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| Tracker Funds Can Now Be Run For Just 0.1% in Costs |
| "Fidelity has made a major move in the world of Tracker Funds by cutting charges to an unbelievable 0.1%. But other charges levied actually boost the TER (Total Expenses Ratio) to 0.3%, still this deal cannot be beaten by any other Tracker Fund." More.... |
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| Student Digs Are Top Targets For Thieves So Think About Insurance |
| "Home Office research shows that 1 in 3 university students are crime victims, with over 75% of the crimes involving burglary. It's not surprising because most students digs are stocked full of iPods, laptops, dvds and mobile phones etc. Possession insurance therefore can be money well spent." More.... |
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| Watch The Marketing Catch With Some Best Buy Savings Accounts |
| "The Newcastle B.S has just launched what looks like to be a Best Buy Savings Account, paying 5.02% pa with no restrictions of withdrawing money. But like other 'Best Buys' be on the lookout for intro bonuses. If you're organised go with these accounts, if not go with 'stable accounts'." More.... |
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| Students Should Always Go With the Highest FREE Overdraft Accounts |
| "There's only one simple rule when it comes to getting the best Student Bank Account, and that's generally stay well clear of any bank that tries to temp students with free gifts like an iPod, and go for the one that offers the best interest free overdraft." More.... |
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| Steer Well Clear Of Store Credit Cards - Get These Good Ones Instead |
| "Its taken 18 months and nearly £2 million for the Competition Commission to come up with this radical conclusion - Store credit cards offer incredible bad value for consumers. Instead of listening to the CCs brain waves choose a credit card that best fits your financial needs and above all is great value, we list some excellent ones here." More.... |
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| Double Fee Trouble With 'Fund of Funds' |
| "Fund of Funds' are all the rage and are being heavily promoted by the money management world, not unsurprisingly because they're great for business, reason - They charge double fees! But if you do your research there can be better returns with less risk than traditional funds." More.... |
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| Internaxx Is Another Legitimate Offshore Broker |
| "With all the nasty thieving offshore brokers around we're happy to publicise any of the good guys. Last month we wrote about Berkeley Futures and its offshore brokerage operation and now just a quick note on another 100% legitimate offshore broker based in Luxembourg, Internaxx." More.... |
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| Be Aware - Mortgage Fees Are Spiralling Out Of Control |
| "Mortgage fees such as 'exit fees' and 'arrangement fees' are getting to be so expensive many people are now realising that it doesn't make financial sense to remortgage. If you are considering remortgaging then you must take into account ALL fees and charges including your monthly repayments." More.... |
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| The New Egg 'Bank Account' Looks Like a Good Deal |
| "Egg, the internet bank has launched an interesting hybrid banking account called Egg Money. It's a cross between a bank account and a credit card. Egg refers to it as a 'spending account' and it looks like a great deal." More.... |
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| 75% Of Britons Could Make/Save 5% of Total Income With Just 20 Mins Work a Week |
| "Combined, 75% of the country is financially illiterate or can't be bothered to get their personal finances in order. This is a scary fact and is costing so many a fortune in cash and missed money-saving opportunities. Read this hard hitting article and get some help, NOW." More.... |
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| Here's A Top Savings Deal From NS&I |
| "We recently warned readers to be wary of the tax-free saving plans being promoted by National Savings & Investments because the tax-free 'advantage' could be beaten by depositing money with accounts that paid tax! But the NS&I&I does offer a great savings plan with their Index Linked Certificates." More.... |
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| It's No Surprise - The Banks Are Gorging Their Clients Again! |
| "When interest rates were recently cut by 0.25% it was obvious that many banks would use it as an excuse to boost their profit margins. They have done this by cutting rates on by far more than 0.25%. Fight back, don't let them take advantage of you, check out these high paying savings accounts." More.... |
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| Free 'Money Show' Show |
| "The World Money Show is coming to London on Friday 30 Sep to 1 Oct 2005. It's FREE and looks like a good show if you're interested in the markets, trading, investing etc. Top speakers will be there and it's a good way of meeting like-minded personal investors to discuss ideas and swap tips." More.... |
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| Which! Magazine Says Watch Those Mortgage Advisors |
| "Which! magazine makes a very good point when it warns consumers to expect poor standards of service from mortgage providers. In its latest report on the matter it says just 3 mortgage advisors out of 39 that it visited gave acceptable advice! This article tells you what to look out for and how to get the best mortgage deals." More.... |
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| Beware of 'Packaged' Bank Accounts |
| "Marketing over substance best describes packaged bank accounts, those accounts that charge you a monthly fee for dubious benefits. Instead save/make yourself some money and go with a free bank account that has some REAL benefits such as great rates of interest and free overdraft facilities. Switching accounts has never been easier." More.... |
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