One of the UK’s biggest power companies was today lining up a New Year hike in energy bills after a pledge to leave prices on hold for the rest of 2006
This Is Money: Branson Pledges £1.7bn To Environment
Billionaire Richard Branson has committed $3bn of profits from the Virgin transport businesses to fighting global warming
Scotsman: Mortgage Bills Swallow One Third Of Average Scots Wage
MORTGAGE repayments account for one third of monthly income in Scotland, according to figures which illustrate the widening “affordability gap”.
This Is Money: Third Of Young Families Can’t Buy
More than a third of working families aged under 40 cannot afford to buy even the cheapest homes according to a new report released today
Motley Fool: The Deal Of The Decade!
Way back in the Nineties, I took out a ten-year fixed-rate home loan with my existing mortgage lender.
Motley Fool: The Seven Best Savings Accounts
Choosing the right savings vehicle can be tricky. The main things to consider are the interest rate, whether the interest rate has any guarantees, and what the maximum and minimum balances are. Other considerations might be how quickly you can access the money, when the interest is paid (i.e. monthly or once a year) and whether you want to make regular contributions, as opposed to depositing a lump sum. Here are the best accounts in their categories.
Motley Fool: Your Guide To Easy Money!
Why are bad habits so hard to give up, but good habits so difficult to acquire?
This Is Money: California Sues Car Giants For Pollution
The state of California is suing six of the world’s largest automakers for billions of dollars in damages over global warming
Motley Fool: I’m Sticking With My Favourite Oil Share
Sterling Energy (LSE: SEY) has had a rough time since I highlighted the company back in May. However, having heard a presentation by the company CEO at this week’s Oilbarrel conference, I’m happy to hang on to my shares.
Motley Fool: You Too Can Be A Dragon
Thursday night is Dragons’ Den night on BBC2, and it’s compulsive viewing for many investors. You may envy the Dragons’ position — I know I do — but in practice we face a similar situation every time we invest.