Author Archives: Mark Hutchins
Investors: Shelter From the Storm?
It’s set to be another tough year for UK investors, as a lack of growth at home combined with continuing concerns about the Eurozone Continue reading
Plus Markets Exchange to Close
The Plus Markets Stock Exchange Group is set to close after failing to find a buyer. The Group put itself up for sale in February and no longer has the cash reserves to continue operating. Continue reading
Interest Only Mortages Disappearing
Interest only mortgages are rapidly disappearing from the market, with the Cooperative bank the latest to withdraw the products from sale Continue reading
Owners Expecting House Price Rise
A survey carried out by property website Rightmove has found that 35 per cent of movers expect house prices to be higher in 12 months than they are now. Continue reading
Are You Getting A Great Deal on Your Current Account?
Are you sure you’re getting the best deal on your current account? If you’re thinking of switching there are some pretty tempting offers on the table from banks and building societies Continue reading
Clever Savers Get Better Returns
Researchers at Defaqto have uncovered a huge gap in the amount of interest earned by savers. Continue reading
Million More to Pay Higher Rate Tax
Figures published by HMRC this week show that changes to tax thresholds implemented in last month’s budget mean that a million more people will end up paying higher rate tax Continue reading
Investors Scam Warning
The FSA has issued a warning to more than 76000 investors that they may be targets for fraudsters looking to con them out of money. Continue reading
Inflation on the Rise
Inflation, a blight on all savers in recent years, rose last month to 3.5 per cent, well above the government’s target of 2 per cent. Continue reading
Green Energy Investment ‘for as little as £5′
Small investors in the UK will soon have the opportunity to back a renewable energy project for ‘as little as £5’ Continue reading