It pays to shop around for an annuity

Under the rules that are in place now, pension companies are responsible for informing workers that an annuity choice is available so that a pension can be converted practically into an annual income.  However, the process of doing so is often lengthy making it sometimes easier to choose an annuity that comes from the same [...]

Savers very dissatisfied with pension returns

Speaking at a London pensions conference, Steve Webb stated that he is aware of the resentment felt by many savers that have suffered dips in their funds due to poor return rates.

The statement came just a few days after the Government stated that it will now change the calculations behind private sector pensions which expects [...]

Selecting the right credit card can save a lot of interest

With a wide variety of credit cards available on the market it can be tricky to identify which ones are the best for you.  With this in mind, it is important that you do your research and choose the credit card that is the best fit for your needs otherwise you may end up paying [...]

More house doom and gloom on the way

House prices are expected to crash next year according to hosing experts as figures show that they have dropped for the third month in a row. The average house price fell about .6% in June down to £166,200 setting them at 17% below their August 2007 peak before the credit crisis started.

Last year prices rose [...]

Isa transfers to speed up

Savers could earn extra interest that totals up to £14.5b each year as the result of new plans that will put an end to the year of chaos by speeding up Isa transfers. Starting January of next year, Isa’s will be transferred to a new provider quickly so that customers receive a much ‘fairer’ deal.

Now [...]

Financial Planning and Management

The recent recession has highlighted the need to have a good and clear control over personal finances. Circumstances can change quickly in uncertain times and any significant change in finances can disrupt a once comfortable lifestyle.

Of all the lessons learnt, perhaps the greatest is the need to provide a buffer to carry us through any [...]