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17 Mar 2010
Here are 10 interesting facts you didn't know about Guinness
Author: Damien
News, The Budget 2010, Investing, Saving For Your Future
Newsflash: Capital gains tax fear sparks panic sales
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16 Mar 2010
Investors are rushing to sell shares and property ahead of the Budget on March 24, in the apparently misguided belief that Alistair Darling is about to raise capital gains tax rates.
News, Quick Savings
Petrol prices could hit £1.20 within the coming weeks sparking fears of further increases in inflation
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16 Mar 2010
Motorists should brace themselves for record high petrol prices this year as the cost of unleaded fuel surges to £1.20 a litre or more, according to research by the AA. The AA said families now pay £52 a month more on petrol than a year ago and the average petrol...
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16 Mar 2010
If you have an old mobile phone lying forgotten in a drawer somewhere, dig it out as it could make you some money....
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15 Mar 2010
Credit card holders will be offered greater protection from spiralling debts, although the changes are watered down from original proposals. Consumers will be given 60 days to reject changes in the interest rates charged on their existing debts.
Tax Mitigation, Tips, Tax
Money tip #23 - If you continue to work after the state retirement age make sure you stop paying National Insurance
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15 Mar 2010
What are National Insurance contributions You pay National Insurance contributions (NICs) throughout your working life, from age 16, in order to build up your entitlement to the State Pension and to certain social security benefits. The type and level of NICs you pay depends on your earnings and whether you're...
Investing, Tips, Saving For Your Future
3 Quick Links – How to keep one step ahead of the stock market, How to protect your portfolio against inflation or deflation and a note on Japan
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12 Mar 2010
As the title suggests here are 3 links which you should find interesting. Today’s selection all have an investment slant and may give food for thought when building your investment/share portfolios.
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12 Mar 2010
Question: Who said the following quote on 29th December 1989? ''We end this year and decade with the worst deficit in our history, the worst in Europe, simply as a result of the measures taken by this Government'' Answer: Gordon Brown