High Expectations of Mothers Lead to Depression, says Top Psychotherapist
ASK THE EXPERTS: Beware cold-call firm selling carbon credits
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011This week’s experts are ANDREW ELSON, a chartered financial planner with Honister Partners in Boston Spa, West Yorkshire; PAULA JAMES, a partner with solicitor Thomas Eggar, in Worthing, West Sussex; and PATRICK HARRISON, tax partner in the London office of PKF Accountants.
ROCK BOTTOM SAVINGS RATES LEAVE ELDERLY £280 POORER
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011• Inflation at 3.1% but ‘Silver RPI’ at 4.6%
• Interest payments on investments as low as 0.05%
• Pensioners at risk of falling into ‘serious debt’
HSBC customers hit out at extra security as ‘key’ makes internet banking too slow
Monday, August 15th, 2011HSBC has begun sending out handheld devices called ‘secure keys’ to its four million online bank customers.
The first big university challenge for students around the country
Monday, August 15th, 2011The nervous wait is almost over. A-level students should get their exam results on Thursday and for those who achieve the grades they need for their chosen university course, it will be a time to celebrate before the hard work begins next month.
Pensions plight of ‘forgotten fiftysomething’ married women
Monday, August 15th, 2011Campaigners are pressing for concessions for the 300,000 ‘fiftysomething’ women who face years of delay in receiving their State pension.
Borrow free for two years as 0% credit card deals are extended
Friday, August 12th, 2011Borrowers with a good credit record are enjoying a bonanza of cheap-money deals as card companies fight for business.
£26,000 financial hangover for students starting degrees this year
Friday, August 12th, 2011Students starting degree courses this autumn can expect to graduate with debts of £26,000, and this will double for those beginning university next year, research shows.
