Market numbers: 13th August 2010
The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 5,275.44, up 9.38 points or +0.18% on the day and down 56.95 points (-1.07%) over the week.
Money Sickness Syndrome
Escalating money worries are having a growing impact on mental and physical health.
The cost of foolish mistakes
We all make expensive mistakes from time-to-time. Some new research from MSN Money has revealed the true extent of these across the UK.
Avoid the taxman phone scam
HM Revenue & Customs has issued a warning to be vigilant following reports that thieves are making phone calls pretending to be the taxman.
UK growth prospects
The Bank of England downgrading growth prospects for the UK economy has prompted a flood of commentary from various elements.
Is your adviser in control of investment recommendations?
New research from independent financial research company Defaqto has found that 19% of IFAs choose to outsource their investment process to a discretionary fund manager.
Sensible State Pension suggestions
The Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA) has endorsed a call to increase the State Pension Age to 66 from 2016, whilst at the same time recommending that any future increases should be linked to the life expectancy of those on lower incomes.
Market numbers: 6th August 2010
The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 5,332.39, down 33.39 points or -0.62% on the day and up 74.37 points (+1.41%) over the week.
Interest rate predictions
Informed Choice chartered financial planner Martin Bamford looks at the latest interest rate predictions.
Charges, pensions and cynics
Informed Choice chartered financial planner Martin Bamford looks at the study by fund manager David Pitt-Watson and explores the issues behind a focus on charges when saving for retirement.