HERE’S a depressing thought: I, as a Scotsman, am statistically more likely to die younger than if I were an Englishman.
Scotsman: Don’t Get Burned In The Sun
DO YOUR homework or buying abroad could be costly, says Lindsey Rogerson.
Money Links For 25th Nov 2006
Links to other interesting money articles on 25th Nov 2006.
MoneyExpert: New ‘wave And Pay’ Payment Method Unveiled
A new system of paying for goods with a debit or credit card has been unveiled by Visa.
MoneyExpert: Myvesta: Mistakes Made During Bankruptcy
A financial advice firm is offering help to those who find themselves having to declare bankruptcy.
Scotsman: An Extra £25 For Christmas
MONEYFACTS, a financial comparison website, says that if you were to save £600 in a regular savers’ account in a year you could have earned an extra £25 in interest.
Scotsman: E-mail Scam Uses ‘charity’ As Hook
BE CAREFUL if you are planning to donate money to a good cause, as a new e-mail scam has arrived and it is more plausible than many because it uses the names of two charities, the Charity Commission has warned.
Scotsman: ‘Tis The Season To Give Money To Kids
WITH Christmas almost upon us and gifts of cash being a popular choice for kids, now is the time for parents to look for the best children’s savings account.
Scotsman: ‘Savings Have To Be The New Must-have, Like An IPod’
ADOPTING a “SAVE” philosophy is the way ahead if debt is to be reduced in the UK, according to Trevor Matthews, chief executive of Standard Life Assurance.
Scotsman: £400m Fund Celebrates A-rating
THE M&G UK Growth Fund offers investors a range of more than 40 funds as an individual savings account (ISA) or unit trust/open ended investment company (oeic) across the three asset classes of equities, bonds and property.