Television quiz shows could be curbed drastically after watchdogs launched investigations into the programmes that make millions at the expense of viewers
Scotsman: Art Of Intelligent Investment Needs A Bigger Palette
WHEN supermarkets import fresh produce from South America and so many of the clothes we wear are manufactured in the Far East, why are British savers so reluctant to invest their hard-earned cash in overseas stock markets?
Scotsman: There Is No Place Like A Home For Priced-out Buyers
‘TOTO, I have a feeling we are not in Kansas any more.” How many of us feel like Dorothy in The Wizard Of Oz, as if we have arrived in a strange land, when we view property ads in glossy magazines?
Scotsman: When To Take The Money And Run
ANYONE who has a with-profits investment should take a careful look at what the contract is earning, because annual returns are falling sharply.
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MoneyExpert: Young Londoners Feel Mortgages Are Far Off
Over a third of young people in London do not expect to be able to leave home until they are over 25, new research from Engage Mutual Assurance reveals.
MoneyExpert: UK Consumer Credit Dips, As Mortgages Rise
UK consumer credit rose less than predicted in August, with an increase of £755 million against a forecast £900 million, down from the previous month’s £1.1 billion rise.
Scotsman: Post Office Makes Its Credit Card Commission-free And Extends 0% Period
SHOPPERS using a Post Office credit card abroad will no longer be charged commission, as part of a move by the group to give customers a better deal.
Scotsman: Higher LTVs Reduce The Deposit Burden
SOME good news emerged for home buyers this week with the finding that borrowers no longer have to scrape together such big deposits to obtain a mortgage.
Scotsman: Consultation On Change A Must
SUCCESS in capping future pension costs can transform a company into a gold mine but, conversely, getting it wrong could cost employers dearly.