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01.02.2012 – A blast from the past

I’ve been doing some research on NEST before posting some detailed thoughts on why I think its going to face trouble and I stumbled upon an old article by myself from 2004. I think I was more surprised by the reference to Newt Gingrich back then seeing as he’s running for office again! Read more…

31.01.2012 – Investing for the New Year

The New Year is a time we all make resolutions for positive change. Maybe you’re thinking of starting that diet, reading that book, or joining the gym. If you’re willing to put a little time and effort in, you’ll find the returns can be very rewarding. The same goes for decisions about your financial future. It’s never too early to consider what you want to do with your money - or what you want your money to do for you! Read more…

24.01.2012 – Let them eat cake

OK first things first, before the comments section (if one existed) is littered with people correcting the title of this article. Of course, the actual phrase used was “Let them eat brioche” and it wasn’t, as often assumed, uttered by Marie Antoinette. It was in fact ascribed to a mythical princess by Jean-Jacque Rousseau whose major work The Social Contract is still highly relevant today. Read more…

17.01.2012 – Making secure payments, purchases, savings & investments online

Internet shopping can be an easier, faster way to purchase almost anything , from your weekly groceries to savings and investment products. But while e-commerce puts the world at your fingertips by delivering access to thousands of online retailers and financial organisations, it also brings new security concerns - which are just as important as protecting your wallet or your PIN when you use a cash machine or pay point. Read more…

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20.01.2012 – Scotland's Makar Liz Lochhead is Scottish Friendly's Burns Day 'Meet Our Author'

Scotland’s Makar, or national poet, Liz Lochhead, is to give a live broadcast to children across Scotland during a special Robert Burns celebration on Thursday 26 January at 11am. The Scottish Friendly Meet Our Authors Special Event, run by Scottish Book Trust, will be broadcast live from BBC Scotland in Glasgow and will be available afterwards for free from the Scottish Book Trust website. Read more...