| Comment Title |
Comments |
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Helpful? |
| More crisis to come?
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0 |
11/12/2011 |
12 |
Is Europe heading towards a major economic and political crisis?...
| Should investors stress about inflation?
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3 |
27/10/2011 |
12 |
Inflation is high, markets are erratic and the outlook very uncertain. Should you be bothered?...
| A brief update
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1 |
15/10/2011 |
20 |
What's happening with markets?...
| Eurobust inevitable?
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0 |
26/09/2011 |
25 |
As a Greek default looms large, will the Euro bite the dust?...
| Will debt stifle growth?
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2 |
12/09/2011 |
16 |
Is growing our economy out of trouble realistic given high levels of personal and government debt?...
| NS&I Certificates withdrawn from sale...again
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2 |
07/09/2011 |
12 |
National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has this morning announced that its index-linked and fixed interest savings certificates have once again been withdrawn from sale....
| Can gold continue riding high?
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3 |
23/08/2011 |
45 |
The global downturn has seen the gold price soar to over $1,800 per oz. Can its meteoric rise continue or will the gold price fall back with a crash?...
| Whatever next?
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0 |
12/08/2011 |
32 |
Do recent market falls and the economic outlook leave investors with nowhere to run and nowhere to hide?...
| Markets have woken up
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2 |
05/08/2011 |
27 |
You could argue it's about time markets fell, what's taken them so long?...
| Fund platform changes could help customers
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5 |
02/08/2011 |
27 |
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published more details regarding its plans for fund platforms/supermarkets as part of its overall Retail Distribution Review (RDR). Good news for customers?...
| Junior ISA rules confirmed
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0 |
28/07/2011 |
21 |
The Government has today confirmed final details for Junior ISAs, to be launched on 1 November 2011. How will they work and will they be worthwhile? ...
| All about nominee accounts
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0 |
20/07/2011 |
28 |
Nominee accounts are commonplace nowadays, but do you understand the implications of using them?...
| Don't bank on a NEST egg
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1 |
12/07/2011 |
22 |
Governments have a poor track record of getting us all to save enough into pensions. NEST is supposed to change all that, but will it?...
| Should we fight high fund charges?
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6 |
08/07/2011 |
25 |
When most of us want to earn more money we have to work harder or more productively. And in these austere times even that might not work. But for fund managers it’s a lot easier, they just hike their fees - usually with little justification....
| Taking control of your pension
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3 |
02/07/2011 |
12 |
Is your pension festering in an expensive, mediocre plan?...
| The hidden cost of fund investing
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3 |
24/06/2011 |
29 |
When a fund you own buys and sells shares you foot the cost, but these aren't included in any of the usual quoted charges. Should you be concerned? ...
| Understanding fund charge rebates
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6 |
15/06/2011 |
28 |
As annual fund charge rebates become more common, so does the confusion they cause. Read on to find out all you need to know to be confident of getting a good deal....
| Have financial services improved?
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0 |
13/06/2011 |
11 |
Financial companies often claim they're giving customers a better deal. But mis-selling persists and complaints remain high. Are customers actually getting a better deal than in the past?...
| How much do you need to save for a comfortable retirement?
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1 |
10/06/2011 |
27 |
It's common knowledge that as a nation we're not saving enough towards retirement. But how much do you need to save to retire comfortably?...
| Perils of currency
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2 |
02/06/2011 |
14 |
Currency movements affect your investments and cost of living. But do you know how and why?...
| Don't get bundled
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0 |
24/05/2011 |
17 |
Beware bundled charges, they'll almost never be in your favour....
| Are financial adviser funds bad value?
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0 |
20/05/2011 |
26 |
When financial advisers run their own investment funds, are they the only ones that probably stand to benefit?...
| Beware banks selling protected investments
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2 |
16/05/2011 |
17 |
Banks have a history of pocketing high commissions to sell mediocre investment products. Little seems to have changed....
| National Savings re-introduces Index-Linked Certificates
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10 |
12/05/2011 |
64 |
National Savings' popular tax-free inflation-linked savings are back, are they worth buying?...
| Is there profit in clean energy?
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1 |
10/05/2011 |
6 |
Can you profit from climate change or will it hurt your portfolio as well as the environment?...
| At what price advice?
