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Everyone knows that in order to have a happy retirement it pays to plan
well ahead, but with consumer confidence in pension schemes still pretty
low, many people are looking at other ways to fund their retirement. This
month we check out five ways to fund retirement and look to see if they
really are all their cracked up to be.
Also this month we have an expert introduction to ISAs, what to look for
when choosing a new credit card and information on the best places for first-time buyers to buy
in the UK, as well as two fantastic cash-prize competitions.
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Five
Ways to Fund Your Retirement: Pension or property? We take a look
at five different ways you could pay for your retirement.
Ask
the Experts - Understanding ISAs: Money expert James Norton on what
you need to know about tax efficient savings through an ISA.
Current
Savings: Bad debts have led to speculation about banks introducing
charges on current accounts - we look at ways to save.
Life
Lessons: Life insurance is one of those must-have products, but
there are several things to consider when choosing a policy.
Plastic
Fantastic: Rising interest rates and consumer debt have brought
changes to credit card packages. We show you what to look for to save.
Inheritance
Tax Tips: Increased property prices mean that more home owners are
liable to pay inheritance tax, but with careful planning there are ways
to cut the amount you have to pay.
Money
Makers: From buy-to-let to share trading tips and everything in
between, our selection of personal finance books will help improve your
finances.
What
money stories caught our eye this month..
Online
Personal Tutors: If your child recently flunked their GCSEs or A-Levels
and the thought of costly one-to-one tuition to help them pass fills
you with financial dread, thanks to the internet and India, there could
be a cheaper alternative. More
On the
Rise: Despite the interest rate hike, house prices rose for the
fifth consecutive month in August, the fastest rate of increase since
May 2004, monthly data from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
(RICS) reveals. More
Property
Hotspots: A comprehensive study by the Royal Bank of Scotland taking
in factors such as return on investment, new building programmes and
affordability, has revealed the top 22 locations in the UK for first-time
buyers. More
Future
Trading: A new independent report claims that investors have regained
confidence in the stock market but are turning away from traditional
trading methods in favour of internet share dealing. The report also
claims that investors are shifting focus from equities to other asset
classes, such as spread betting and CFDs (Contract For Difference).
More
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