Falling pound hits retired expats hard
Written by MoneyHighStreet Staff. September 30, 2009
With the pound falling against the Euro, cash strapped expats are struggling as their buying power is reduced. A currency card may reduce some of the costs, however.
Sign up to Sky+HD today and get a £50 Tesco Gift Card
Written by Diane Ray. September 30, 2009
Sky have been promoting a £50 Tesco Gift Card if you sign up to their Sky+HD service to ‘Experience television like never before with sharper detail and superb quality sound’.
Fixed rate energy tariff ending? Take action to save money
Written by MoneyHighStreet Staff. September 30, 2009
With a number of fixed rate energy tariffs ending customers need to consider what to do next to save money.
House prices stumble in August
Written by Chris Ray. September 30, 2009
It was only two weeks ago that I wrote that house price optimism is probably misplaced and yesterday’s news that house prices fell slightly in August goes some way to support my view that the property market is bumping along the bottom right now.
Marks and Spencer share price falls even though sales up
Written by MoneyHighStreet Staff. September 30, 2009
Marks and Spencer has issued its Q2 Trading Statement, reporting Group sales up 2.7% and overall reported better than expected sales figures but even so the Marks and Spencer share price has fallen today.
Energy drinks and drivers could be a danger
Written by MoneyHighStreet Staff. September 29, 2009
According to the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), drivers who keep going with the help of ‘high energy’ drinks could face a hidden danger which could lead to increased weariness at the wheel.
HSBC adds more funds for mortgages
Written by MoneyHighStreet Staff. September 29, 2009
HSBC has announced it’s adding a further £500 million of mortgage funding available for home buyers with only a 10%, those needing 90% LTV mortgages.
New investment bond from Nationwide
Written by MoneyHighStreet Staff. September 29, 2009
Nationwide has launched a new investment bond, the Legal & General Portfolio Bond, offering a regular withdrawal facility to provide income.
Money and health issues – are you bothered?
Written by MoneyHighStreet Staff. September 29, 2009
With over a third of people wishing they had bothered to be ‘more responsible with money’ and nearly 30% that they had taken ‘better care of their health’, maybe it’s time to re-evaluate priorities?
M&S Per Una Designer Clearance Sale
Written by Diane Ray. September 29, 2009
Just seen that the M&S Per Una Designer Clearance Sale starts today, 29 September.
