PRICES paid by first-time buyers (FTBs) are roaring ahead as the property market picked up in August after early-summer doldrums, says Moneyextra.
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Scotsman: Norwich Extends Guaranteed Fund
NORWICH Union has launched a new tranche of its Guaranteed Fund.
Scotsman: Bond Stirs Market
LEEDS Building Society has launched the two-year fixed rate Postal Bond, paying a market leading 5.60 per cent until 31 October, 2008.
Motley Fool: An Investing Lesson From Richard Branson
Green is now the new black. Politicians want to be seen to be green, car makers are making a special effort to promote their environmental side, and shopkeepers are trying to out-organic each other.
Motley Fool: Can Financial Websites Damage Your Credit?
In research carried out for Moneyexpert, Professor Merlin Stone of Bristol Business School warns that frequent use of financial-comparison websites can damage your credit rating.
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”.
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.
Scotsman: Nearly Half A Million In UK With Massive Debts
Nearly half a million people have unsecured debts of more than £20,000, it was revealed yesterday.
Motley Fool: Best Buy Accounts For Businesses
According to research from independent financial researcher Moneyfacts, the UK’s big banks have done nothing to improve the lot of British businesses in recent years.