Stock up on hankies, America is sneezing
An influential report has warned thast the world’s biggest economy is on the verge of recession, which could spell major problems for the UK. A draft version of the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook concluded the US economy “remains very weak, certainly close to a possible recession”.
Are you one of the 7,000 nearing the end of a mortgage tie-in deal?
Chris McDonald, of the Cumberland Building Society, offers advise to home owners facing the end of a fixed-rate mortgage deal.
Personal finance news
After the crisis at Northern Rock, 11 per cent put their money under the mattress
The number of people who think the best place to keep their money is under their mattress has nearly trebled during the past year.
How to make your home irresistible to buyers
Nick Eldgey, fo the Cumberland Estate Agents, offers tips on preparing your home for a speedy sale.
Advice from the experts
Smoothing out the self-build pitfalls
Paul Webster of Cumberland Building Society on self-builds
