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15 Apr 2010
This is another tip which is ‘big picture’ stuff but again forms part of the foundation of any attempt to manage your finances.
Author: Damien
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Who should you vote for in the upcoming election? Here's a useful tool to help you decide
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15 Apr 2010
Now this blog tries to avoid politics where possible but the fact remains that there is an election just around the corner, the outcome of which will impact on your finances and your life generally. So your vote is vitally important, but have you decided who to vote for?
News, Investing, Saving For Your Future
Chinese property prices jump at a record pace fuelling concerns of a bubble
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14 Apr 2010
Today's headline of the day comes from the Daily Telegraph. The article reports how property prices in China have hit record levels fuelling concerns of a bubble forming which could ultimately burst.
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14 Apr 2010
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12 Apr 2010
Today I thought I’d bring you some interesting graphics from Citywire. The graphics are based on a survey of 91 wealth managers and make interesting reading if you are trying to decide where to invest your cash over the next 12 months:
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09 Apr 2010
According to consumer magazine Which?, ''Cifas, the UK’s fraud prevention service, has announced that 2009 saw an ‘alarming increase’ in current-address fraud.
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09 Apr 2010
"Money doesn't really enter my head in terms of boxing," World Heavyweight Champion David Haye informed BBC Sport after his successful title defence on Saturday. Good news David, I look forward to being able to view your next fight for free then, as opposed to the extortionate £15 I was...
News, Interest Rate Forecasts, Mortgages, Using Credit, Owning A Home
Newsflash: BOE announce UK interest rates to remain at 0.5%
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08 Apr 2010
The Bank of England has announced that UK interest rates will remain unchanged at 0.5% for the 13th month in a row. Good news for mortgage borrowers, bad news for savers.
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08 Apr 2010
Today's three quick links are for first-time buyers
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08 Apr 2010
Pensions offer a tax efficient way to invest for your retirement. Not only do the funds within a pension grow free of any income or capital gains tax but any contributions you make into the plan receive income tax relief at your highest marginal rate.