Premium bonds were conceived in 1861. It was set up so that ordinary people could save and invest their money if case of accident or death. The original name of the program was called the Post Office Saving Bank. It popularity spread an soon the Chancellor was borrowing money from the funds so that …
Forex Rate
If an investor is searching for an investment alternative to stocks, they should look no further than the Forex market. What is the Forex market? The Forex market is one in which currency exchanges are made. The amount of money that is gained through Forex trading will be determined by the Forex rat…
HYIPs versus Forex
Most people, even those who have no association with investing are aware of the stock market. But fewer are aware of Forex and only a small percentage of individuals know of HYIPs. However, lack of knowledge doesn’t mean that these two types of investment opportunities aren’t popular. With the app…
The Premium Bonds Program Hits A Milestone in Financial History
Premium bonds have reached a milestone in financial history. At fifty years old this saving system has outlasted other government and private saving plans and seems to have enough stem to last decades to come. Not only is the premium bond a success the nation of Great Britain has embraced the bonds …
Getting Money for Forex Investing
For many individuals their plans for Forex investing become snagged. Why? It’s because they simply do not have enough money to cover opening a Forex account. With most Forex accounts requiring a minimum investment of $2,500, many just won’t be able to afford taking advantage of the wonders the For…
Are Premium Bonds Worth It
Premium bonds are becoming more popular everyday. Millions of people are investing in these bonds and some are questioning if they are really worth it. Premium bonds were introduced in 1956 as a way to get the public to invest into the British Government. This was set up like a lottery so that the c…
Premium Bonds and Islamic Law
Premium bonds have been debated for decades over their ability to actually beat out interest bearing savings plans and conventional banking practices. Premium bonds allow the bond buyer to participate in a monthly lottery that picks out individual bond numbers. If your bond number is picked you are …
The Difference Between British and Canadian Premium Bonds
Premium bonds, the most successful savings program in British history, has given the common man a chance to win up to a million pounds in a lottery based drawing that draws the numbers from the bonds themselves. Other countries are starting premium bond programs but there are distinct differences be…
Success Stories About Premium Bonds
Premium bonds are a great way to invest for your future. Not only do you get the chance to store your money in a secure environment but you get a chance to win a million pounds. Some people doubt the system but there is a plethora of success stories that prove that premium bonds are a good investmen…
Forex Versus Stock Investing
When it comes to investing, individuals may be in a quandary over which type of investments they can make. For instance, real estate has been proven to be quite profitable, but it can be expensive. It may also be hard to invest in if a person has bad credit. So this leaves stock investing or Forex i…