Blog Archives

Last updated by at .

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – Which Way Will the Wind Blow

World markets have responded positively in the main to the news that US has effectively nationalised the two mortgage giants known as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. On Sunday the Secretary of the US Treasury Henry Paulson announced the takeover of these two huge American Institutions or GSE’s as they are known – meaning ‘Government Sponsored Enterprises’, a curious mix of both state and privately owned entities. Read more ›


Investment Notice
The value of an investment can go down as well as up and you may not get back as much as you put in
Financial Advice
MP3 and PDF Financial Guides
William on BBC Radio

Here is an interview William gave on BBC Radio Scotland where he spoke with Fred MacAulay and Karen McKenzie about Cash and Investment ISA's

Listen to the BBC show here
Dates and Times

NOTE: I have been writing articles here since 2007 so please take note the date of the article, because obviously, things like laws or tax allowances etc may have changed since then.

I do try my best to keep up to date, but I'm only an humble advisor and there are hundreds of my financial articles here! Please call or email if you need to double check something. I'll gladly help.

Testimonials

"I have introduced many clients of mine to Billy as I have complete trust in his professional ability." Tom Queen, Solicitor - Thomas Queen & Co. Dunfermline, Fife.

"I've found Billy a personable yet professional practitioner who offers sound advice and realistic proposals backed up by facts. I'd wholeheartedly recommend Billy." Rory Paterson, Director - Mediacom Scotland Ltd

Read more...
Pension Help

National Contribution Planner
State Pension Age Calculator
Pensions Tracing Service
State Pension Forecast
Pension Credit Estimate