Author: The Investor

Does it make sense to save up for a house instead of getting a mortgage? Maybe not, but one frugal mum in America writes how she did it. Plus more good reads.

Here’s a way for UK investors to get exposure to value-based smaller companies. The Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust currently looks good value, to boot.

One blogger explains why governments are more likely to pay off debts with a healthy dose of inflation than to raise taxes. Plus other good reads from around the Web.

Halifax is offering spread betting alongside its traditional share dealing service.