IN A bid to make online shopping safer, Visa has launched what it says is the UK’s first fully virtual, prepaid credit card, branded WWWcard, writes Rosemary Gallagher.
Scotsman: Buy-to-let Yields Fall North Of The Border
RENTAL yields on buy-to-let properties in Scotland have fallen from an average of 6.5 per cent at the start of the year to just under 6 per cent, according to buy-to-let broker Landlord Mortgages.
Scotsman: Private Pension Firms ‘no More Expensive Than State’
INSURANCE companies could deliver the government’s new personal accounts for pensions at no more cost to individuals than if they were offered through a centralised state-managed scheme, according to independent research.
Money Links For 24th Oct 2006
Links to other interesting money articles on 24th Oct 2006.
This Is Money: ‘ID Theft Peril’ Of Online Banking
Security flaws on the internet banking sites of Cahoot, Bank of Scotland and First Direct that could allow hackers to steal identities, have been found
Motley Fool: Winter Holiday Travel Tips
This time of year sees the start of both the fireworks and winter sports seasons. Hopefully, no one’s trying to celebrate both at the same time; snowy mountains and big bangs don’t usually go too well together. But even when you remove the explosions, there are still significant risks with skiing and snowboarding.
This Is Money: Government To Probe Farepak Collapse
The Government is to probe the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak, it was revealed today
This Is Money: Surge In Insolvencies Predicted
The number of Brits claiming insolvency could increase fivefold by the end of the decade as consumer struggle with their debts
Motley Fool: Save Money By Saving The Planet!
It’s Energy Saving Week from 23 to 29 October, which gives me an opportunity to talk about two of my favourite topics: slashing your bills and protecting the environment.
Motley Fool: Eight Tips For Cheap Calls From Abroad
By now anyone who cares probably knows this, but in case you don’t: Britons are charged heavily to both make and receive calls from mobiles when abroad. We’re also charged extra for texts and to listen to voicemails.