The Bank of England deputy governor Charles Bean has made a statement encouraging people to stop saving, start spending and rescue the British economy.
It was reassuring to hear the International Monetary Fund (IMF) endorsing moves by the UK Government to cut public spending.
The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 5,598.48, up 51.40 points or +0.93% on the day and up 90.03 points (+1.63%) over the week.
The launch of Facebook Places in the UK could put users at risk of burglary, if thieves start to monitor empty houses online.
Employee engagement and financial education have been described as two critical factors needed for successful retirement planning.
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) will be increasing the compensation limit on cash deposits to the sterling equivalent of €100,000 in January 2011.
An article in the National Post from Canada examines a very modern approach to divorce, with couples agreeing not to use Social Media to discuss their separation.
Informed Choice chartered financial planner Martin Bamford comments on a statement from Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesman Lord Newby.
Informed Choice chartered financial planner Martin Bamford was quoted in the Independent today, in a feature looking at spread betting.
Research carried out recently suggests that money “wasted” in avoidable capital gains tax (CGT) could be as high as £550 million this year alone.
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