Textiles defined an individual’s rank and standing; sure textiles indicated being part of the ruling class. People expressed their ethnic identification and social hierarchy via textiles. Because some Indonesians bartered ikat textiles for food, the textiles constituted financial items, and as some textile-design motifs had non secular religious meanings, textiles […]
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What will negative interest rates mean for my mortgage, savings and investments?
Will the bank pay me to borrow money? The vast majority of mortgages in Britain are taken out on a fixed basis meaning most homeowners would not see their rate change if the Bank Rate were to fall below zero. The biggest beneficiaries would be those on tracker and variable […]
How to plan your investments depending on your age
Fifties This period should mark the beginning of the “wealth distribution” stage, where you look to enjoy your wealth and extract income from it, particularly if you are planning to retire relatively early. “By now, you would hope the investments and strategies that were implemented many years ago are prime […]
Will coronavirus affect my pension, savings and investments? A guide on what to do with your money
“It may be a good idea to lock some of you money away because of the uncertainty,” she said. “The risk being that things recover quicker than we are expecting.” Rates on fixed bonds tend to be higher than regular savings accounts, but the money can usually only be accessed […]
What does coronavirus mean for my travel plans, savings, investments and pension?
The effects of coronavirus are already proving closer – and costlier – than expected. Britons have been advised against leaving their homes and up to two million people have already lost their jobs as firms fall into administration. Here Telegraph Money nails down what the virus means for your money, from your holiday […]