Well, the 1% is really a very British and American phenomenon.
The UK and US are by far the most unequal of the 25 richest countries in the world. Only Israel and Singapore come anywhere... Читать далее
Whether one of these systems gets widespread enough such that you can go out and buy your coffee or pizza using it - that remains to be seen. I am going to make a prediction that this is... Читать далее
There’s a 50-30-20 rule of thumb, which is quite popular in the US. Dave Ramsey - a US businessman and author - talks about allocating half of your take-home pay each month towards... Читать далее
Although it is true that it will take months or even years for the full implications of Brexit to be clear, recent data from the Office for National Statistics has not reflected the... Читать далее
If you get behind on your mortgage payments, the lender will want you to clear these arrears and could start court action resulting in you losing your home.
Before it gets to this stage... Читать далее
Principal Research Fellow at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research and author of 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know: Capitalism (Quercus) @jdportes
For most people the answer is yes, because unless you die young or unless you intend to work until you drop dead, you’re going to need a pension.
Remember that in the UK, saving is... Читать далее
The short answer is no. The reason is that exchange–rate movements, over the short run, are pretty much unpredictable.
Even if there are currencies out there such as the Swiss Franc that... Читать далее
There are winners and losers from a weaker pound. A weaker currency makes exporters more competitive, along with companies who earn their revenues overseas.
The recent growth in the... Читать далее
There’s still a great deal of uncertainty about the Brexit process. Until Article 50 is formally triggered by the UK government and negotiations with the EU have concluded, investors are... Читать далее
It’s hard to apply a rule of thumb to something as personal as retirement planning. The amount you need to save is dependent on how much you want to have in retirement, when you decide to... Читать далее