMENT trust savers ploughed more money into RIT Capital Partners than any other trust in the third quarter, according to Alliance Trust Savings.
Scotsman: Caledonia Happy To Stand Out From The Investment Crowd
A LONG-term investment strategy with sizeable holdings in a number of companies has led to a “satisfactory” performance in Caledonia Investments, an investment trust managed by its directors.
Scotsman: Building Savings To Beat The Market Volatility Rollercoaster
ALTHOUGH stockmarkets have rebounded from their summer lows, volatility is expected to be with us for some time yet.
Scotsman: ‘Tis The Season To Be Properly Covered For Storm Damage
THIS week’s storms across Scotland and the rest of the UK have caused chaos for homeowners, leaving many with damaged property from Bridge of Earn to Milnarthort, as rivers burst their banks.
Scotsman: Personal Accounts Will Be Next Big Pensions Scandal Means-tested Benefits Must Be Abolished
THERE were no real surprises in this week’s pensions white paper that set out details of the new personal accounts due to become law in 2012.
Scotsman: Charges That Can Add Thousands To Your Mortgage
MORTGAGE lenders have been putting up their fees to unprecedented heights with 11 – including Abbey, Nationwide and Northern Rock – raising them by up to £200 in November.
Scotsman: Parcel Phobia Explains An Awful Lot
IT’S been a funny old year.