Putting some money aside whenever possible not only gives you a nest egg for the future, it’s also good financial planning. We never know what’s ahead of us, and having a cushion can help protect you from all that life can throw at you. There are a number of different types of savings accounts available [...]
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Coming to market
Following a couple of years of tough economic conditions, most commentators now seem to think the UK is out of the worst. So does this mean it’s time to invest? A financial adviser could show you how to make the most of your money. The article will talk about the recovery and its potential opportunities, [...]
Psychology of Saving Report
Saving behaviour is not uniform across countries. In fact, there are very large differences in saving rates, and some of them cannot be explained by conventional economic theory. Average saving rates in 2004-2008, for example, ranged from 0.5% in Bangladesh to…
It’s another hold for bank rate, with many more to come
"The MPC’s decision to leave Bank Rate unchanged for another month was really the only possible conclusion and the committee probably spent more time discussing the Quantitative Easing (QE) programme than whether to change Bank Rate. With…
People go green as costs rise
As energy bills continue to soar, it seems that more people now realise that going green is a great way to save money, as well as save the planet.
Victory For Pension Savers As Government Confirms Personal Accounts Contribution Caps
The Government has confirmed that it will ensure there are strict limits on the contributions that people can pay into personal accounts pensions, due to begin operating in 2012.
Cash Is Not Safe At Home
With sales in household safes up by a quarter in the last four weeks according to figures out today, esure home insurance is urging homeowners to think twice before transferring savings out of a financial institution and into their home as they are unlikely to be adequately insured.
Cash Is Not Safe At Home
With sales in household safes up by a quarter in the last four weeks according to figures out today, esure home insurance is urging homeowners to think twice before transferring savings out of a financial institution and into their home as they are unlikely to be adequately insured.
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