Putting All Your Eggs In One Basket

The following article on the company which makes Blackberry smartphones is an interesting read http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20806486 I remember not so long ago that RIM was a hot stock and a toast of the town in technology stocks. A few years later their...

Christmas Tree Expenditures By London Councils

 The following information was collected from the various London Councils in response to questions posed under the Freedom of Information Act. Council Xmas Tree Related Total Expenditure Comment Barking & Dagenham 64,818.00   Richmond Upon Thames...

A Sign That Confidence Is Returning

The following article is very pleasing reading. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24488985 As well as the obvious benefits to industries revolving around the housing market such as mortgage broking, it is also a sign that confidence is returning to the British...

Act Now For Pension Compensation

The following article is interesting reading for anyone with a pension scheme with Equitable Life. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23454041 If you think you might be one of the eligible people for compensation you need to act within the next few months as the...

Equity Release & Retirement Income

I was very surprised to read the report on the Daily Mail website that the Adam Smith Institute is arguing for the state to finance financial reviews for everyone aged 50 and again when they reach the age of taking their state pension....