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Government to guarantee 95% of mortage to give people leg up property ladder. NewBuy Guarantee scheme to give existing and first-time buyers leg up property ladder from Reuters The government has confirmed plans to launch its NewBuy Guarantee mortgage indemnity scheme this spring to help 100,000 people buy a home. 5 easy ways to make your money work harder in your current account
By choosing the right current account, you could get more from your money. Here By choosing the right current account, you could get more from your money. Gold Price Eases With Euro, Focus On Fed Outlook
Gold price slid on Monday, under pressure from a softer euro and from dwindling expectations for the Federal Reserve to signal the need for more measures to keep rates low, although longer-term investors took their bullion holdings to a fresh record. Gold Price Turns Nearly 1% Higher After U.S. Jobs Data
Gold rose nearly 1 percent in heavy trading on Friday, reversing early sharp losses, lifted by higher crude oil and U.S. equities' following an encouraging U.S. job report. Stock Futures Point to Lower Wall Street Open
Stock index futures pointed to a lower open for equities on Wall Street on Monday, with futures for theS&P 500, the Dow Jones and the Nasdaq 100 falling 0.2 to 0.3 percent. Mortgage Rate : Over Half of UK Borrowers Don’t Know
Just under half of all borrowers, some 49%, haven't reviewed their mortgage arrangements since the last base rate movement three years ago, research shows. China Shares End Lower As Property Stocks Hit By Central Bank Comments
China shares ended 0.2 percent lower on Monday, led by property developers, after the head of the Chinese central bank said that the government was not using bank reserve requirement ratio (RRR) cuts to help the stock market and the property sector. As Jobs Reports Show Growth, Economists Present Divergent Visions of the Recovery's Future; Is Washington Listening?
Economists agree the current labor recovery is creating some jobs, but disagree as to which groups will benefit the most -- and what American society will end up looking like -- as a result. Their disagreements are full of useful insight that could be the base for future policies, if only policymakers were listening. Kirkjubæjarklaustur: Interesting Facts About Iceland’s Important Service Village
Tucked away in the south of Iceland is a village called Kirkjubæjarklaustur with approximately 120 people. Often called Klaustur for short, Kirkjubæjarklaustur is located between Vík and Höfn and it offers services such in banking, post office, supermarket and a fuel station. UAE Real Estate Developers ALDAR, Sorouh Eye State-backed Merger
Abu Dhabi's Aldar Properties, rescued twice by the government with bailouts totaling $10 billion amid a property slump, may merge with local rival Sorouh Real Estate in a state-backed tie-up, the two firms said on Sunday. Why U.S Taxes Should be Raised [CHARTS]
The most fundamental reason why taxes should be raised is that the U.S. government needs more money. Jet Airways: Tax Dept Issues Notice on Unpaid Dues, Threatens to Freeze Bank Accounts
Jet Airways could get into trouble like the debt-ridden Kingfisher Airlines, as the service tax department has served a notice to the Airlines to pay the dues or face similar consequences like that of the Kingfisher. Barack Obama Tax Deduction Analysis: Tax Break Goes Far Beyond The Factory Floor
President Barack Obama summons the image of a scrappy auto worker or high-tech engineer when he calls for expanding a major corporate tax break for manufacturing, but he might just as well evoke the coffee-shop barista or the cable guy. Daylight Saving Time: Top 5 Important Things You should Know [VIDEO]
Daylight Saving Time (DST) comes on Sunday, March 11. The good news is you will have a longer and warmer season, but the bad news is you will lose one hour of sleep in the morning. Court OK Of $25 Billion Mortgage Deal To Be Sought Monday
The $25 billion settlement between five large U.S. banks accused of abusive mortgage practices on the one side and federal and state government officials on the other side that was announced Feb. 9 will be filed in federal court on Monday, people familiar with the matter said. Everton Vs. Tottenham: Where To Watch Live Stream Online, Preview, Team News, Prediction
Where to watch a live stream of Everton Vs. Tottenham, plus a full match preview, team news and prediction. Risk Assets On Track For Rocky Rise
Central bank policies and euro zone rescue efforts have laid out a path for global recovery, and higher prices for riskier assets, although the recent rapid pace of gains will inevitably slow, fund managers and strategists say. Should UK Adopt Vince Cable's Wealth Tax on Mansions? [ANALYSIS]
Liberal Democrat business secretary's idea of taxing mansions has as many enemies as friends. (Business Secretary Vince Cable wants to introduce a "mansion tax" on properties worth over £2m (Reuters) ) In the build-up to Chancellor George Osborne's 21 March budget, the two component parties of the coalition government are engaged in a fierce public policy battle. Quotes from CPPCC members
Following are some quotes from Zhang Qiong, a political adviser, at the annual session of theChinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee onSaturday: Government sues Buffett's NetJets unit for unpaid taxes
NetJets Inc, a private jet-sharing company owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc , was sued for $366.3 million by the government to recover unpaid taxes, four months after sued the government for nearly twice as much. US to seek court approval of $25 bln mortgage pact
A previously announced $25 billion settlement between five major banks accused of abusive mortgage practices and government officials will be filed in federal court on Monday, people familiar with the matter said late Friday. Tax Relief for Record Year of Natural Disasters
The recent string of tornadoes that tore through 10 states, killing dozens of people and flattening neighborhoods, capped a string of natural disasters that seems almost biblical in proportion. A Tough Bonus Season Looms for Wall Street and New York
The fiscal downturn has hit Wall Street executives where it hurts most --their wallets -- and locales dependent upon their income rank as collateral damage. Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit Receives Total Compensation of $14.9 Million for 2011
Citigroup Inc. Chief Executive Vikram Pandit received a total compensation of $14.9 million for 2011, which includes salary, cash bonus and deferred stock. Morgan Stanley banker pleads not guilty in cab driver assault
A senior Morgan Stanley banker pleaded not guilty on Friday to hate crime, theft and assault charges stemming from an incident last December that police say escalated from a dispute over a $200-plus cab fare to a knife attack on the driver. Wells Fargo Fees: 4 Ways To Avoid The New $7 Checking Account Serivce Fee
Wells Fargo recently announced that it will be instituting a $7 monthly service fee for checking accounts in six eastern states, adding to the 23 states where the fee is already in place. There are a few ways to avoid this fee. Fannie, Freddie Regulator Slashes Executive Pay
The regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , responding to political pressure, on Friday slashed salaries for the chief executives of the two firms and ruled out bonuses for many top executives. Britney Spears House For Sale: Potential ‘X Factor’ Judge Relists Home For $2.995M [PHOTOS]
Britney Spears, who is currently in talks to become the newest judge on Simon Cowell's "The X Factor," has re-listed her Mediterranean-styled Beverly Hills mansion for $2.995 million. Check out photos of Spears' sprawling abode, presented by Nancy Sanborn of Prudential California Realty. Aurora Borealis 2012: Did You See Northern Lights In Your Area Due To The Solar Storm? [VIDEO]
As the solar storm continues to hit the Earth on Friday, reports indicate there have not been any major disturbances as was once predicted possible. However, the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, a rare phenomenon in the night sky, have taken place across the globe. The Royal Residence: Buckingham Palace
Here is a look at the famous Buckingham Palace, which has served as the official residence of the British monarch since 1837. The royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton was held here.
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