We all like to think we are getting a good deal. The availability of ‘free’ banking probably falls into this description, but in reality banking services are never free.
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.
Escalating money worries are having a growing impact on mental and physical health.
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.
HM Revenue & Customs has issued a warning to be vigilant following reports that thieves are making phone calls pretending to be the taxman.
The Bank of England downgrading growth prospects for the UK economy has prompted a flood of commentary from various elements.
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.
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.
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.
Informed Choice financial planner Philip Sullivan looks at the prospects for inflation or deflation in the UK economy.
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