Nathalie Dauriac-Stoebe’s life is the stuff of novels…
NATHALIE DAURIAC-STOEBE INTERVIEW: Business is booming for wine heiress who built £2bn assets in two years
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
‘Take care of the pennies’ and other thrifty habits dying out in generational divide
Friday, September 9th, 2011Grandparents are failing to pass on Britain’s traditional thrifty savings habits to youngsters because they don’t think today’s ‘Facebook generation’ wants to know.
Famous old adages like ‘take care of the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves’ are in danger of dying out as the cultural gap between grandchildren and their elders widens.
Where should we put the cash from our home sale?
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011This week’s experts are PHILIPPA GEE of financial adviser Philippa Gee Wealth Management in Church Stretton, Shropshire; PHILLIPA BRUCE-KERR, a partner with solicitor Rickerbys in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire; and JASON WITCOMBE, a chartered financial planner with Evolve in the City of London.
Airmiles incurs wrath of members by scrapping free flight offers
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011Loyalty scheme Airmiles has incurred the wrath of members by scrapping free flight offers.
Fixed-rate mortgage rates continue to fall
Monday, September 5th, 2011Fixed-rate mortgages continue to tumble with new deals from HSBC, Nationwide and Leeds Building Society.
A five-year fix at 3.34 per cent with a £999 fee is offered by HSBC. Borrowers need at least 40 per cent equity.
Nationwide has a five-year fix at 3.69 per cent available to those with a 30 per cent deposit or equity. The fee is £999. It offers a three-year fix at 2.89 per cent with a £995 fee, again for those with a 30 per cent deposit or equity.
Costa crime: Four in ten bank cards pinched abroad are stolen in Spain
Monday, September 5th, 2011Banks and card firms are warning those travelling overseas to be vigilant, with Spain cited as a high-risk destination when it comes to theft of bank cards
Holiday cheats even send an invoice after card payment
Monday, September 5th, 2011Consumers are being warned against online fraud with criminals ‘selling’ holidays even sending an invoice after a card payment
British parents need to catch up on their sleeprecation
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011The first-ever transatlantic survey into children’s sleep patterns has revealed that although children in the UK and the US might share similar habits, there is a big difference in their parents’ appreciation of the importance of a good night’s sleep.
