July 14th, 2009
I was travelling on the train recently when I bumped into a girlfriend of a friend. 20-year-old Jody was making the one-hour train ride to go to her daily university classes.
About 30 minutes into the journey, we started talking about what I
did for a living. I explained to Jody that I write about the stock market, and have a keen interest in shares. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 14th, 2009
Unemployment is rising towards two million and the outlook is bleak. Here are 10 things to remember if you have lost your job:
1. DON’T PANIC
If you have been made redundant, then remember that chances are it wasn’t your fault. The current financial crisis is a global event. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 14th, 2009
Some 15% of homeowners are trapped in negative equity, according to a new report.
Fitch Ratings warns that the figure could soar to 23% if its prediction of a 30% peak-to-trough fall in house prices is correct.
Negative equity means that the value of the house is less than the outstanding loan owed.
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