BP invests in eco fuels
BP has been marketing themselves as a green oil company, they have changed their logo to look like a flower and now they are investing into an eco fuel business named Verenium.
This is the first time that BP have actually become involved with green fuels, but they are not doing by halves the investment is [...]
Now is the time to save money
In times like this, there are many people who had wished that they have saved some money to make things a little bit easier, but in most cases this never really happens. The reason being that when the times are good it is all too easier to go out and spend on those things that [...]
July 11, 2008Who are the richest people of all time?
When we think of the wealthiest people around, normally the likes of Bill Gates, Warren Buffet and the Sultan of Brunei spring to mind. But although these people hold some serious wealth in today’s crazy world, their wealth when worked out in relation to the economy is fairly small.
So just who are the richest people [...]
Iran makes a withdrawal
There is no doubt that the next six months will be slightly hair raising to say the least, with changes happening around the world with oil and different outlooks. It seems that certain nations around the world are also keeping an eye on things too.
Could this be why Iran has withdrawn something in the region [...]
TV stars earning millions
As many people are feeling the credit crunch, it seems that this is not the feeling that the stars on TV and Radio are getting. With recent reviews of spending and costs it has been revealed that around forty of the most popular faces of TV and Radio are earning over one million pounds per [...]
May 30, 2008The finance of oil production
As the price of oil increases on a day to day basis, it is getting seriously hard for average motorist to sit back and keep paying up, but as they need their cars for family and work they are finding themselves no option but to pay up and get on with it.
But why is the [...]
Drug dealer claims 1/4 million from bank
The Supreme Court in Switzerland has ruled that a claim put forward by a convicted drug dealer for some cash that he had stashed away in a Swiss bank account returned to him after it was seized by the authorities.
The drug dealer who comes from Australia had been in prison and travelled to Switzerland [...]
Who wants to be a millionaire?
Becoming a millionaire is not easy, even if you have a great job or your own business. But there are always tips that will help and advise you should you wish to knuckle down and save every last penny that passes through your hands.
On the other hand you could just think, “What the hell” and [...]
Soak your cash to make double
There has been some really good scams around that like selling Tower Bridge to the Americans and so on, then there are those that are really outrageous and make you wonder how on earth some people get sucked into these ideas.
Take the Vietnamese man based in Norway, he found a Frenchman who had a new [...]
Iron Man makes $100 million
The latest comic strip from Marvel to hit the big screen has done so with some success, only being out for less than one week the film “Iron Man” has taken $98.6 million at the box office, but these figures were not enough to take the number one spot of best debuts which are non [...]
April 25, 2008Banks have to pay out
Following the recent result in the high court, the banks where told that their charges for unauthorised overdrafts and other fees have been charge in an unfair way. As if it was not bad enough for the banks, they are expected to have to pay back all of the money that they over charged customers [...]
April 3, 2008Job cuts in Finance sector
With news coming across from the states saying that around 20,000 jobs could be at risk in the financial services sector, it is only natural that we in the UK should be concerned as what happens there normally drifts across the water and affects here.
Unfortunately in this case the trend has remained true, and according [...]
Simplifying your finances
It could not be more easier to simplifying your finances than you would think, but it would be a test of your inner strength and resources. But it does not have to be all that hard or indeed complicated in fact all you really need to get started is internet access and all of your [...]
March 27, 2008Getting on top of your finances
Finances tend to get on top of you very quickly, and from that point it can become a serious matter that needs attention, in a right and proper manner. After all finances are what makes the world go around and without proper finances it is very difficult to get on in life and business.
What can [...]
Is a great depression looming?
It is a frightening prospect that there have been many comparisons made between the world economy of today and that of seventy five years ago, when it was then known as the great depression.
There has been a boom in mass production, along with a boom in mass consumption. These two things actually mean suggest [...]
How to get a raise
When you have for the same employer for a number of years, you may feel that you are doing more now than you were when you first took on the job and yet your salary has remained the same, is this right? Well of course it is and maybe it is about time that you [...]
February 29, 2008Microsoft fined $1.4 Billion
Not taking any notice of sanctions imposed by the European Commission can work out to be a very expensive no matter who you are, even if the company is Microsoft they don’t get away with anything.
The company stands accused of anti competitive behaviour, something that the company is no stranger to, but this has now [...]
Fund may sue Yahoo over Microsoft offer
When Yahoo turned down the $44.6 billion offer from Microsoft there were some really surprised people around, especially as this offer was well over the closing share price. Yet it was turned and since then they have been trying to find another buyer who can either match the price or preferably better it, AOL have [...]
February 25, 2008Investment tips
Obviously if you are looking for some great investment tips, then maybe you should be rethinking your long term plans, as this is an area where experience and knowledge really counts, it’s not like betting on the Grand National.
So here are some tips that should make you realise what would be involved:
Tip 1: Get advice [...]
Build a life from nothing
Start off with nothing but small change and a rucksack, is not everyone’s idea of getting out in the real world and try to find your way, which is not always easy.
But for one man who decided to leave all of his family’s comfortable lifestyle and made a conscious decision to not use any family [...]