Posts Tagged ‘Investments’

Financial planning advice – Regular Reviews could save you thousands

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Investors can save thousands with regular financial planning advice and financial reviews. Fine-tune your financial planning with regular reviews of your mortgage deal, funds investments, and pension planning.

Investment advice needed on “tied products”, says EU

Monday, May 10th, 2010

Banks and building societies are now offering special deals on one investment or savings product, provided that the customer signs up for a second, additional investment product at the same time. However, such “tied” deals involving 2 linked products are not always in the best interests of the consumer, according to the EU.

Ethical investments business to gain from new endorsement system

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

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The Global Initiative for Sustainability Ratings (GISR) aims to simplify the rating of companies with truly sustainable business practices. This in turn will encourage trust in ethical investments by the 44% who are still sceptical that so-called ethical, sustainable businesses really do make a difference.

Independent financial advice crucial to protecting your investments, says Which?

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

Only 4 out of 37 bank and building society advisers gave good financial advice to undercover researchers, when discussing a lump sum investment, in an investigation carried out by Which? magazine.

Savings levels low, families £6 per week poorer than last year

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

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Families in the UK are £6 a week worse off than a year ago, according to new figures published this week by supermarket chain Asda. Savings meanwhile are, on average, adequate for just 14 days of living costs.

Savings flow to share investments after cash crunch

Monday, March 29th, 2010

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A basic rate taxpayer currently needs a savings account that will pay 3.75%, just to beat inflation, according to new data released today. The 40% taxpayer is in an even tighter corner. More and more investors are turning away from cash and looking at stocks and shares, for better growth potential.

Savings and investments made simple

Friday, March 12th, 2010

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Savings and investments for yourself and your family are much easier with a little knowledge, and some good financial advice. Here is our jargon-free round-up of savings and investments, showing the advantages and risks of each investment type.

State Pension changes penalise women

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Women turning 60 and claiming their basic state pension before April 6th stand to lose up to £20,000 of retirement income, compared to women turning 60 later this year. New rules that will apply after 6th April significantly relax the requirements to receive the full basic state pension for women.

Larger pensions for men retiring this year, says Prudential

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

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Men retiring this year will have pensions two-thirds larger than women in the same position, according to Prudential. The average pension income for a man taking his pension in 2010 will be £19,593 per year, compared with £12,169 per year for a woman.

Norway pension fund stubs out tobacco for ethical investments

Monday, February 1st, 2010

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Norway’s national pension fund has sold off Euro 1.8 bn in tobacco shares, citing ethical reasons. The individual investor can also opt for ethical investments, with over 100 ethical funds now available.

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