inspire: financial management
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| US takes over key mortgage firms President Bush says the US is taking over two mortgage giants because they posed "an unacceptable risk" to the economy. |
| One in four 'facing fuel poverty' Almost a quarter of the population will be pushed into fuel poverty by the end of next year as prices rise, a report suggests. |
| Nationwide in talks over mergers The Nationwide Building Society is in merger talks with two smaller rivals, the Derbyshire and Cheshire Building Societies. |
| Simpler rail ticketing introduced The second phase of changes to the rail ticketing comes into force, with two categories for buying tickets on the day. |
| Tax rich at higher rate, says TUC People earning more than £100,000 a year should pay higher tax rates, the Trades Union Congress says. |
| Credit crunch 'to last into 2010' The credit crunch is likely to last another 18 months, the head of the UK's largest mortgage provider warns. |
| US Boeing workers strike over pay Workers at the world's biggest aircraft manufacturer, Boeing, go on strike in the US. |
| Belfast City Airport sells for £132.5m George Best Belfast City Airport is sold to the ABN AMRO Global Infrastructure Fund at a price tag of £132.5m. |
| Mortgage interest help is limited People over 60 will not benefit from improvements to a scheme to help people pay mortgage interest if they lose their job. |
| Financial abuse of elderly 'huge' Thousands of elderly people are having their life savings, possessions and homes stolen by family members, a charity says. |
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