November 2017 saw inflation hit 3.1%; the highest it has been since 2012, as reported through the Consumer Price Index (CPI). As…
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Being self-employed can have some great benefits. Setting your own hours, no boss to answer to and deciding your own salary (within…
A study by Dunstan Thomas shows that 51% of people aged 54-71 have not told their pension providers whether their retirement plans…
In the third quarter of 2017, 198,000 people made withdrawals from their pension funds under Pension Freedoms, 40,000 more than in the…
Have you ever talked yourself out of seeking professional financial advice? You are not alone, almost half (49%) of over-50s who are…
For many people, Philip Hammond’s announcement that the Lifetime Allowance will be rising is welcome news. As part of the Autumn 2017…
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has revealed figures which show that the estimated Inheritance Tax (IHT) payable on estates over the…
The Chancellor, Philip Hammond rose to his feet at 12.38 to deliver his second Budget of the year. The days leading up…
Every Budget has winners and losers; with some people faring better than others. So, how did you fare? Read on as we…
The number of women with Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover or Income Protection has fallen by 37% in 12 months. In November…