Nimmo buys trio of ‘damaged’, but rehabilitating shares
Standard Life smaller companies fund manager buys companies 'that have been compromised and damaged by the banking crisis'.
View ArticleWill poor cash ISA rates shock you into stocks and shares?
Only one cash ISA has an interest rate above inflation and it has just cut the rate. Now might be the time to put your money in a stocks and shares ISA.
View ArticleFriday Five: how to scrape £60,000 for a house deposit
Buying your first home in London requires a deposit of around £60,000. Although it's better outside the capital, it's clear the young need to get serious about making some money.
View ArticleQ&A: what are Pibs and perpetual bonds?
The high interest rates from permanent interest-bearing shares (Pibs) and perpetual bonds make them a good alternative for savers who are aware of the risks.
View Article7.5% clean energy bonds get the Kennedy touch
Bobby Kennedy, environmental activist and nephew to JFK, is teaming up with Australian airline tycoon Gerry McGowan. The pair are launching EnergyBonds to raise money for renewable energy.
View ArticlePru scores legal victory against HMRC over with-profits dividends
Thousands of Prudential with-profits investors could be in line to receive a share of around £150 million after a High Court judge ruled that HM Revenue & Customs had unfairly taxed ‘several...
View ArticleAutumn Statement: NS&I to the rescue!
The chancellor had little to offer savers although National Savings & Investments emerged as a surprise winner of the mini-Budget.
View ArticleISA guide to saving in stocks & shares and cash
Saving into an ISA or individual savings account is like putting your money in storage. You have up to three boxes you can use: a cash ISA, stocks and shares ISA and a junior ISA.
View ArticleInvestment Trusts: what is the best Junior ISA?
How to get the best deal on holding an investment trust inside an individual savings account for a child.
View ArticleGovernment says spouses can inherit ISAs
Savers will be allowed to pass on ISAs (individual savings accounts) to their spouses when they die, according to the Autumn Statement.
View ArticleBonkers! Bank deposit protection cut in euro crisis
Banking regulator lowers amount protected by Financial Services Compensation Scheme from £85,000 to £75,000 because of weak euro.
View ArticlePensioner bond boom doubles NS&I inflows to £5.4bn
National Savings & Investments more than doubled the amount it took from savers in the three months to June due to the popularity of pensioner bonds.
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