News Archive - 02/2012

If the cold winter weather has prompted you to think about booking your summer holiday, you may also be considering your options when it comes to managing your money while you're away. Pre-paid cards… read more

As the housing market continues to stagnate, first-time buyers will be forced to sit on the sidelines as mortgages are favoured towards established homeowners with significant equity, says Matt Griffith. The… read more

Sheridan Admans, investment research manager at The Share Centre, gives his thoughts on what to expect from companies announcing results w/c 13 February 2012.… read more

Here are our top credit cards for big buys with the best purchase rates around.… read more

We've dived into our bargain box and found a range of cheap ways to keep the kids entertained over half term.… read more

Poor trading in Spain and Italy results in weaker revenues. Increased smartphone penetration sees data revenues grow. The Share Centre continues to recommend investors buy Vodafone… read more

Persistent problems in Europe impact company profits. Growth prospects remain for BHP Billiton in the longer term. The Share Centre continues to recommend investors to BHP Billiton… read more

Sheridan Admans, investment research manager at The Share Centre, picks one of the UK's largest life insurers, Prudential, as his share of the week.… read more

The number of buy-to-let mortgages taken out in 2011 increased by 84,000, according to new data. The figures, released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders CML, indicate that the second half of the year… read more

For anybody who is looking to save a few pennies on their weekly shop, we have looked at a few tips.… read more

The economic downturn is increasingly causing people to turn to debt generating means to pay for essentials needs such as food, rent and utility bills. Usually the individuals that suffer from financial… read more

Here are some top tips to make sure you love the costs as well as the person you are spending Valentine's Day with.… read more

Resistance to the deal could lead to improved situation for shareholders. Xstrata remains attractive but investors are told to hold. The Share Centre believes negotiations could rumble on for some time… read more

First-time buyers worried about the initial outlay of money and future risks of taking out a mortgage should look into the possibility of taking out a hybrid mortgage. A hybrid mortgage merges the benefits… read more

All issues with logging onto portfolio should now be resolved. I apologise again for the inconvenience caused.… read more

We are suffering some unforeseen disruption to the Portfolio Tool. Currently we are not able to give you an estimate of when it will be running again smoothly.… read more

Women are likely to be worst hit by debt issues in the coming years, according to an expert. Georgina Earle, director of Women In Debt, said that she is concerned over the number of women seeking debt… read more

Banks are engaged in a war over current accounts with new deals springing up on a regular basis. We take a look at the best deals on offer.… read more

Here are a few things to consider when looking to cuts costs on the slopes...… read more

With the unusually mild winter weather up to now, many people may not have been too worried about the cost of their gas and electricity bills. But with a cold front from Siberia descending on the UK, the… read more

Orders for the year are up by 50%. Company hopes fibre broadband network will attract new customers. The Share Centre continues to recommend investors buy BT… read more

Sheridan Admans, investment research manager at The Share Centre, gives his thoughts on what to expect from companies announcing results w/c 6 February 2012.… read more

Students could be playing Russian roulette with their finances by taking out store cards without even understanding the meaning of APR. New research by the Chartered Insurance Institute has revealed that… read more

Times are tough and no matter how much you want to declare your love for someone, splashing the cash comes at a price. Here are some cheap tricks to treat your loved ones on a budget.… read more

Looking to improve your credit score? Here are our top tips...… read more

59% of US IPOs that launched in 2011 saw a decrease in share price. The Share Centre points to other plays in the sector with a proven track record. Investors still wanting to take the plunge should do so with caution… read more

Even though many Brits are still experiencing a post-Christmas financial hangover, 8.7 million UK adults have already booked a holiday. Research by Direct Line revealed that millions of Brits are taking… read more

Royal Dutch Shell disappoints the market with figures below expectations. Weakening global demand for oil impacts Royal Dutch Shell. Royal Dutch Shell set to increase quarterly dividend by 2%… read more

Almost half of people living in the North West cant afford to pay their household bills, a new study has found.… read more

Although it is unlikely the Bank of England will increase interest rates in the near future, it is still wise to prepare. Mark Bower, managing director at moneymaxim.co.uk, said that while most people… read more

Pay freezes are an unfortunate consequence of the current stalling economy but Brits may need to tighten their belts as they look set to continue. According to Candidmoney.com, stagnant pay is likely to… read more

Just how much does it cost to live the American dream and enjoy that penthouse apartment compared to residing in the East end of London?… read more