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21st September 2009
The Bank of England has today announced its base rate will remain at the record low of 0.5% for the sixth month running.
It also reported that it would continue to inject up to £175 billion into the economy as part of its quantitative easing scheme, b... Read >
Author: Sam Gooch17th September 2009
As the name suggests "Personal Income Tax" is all related to tax bracket on income of individual. On the United Kingdom front it is calculated on annual income. It is generally calculated on financial income and other legal entities. There is a particular... Read >
Author: Article Publisher07th September 2009
Reports have confirmed that the Icelandic parliament voted in favour of repaying the UK and Dutch governments more than £3billion.
The money paid back by will be used to reimburse funds paid by the governments to compensate savers who lost money after... Read >
Author: Sam Gooch19th August 2009
It is common knowledge that Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) have been offered as the “no-brainer” tax free method for saving without having to pay tax on the interest earned. But recent surveys show that they may no longer be the best option.
IS... Read >
Author: Which4u13th August 2009
According to UK lenders, the total number of mortgages granted to home buyers in June increased by 23% compared with May.
The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has said that around 45,000 mortgages were approved for property purchases in June, falling ... Read >
Author: Which4u13th August 2009
Lloyds Banking Group are the next major bank to reveal losses after releasing the first half year figures from 2009. The group has put the mounting losses down to its acquisition of HBOS, which took place in January.
The firm made a £4billion loss fro... Read >
Author: Which4u02nd August 2009
According to the land registry, the cost of houses across England and Wales increased on a month-on-month basis for the first time since January 2008.
The results from a survey, which compares the price of homes recently sold with the price paid previo... Read >
Author: Which4u02nd August 2009
The Investment Management Association (IMA) have revealed that last month, investment ISA net sales reached £247million, marking the highest quarterly ISA sales seen in six years.
ISA sales are not the only investment products that have seen an increa... Read >
Author: Which4u11th July 2009
Britons have an increasing propensity to spend money, according to new research.
People are more prepared to splash the cash on purchases, a new study indicates.
The latest Consumer Confidence Index published by Nationwide shows that the country's o... Read >
Author: Which4u11th July 2009
Credit card borrowers are being urged to make more than the minimum repayments on their debts, it has been claimed.
It is crucial that people take steps to repay as much of their credit card debt as quickly as possible, it has been reported.
Writing... Read >
Author: Which4u11th July 2009
It is crucial people take the time to get a good deal on their current account, it has been stated.
Britons should not delay in seeking out a competitive current account deal, it has been claimed.
Writing in a lovemoney.com article, Szu Ping Chan re... Read >
Author: Which4u11th July 2009
According to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) business group, the UK's has suffered the worst of the recession, but pointed out that anticipating a speedy recovery would be a little optimistic.
The report, based on a survey covering 5,600 compani... Read >
Author: Which4u11th July 2009
The government Scrappage Scheme - introduced to encourage customers to buy new cars despite the financial crisis, has helped boost car sales last month according to new data, giving the troubled car industry hope.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and... Read >
Author: Which4u04th July 2009
Credit card cheques are to be banned by the government as part of a new consumer protection scheme.
The Bank of England released figures showing that people living in the UK owe £233 billion on credit cards, overdrafts and other forms of loans.
The... Read >
Author: Which4u27th June 2009
Since the UK scrappage scheme was detailed in the 2009 budget, new government figures reflecting data from the end of April when the scheme was announced, to 7 June, shows that more than 60,000 orders for new cars have been placed.
Under the new scheme... Read >
Author: Which4u27th June 2009
Barclays has revealed plans to sell its fund management division - Barclays Global Investors (BGI) to US money management firm Blackrock.
The deal has been reported to go through for £8.2 billion, paid partly in cash and the rest in shares, a deal tha... Read >
Author: Which4u27th June 2009
Investment is a big decision and one that should be considered and researched thoroughly prior to making any financial moves. A good starting point when considering your investment options is to look at the types of investment opportunities available to y... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton09th April 2009
Key to doing this is ensuring you don’t hand over more cash to the taxman than you have to. But does that mean investing in an offshore tax haven or working out a tax avoidance scheme? Not at all.
What is an ISA?
ISAs, or Individual Savings Accounts... Read >
Author: MarkeD21st January 2009
Keeping cash in our homes rather than in savings accounts is what five percent of us would rather do, according to MGM advantage,
Faith in high street banks and building societies has fallen according to the company’s recent Retirement Nation Study. Th... Read >
Author: michael challiner30th November 2008
The importance of having savings cannot be underestimated. Indeed, regardless of how much you can afford to put aside, they are vital for safeguarding against your financial future. In fact, not only can they help in times of emergency, like being made ... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell22nd July 2008
People save for a variety of reasons; for a rainy day, to accumulate a nest egg, for a special purchase, or merely because they like saving! Accumulating cash is a good financial discipline and in the current economic climate those who have savings will a... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell10th July 2008
Financial investment is an obvious way to ensure you are prepared for the future. There are many ways to invest your money, but in order to do so wisely, you first have to be intelligent about the choices you make.
A savings account arguably offers one... Read >
Author: Vicky Cochrane10th June 2008
The end of a tax year always signals changes in the financial sector, and is a good time to have a rethink about where you are investing your money. Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) are a great way to save, as there is no tax to pay on interest earned... Read >
Author: mpressman15th May 2008
Generally no one needs any advice but as far as financial advice is concerned everybody would like to have some. This is because financial market is full of confusing investment options. Some with short-term benefits, some with long-term benefits, some wi... Read >
Author: Anton Kadin07th March 2008
The recent credit crunch and subsequent economic uncertainty has led many people to question the country's spending habits - and wonder if the time is about to come when borrowers start to pay. However, new statistics have revealed that Britons are a st... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan26th February 2008
Almost every time we earn or spend money, the taxman is waiting to take his slice. Unfortunately there is no exemption for your savings.
But there are legal ways to shelter your nest-egg from the Inland Revenue’s grasp by taking advantage of Individu... Read >
Author: born4thesurf03rd June 2006
Interest only mortgages have become more and more popular in the past few years probably as a result of the rise in house prices. With this type of loan, you pay off only the interest, so that your monthly repayments are lower than they would be with a ... Read >
Author: Joseph Kenny30th April 2006
ISA's - The Basics
Since their introduction in April 1999, ISA's - Individual Savings Accounts - have become extremely popular because they are one of the most tax efficient investment products widely available to investors.
ISA's are a special Gov... Read >
Author: Neil Mercer05th April 2006
While the population of England tipped over 50 million recently, a recent survey suggest that around two million households are living on the edge of financial difficulty, and a further half-million are already in difficulty.
The survey, from the Financi... Read >
Author: Richard Green
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