Money Jungle can help you select the most appropriate savings and investments, alternative investment opportunities or invest in property. But also to save money on your household energy bills.

Saving and Investing

The recent turmoil in worldwide financial markets, the threat of a double dip recession and low interest rates on savings accounts means that many of us are confused about where best to invest. All is made clear in the Money Jungle Invest section with expert information about investing in stocks and shares, bonds, foreign exchange, gold, precious metals and gemstones, UK and overseas property, real estate, art and antiques as well as ethical and alternative investments. Concerns about climate change and carbon emissions are causing more investors to look industries that are developing low carbon technology and other green investments.

Current low interest rates mean it is more important than ever to shop around for the best savings rates. The Money Jungle Savings section includes expert information about savings accounts, tax free ISAs, and bank and building society accounts. The Money Jungle Savings Accounts page provides details of Child Trust Funds (CTFs), fixed interest bonds as well as instant access savings accounts.

The coalition UK government has increased the rate of Capital Gains Tax paid by individuals on profits from the sale of stocks and shares, second homes and buy to let properties.

Credit and Debt

See the Money Jungle Borrowing section for information about mortgages, personal loans, credit, charge, debit and prepaid cards and for advice on managing credit and debt and checking your credit rating report.

Insurance and Home Finance

Money Jungle can help you find the right home insurance, car insurance, life insurance, health cover and travel insurance. Se also our pensions page.

Our home finance section offers information and advice for anyone buying or renting a home and on how to save money on energy and other household bills.

Although UK house prices have recovered to an extent after the big falls in 2008 and the early part of 2009 the market remains weak with many experts now expecting prices to end 2010 at the same level as at the beginning of the year. More

Business Finance

If you have started up your own business or are thinking of doing so see our business bank accounts and business insurance pages.

Buy to let has gone through a tough time due to falling house prices and rental returns. If you are a buy to let investor or are thinking of becoming one see our Buy to Let page.

To Do This Month - August 2010

Check whether you could get a better deal on your Car Insurance and Home Insurance.

Wholesale gas prices are going up. Grab a fixed rate energy tariff before gas and electricity prices go up.

Improve the return you get from your savings.

Get Sky HD ready for the Premier League kick off.

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