Posts Tagged ‘Savings and Investments’

Why we think Principle First’s Investment Portfolios are the best!

Friday, February 10th, 2012

In the marketplace there are approximately 3000 investment funds the consumer can access across various asset classes, ranging from a simple cash fund with little investment risk, other than obvious inflationary risks of eroding capital values over the long term, to higher risk more volatile investments such as Global Emerging Market sector funds that offer [...]

Savings dwindle as public spending freeze takes hold

Friday, November 12th, 2010

The average person had just £1,771 in savings this summer, according to the new ING Consumer Savings Monitor. This is the equivalent to 40 days of pay at a time when it takes on average 6 months to find a new job after redundancy.

New investment funds track the FTSE at low cost

Friday, September 17th, 2010

New investment funds track the FTSE at low cost
Credit Suisse has launched a new investment fund that tracks the top 100 companies on the London stock exchange, but at very low cost to the investor.
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Investment Funds – invest to beat the bank

Friday, August 20th, 2010

Investment Funds - invest to beat the bank

Investment funds offer a golden opportunity to expose your money to the attractive growth rates that can be accessed in stocks and shares. Investment funds generally outperform cash, in the medium term. Here we explain how we create a funds investment that is perfectly suited to you.

Ethical Funds Investment is slick move, as BP founders

Friday, July 30th, 2010

Ethical Funds Investment is slick move, as BP founders

Because most ethical investments seek to avoid the oil and gas business, ethical investors have been untouched by the great black slick of misfortune that has befallen BP, since the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded on to the front pages on 20th April. Read More

Saving for Kids – Top Kids’ Careers cost over £100,000

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

The top career choices for 5-7 year olds now need 3rd-level education. Top 3 choices are teacher, doctor and vet. These will cost over £100,000 to fund, and 93% of parents will carry that cost. Saving for kids is essential, and needs careful forward planning. Read full lists of kids favourite careers by clicking on headline above.

Financial Planning – Cost of a child tops £200,000 for first time

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

The cost of raising a child from birth to age 21 has topped £200,000 for the first time, according to the annual Cost of a Child survey by insurer LV=. With good financial planning, you can spread the burden of two decades with your little bundles of joy.

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.

Children's Trust Funds – Writing is on the Wall under Cons and Lib Dems

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Children's Trust Funds - Writing is on the Wall

Only the Labour Party supported continuing access for all to the Child Trust Fund Scheme. The Conservatives want it limited to only poorer families, the Lib Dems want it scrapped. The writing may be on the wall for the most successful children’s savings initiative in the history of the country.

ISA savers rush to greet new ISA savings allowances

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

ISA savers rush to greet new ISA savings allowances

New customers rushed to cash in on tax-free ISA savings this month, pushing account applications up 52% on last year. The new, higher ISA limits have boosted the already-popular savings accounts, which are already held by over a third of households in the UK.

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