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1 |
06/05/2011 |
23 |
Do you know how much you're paying for financial advice? And how much should it cost?...
| The ETF risks you ought to know
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1 |
04/05/2011 |
20 |
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) have soared in popularity, but should you be concerned about their 'hidden' potential risks?...
| A layman's view on ETFs
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1 |
03/05/2011 |
20 |
Should private investors be embracing ETFs or steering clear?...
| Are you getting value from trail commission?
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2 |
27/04/2011 |
22 |
Are you getting value for money from any trail commission paid on investments or pensions that you've bought via a financial adviser in the past?...
| How about a simpler tax system?
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0 |
26/04/2011 |
8 |
Our current tax system remains overly complex and, to some extent, dumb - the chancellor clobbers high earners with a hefty tax rate then gives them ways to avoid it. Would a simpler system work? ...
| Should you be worried about unregulated investments?
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0 |
15/04/2011 |
10 |
If you own 'unregulated' investments could you end up losing your shirt if things go wrong? Or is there nothing to really worry about?...
| Investing in food
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0 |
12/04/2011 |
12 |
Is it too late to profit from booming food prices?...
| More flat state pension news
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2 |
05/04/2011 |
19 |
The Government has published a consultation paper on reforming the state pension, outlining two options to achieve a flat rate weekly state pension of around £140 in today's prices. Might you be a winner or loser?...
| Some general financial advice
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0 |
05/04/2011 |
22 |
Graeme Laws dispenses some big picture financial advice....
| A travel insurance farce
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1 |
03/04/2011 |
14 |
Homogenised insurance policies can be a real pain when you don't fit a standard profile. ...
| Junior ISAs worthwhile?
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2 |
31/03/2011 |
7 |
The Government has today announced that Junior Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) will have an annual contribution limit of £3,000....
| University could cost over £100k
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1 |
29/03/2011 |
10 |
University fees are back in the news this week as an increasing number of universities confirm their plans to charge top whack tuition fees. Coupled with loan proposals, the total cost of a university education for many students could top £100,000....
| Getting a fair price for gold jewellery
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0 |
29/03/2011 |
6 |
'Cash for gold' companies continue to peddle their services, despite often offering paltry prices. If you have jewellery to sell, where can you get a decent price?...
| Budget 2011 - a reflection
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0 |
24/03/2011 |
11 |
Will the Government's chosen path to lead us out of the financial abyss work?...
| Budget 2011 - how will it affect individuals?
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0 |
23/03/2011 |
17 |
How will today's Budget affect you?...
| Budget 2011 - how will it affect business?
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0 |
23/03/2011 |
4 |
How will the Budget affect businesses across the country?...
| Inflation rises...again
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0 |
22/03/2011 |
14 |
Is it time to think about protecting your savings?...
| Japan disaster - impact on investments
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1 |
16/03/2011 |
22 |
To what extent should you be concerned about the disaster in Japan affecting your investments?...
| Variable or fixed rate savings?
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0 |
14/03/2011 |
25 |
Will your cash grow faster in a variable or fixed rate savings account?...
| Public sector pension reform could slaughter high earners
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4 |
10/03/2011 |
22 |
More news today on how the Government might tackle the problem of rising public sector pension costs. And it's generally not good news, especially for high earners....
| Flat £140 state pension update?
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0 |
09/03/2011 |
14 |
Lots of news coverage this week about the proposed flat weekly state pension. But does it tell us anything new?...
| Do Eurocrats prefer hairdressers to insurers?
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0 |
05/03/2011 |
18 |
So hairdressers can charge different prices for men and women, but from 21 December 2012 insurers cannot. ...
| Save money on your ISA
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0 |
03/03/2011 |
19 |
Using a fund discount broker can save you money when buying an ISA. But did you know that some can save you a lot more others? Find out all you need to know here....
| Insurers must treat men & women equally
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2 |
01/03/2011 |
15 |
The Eurocrats latest decision confirms common sense is an increasingly endangered species....
| Confusing NS&I magazine
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1 |
24/02/2011 |
30 |
If by any chance you have received a little magazine called Outlook, published by NS&I, you may well be as confused as I am....