Britons borrowing more to invest in home improvements

Britons borrowing more to invest in home improvements

One in five of all personal loans was used to pay solely for home improvements in the first half of 2010, says Sainsbury’s


 48pc of Working Brits Have Never Reviewed Their Pension Plans

48pc of Working Brits Have Never Reviewed Their Pension Plans

33pc do not know where their pension is invested and 38pc select “default” option for pension scheme

2010 sees bumper year for new investment company launches

2010 sees bumper year for new investment company launches

Following a quiet 2009, 2010 has seen a wide range of trusts launched, says AIC

Detached house prices rise by £91 a day over the past year

Detached house prices rise by £91 a day over the past year

Family detached homes price rises surpass all other properties, says Halifax

Market Outlook August 23rd - August 27th

Market Outlook August 23rd - August 27th

Foreign Exchange Euro/dollar: the pair should rebound on its rising trend line as the RSI is turning up. LONG above 1.2450 towards 1.3250 & 1.3510.



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 Desperate times do often call for desperate measures, but surely this is a step too far for British motorists.
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Britain's younger drivers crashing for cash

Britain's younger drivers crashing for cash

One in 20 motorists under 35 confess to having ‘staged' an accident and claimed successfully

Recession drives spike in gap years and sabbaticals

One in four students now planning to take time out and 4 million UK adults planning future education or career breaks

Parents stump up £1.2bn to send kids “back to school”

Two thirds of children take mobile phone, MP3, handheld games to school, says Gocompare

More Financial Pressure On University Students In 2010

Equifax offers budgeting advice to help students avoid graduating with unmanageable debts and bad credit rating

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 You need to make sure you understand the product and the risks involved before making a decision.
Martin Fagan Martin Fagan, Editor
69pc will ditch cash for higher risk investments

69pc will ditch cash for higher risk investments

Majority won't consider investing in cash while base rate remains at 0.5 per cent

Asian sell-off creates opportunities for investors

The Asian sell-off creates opportunities for investors to increase exposure ahead of market recovery.

Invest in emerging markets, says The Share Centre

Sheridan Admans, investment adviser at The Share Centre, has set out the case for long term infrastructure investment in emerging markets via JPM Emerging Markets Infrastructure fund.

Beware doorstep rogue traders this summer

OFT urges vigilance against traders offering to do home maintenance work, as the summer months bring increased numbers of complaints


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 Homeowners are less willing to compromise
Martin Fagan Martin Fagan, Editor
Househunters take sledgehammer approach to create perfect home

Househunters take sledgehammer approach to create perfect home

Taking their inspiration from homes they see on the TV, owners more willing to spend money on building projects, says Halifax

Property prices fall back, says Land Registry

House price inflation in England and Wales petering off, according to latest figures from the Land Registry.

Renting while at University? Better read this, then…

A guide for students who intend to rent from private landlords launched by my|deposits

House prices fall for the first time in a year

Surveyors report they have seen property prices fall in last few months, says RICS


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 Euro/dollar: the pair has struck against its resistance
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Market Outlook 16th August  - 20th August

Market Outlook 16th August - 20th August

Foreign Exchange Euro/dollar: the pair has struck against its resistance and should post a pull back ahead of a further up move. LONG above 1.2450 towards 1.3510 & 1.3815.

Market Outlook August 9th - August 13th

On Tuesday, GDF Suez is expected to announce 1H net income of around E3bln compared to E3.26bln a year earlier.

Invest in emerging markets, says The Share Centre

Sheridan Admans, investment adviser at The Share Centre, has set out the case for long term infrastructure investment in emerging markets via JPM Emerging Markets Infrastructure fund.

Market Outlook 19th July - 23rd July

Goldman Sachs may announce 2Q EPS of around $2 compared with $5.71 a year ago.


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