‘UK INFLATION remained steady at 1.6 per cent in January as higher food and utility costs were offset by lower petrol prices.
The Office for National Statistics said yesterday the consumer price index was unchanged from December. A decrease in transport costs had the greatest impact on the stalemate, but the January sales saw clothing and […]
‘MORTGAGE arrangement fees have surged more than 40 per cent in the past six months, as lenders attempt to shore up profits amid cut-price loans.
The average fee on a UK mortgage deal has soared almost 42 per cent to £480 at the start of 2005 from £339 in July last year, a new industry survey […]
‘Turns out the old song is right: If you want to be happy for the rest of your life, make an ugly woman your wife. Gorgeous women work too, as do (on the other side of the aisle) husbands of varying aesthetic quality.
Yep, while most of us devote much of our waking lives to careers […]
‘Investing for Kids is a pretty popular topic for two reasons. First, there are lots of parents trying to teach their kids about the value of money. Second, the kids themselves are looking for the investing information. That’s good new because teaching kids how to invest is a lesson that will last […]
‘THE stampede of excited buyers who caused mayhem at Ikea’s new London store last week may have given the impression that the consumer boom is still in full flow.
But that is not the case, according to mortgage broker Ray Boulger.
“Although Ikea store openings still stimulate plenty of activity, the general trend of retail sales continues […]
‘BRITISH women lead the world when it comes to controlling their financial affairs, and four in five are able to buy what they want without asking their partner for money, according to a new survey.
It is not just in household finances that British women hold their own: they also own more investments, such as stocks […]
‘Do you need a financial planner? If you’re years away from retirement, maybe not. Many people in their 20s, 30s or even 40s simply need to concentrate on two things — avoiding credit card and consumer debt and saving as much as possible with two tools that stretch dollars: a retirement saving plan at work […]
‘MORE than half of homeowners would be worried about meeting their mortgage payments if interest rates rise, a survey by Direct Line has revealed.
They said they would be under pressure even if payments went up by £100 a month or less, yet many admitted they would take no action to combat the rise. Only 3% […]
‘MANY elderly householders can find themselves in dire financial straits because their pension income does not provide an adequate living standard.
But there is a way out and it can come from the bricks and mortar they are living in, through an equity release scheme. But care has to be taken before anyone decides to go […]
‘NAVIGATING the ever-changing world of insurance can be tricky, and many people are unable to provide for themselves or their families when they become disabled or die.
Recent changes in the insurance industry may force some to urgently reconsider their lack of insurance. For the first time in 15 years, life cover premiums have risen, and […]