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Commentators have described the decision by Shell to close its salary pension scheme as an unsurprising move. Just because it is unsurprising doesn’t mean that this is not a significant decision for the company, and it marks an important moment for the financial future of many people. This is the final company in the FTSE 100 to . . . → Read More: Shell to close its salary pension scheme  The newly-created Virgin Money, which emerged from the ruins of the Northern Rock building society, has announced that all current account holders will face a maintenance charge, even if the account doesn’t go overdrawn. Jayne-Anne Gadhia, the chief executive of Virgin Money, defended the move, claiming that banks which promise free banking are actually just clawing the . . . → Read More: Virgin money announces new monthly charge If, when you decided to invest in a classic car you had bought the right one, your investment would have performed at more than double the performance of gold. Classic cars really are the smart place to park your money, and the fact that they are out-performing gold proves this. The Historic Automobile Group International (HAGI), have . . . → Read More: Classic cars increase in value more than gold in 2011 It is estimated that around 30 percent of peoples disposable income is being spent on mortgage payments for those who have purchased a new home. This is the latest figure that gives an idea of what people are spending their disposable income on in the final quarter of 2011. Mortgage payments are at their most affordable level . . . → Read More: 30 percent of peoples disposable income is being spent on mortgage payments TraderPlay has been developed by TraderPeople, and is the brainchild of Chris Hobcroft, Jonathan Rose and Chris Hobcroft, who between them have 15 years of experience in the technology and trading sectors. This new online game offers players real time and risk free access to the stock market and there are real cash prizes up for . . . → Read More: TraderPlay teaches you Tricks of the Trade Ever increasing premiums for motor insurance are pushing hard pressed motorists to their limits financially, but finally there may be a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. A committee of cross party MP’s are challenging the industry to try and get them to reduce their prices. The committee has said that the prices of . . . → Read More: MPs want to see a drop in car insurance premiums The Bedford Borough Council Trading Standards Committee is asking motorists to be careful when they buy a used vehicle due to the fact that they may not be receiving all of their consumer rights. A new national campaign has been started by the OFT (Office of Fair Trading) to help address used car buying, due to . . . → Read More: Used cars and consumer rights Forex trading can be a difficult and complicated thing to manage – especially for newcomers. With a number of different factors which will influence the market, forex trading can be both a lucrative and difficult trade to master. For those new to the game, here are ten tips to help you get off to the best start: 1. . . . → Read More: Ten Tips for Forex Traders Shelter, the homeless charity, has recently released information showing that in the last year nearly a million people have used payday loan companies to cover rent or mortgage payments. Six times this number have used other types of expensive borrowing such as unauthorised overdrafts and credit cards to help pay everyday household costs as well as . . . → Read More: Payday loans used by many to pay mortgages The holiday season also tends to be cash-crunch season for many households in the UK. A lot of them end up resorting to so-called payday loans – short term, high interest loans often amounting to only a couple of hundred pounds in principal but subject to interest that can multiply that amount by thousands. A recent . . . → Read More: Payday loans set to spiral in 2012 |
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