01st October 2009
As most good things in life require effort, the well-worn mantra of ‘no pain no gain' is often apt. But when it comes to finances, it really doesn't require that much work to increase earnings on savings. In fact, getting more from your savings is one o...
30th September 2009
If your son or daughter is set to celebrate their seventh birthday this month, they will be among the first to receive a present from the Government in the form of a top-up to their tax-free Child Trust Fund (CTF).
Launched in 2005 with the aim of givi...
30th September 2009
1. Pay off debts first
It's a basic rule of money management that you pay off your existing debts before you start to save. This is because saving rates are almost always lower than borrowing rates so your money is best used to get rid of expensive deb...
25th September 2009
Fancy a cheap short break but don't fancy jetting off abroad? Then leave your passport at home and let us suggest some refreshing escapes, right here in Blighty.
Cornish coastal hideaway
Padstow in Cornwall is a picturesque harbour town where you ca...
25th September 2009
Read on for the second part of our guide to the top 12 African experiences.
7. Stars and stripes in the southwest
A trip to Africa isn't complete without a safari experience. Spot the big five (buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard and rhino), see wartho...
25th September 2009
Peaceful, idyllic and free of other holiday-makers, pack your bags - and your travel insurance - for a break like no other.
1. Costa Sudoeste, Portugal
There's more to Southern Portugal than the Algarve. On the south-west tip there are over 80 mi...
25th September 2009
Whether you're an experienced scuba diver or thinking about dipping your toe in the water for the first time, you don't have to venture too far for a spectacular underwater experience.
1. Crystal clear Cyprus
The crystal clear waters on the coast o...
25th September 2009
It is not surprising that technological developments in the financial sector this year have been somewhat overshadowed by the wake of the credit crunch and the continuing recession. Yet, it is fair to say that despite such developments as the historically...
25th September 2009
Recent developments and accompanying research about the finance industry should be set to make many UK adults start thinking about their pensions more seriously, and whether we have the necessary savings plans in place for our future. Of course, it is dif...
25th September 2009
Research in Ireland has found that women tend to be better than men at saving money. Of course, such 'data' will likely fuel the old 'it's official, women are better than men at something else - add that to the list above driving, multi-tasking and smelli...
24th September 2009
As we continue through recessionary times, 2009 seems a very unlikely year for many of us to consider depositing our savings into an offshore bank account. However, with speculations abound that a brighter financial future may already be in sight, offshor...
24th September 2009
When we think of the financial 'centre' of the UK we immediately think of London. However, in recent years another location - that just so happens to be in the geographic 'centre' of the British Isles - has established itself as an important economic regi...
24th September 2009
As around 700 students collect their A-Level results on the Isle of Man, many will be considering their next step - either to apply for university on the mainland or to remain on the island and look for a job. Although the recession is not drawing many yo...
24th September 2009
Since the launch of Child Trust Funds (CTFs) four years ago, new data from HM Revenue & Customs shows that over one million families have not opened one, despite the financial incentive to do so. So why have so many new parents failed to open CTFs?
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24th September 2009
Despite their reputation ten, maybe twenty years ago, stringent rules and the emergence of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development means offshore banks are now considered an accessible and viable option for savers whether they are expat...
