Seven tips for choosing the right savings account
16th January 2018
The Bank of England (BoE) interest rate rise made a splash in the headlines last year. However, the subsequent announcement that inflation…
Seven tips for choosing the right savings account
16th January 2018
The Bank of England (BoE) interest rate rise made a splash in the headlines last year. However, the subsequent announcement that inflation…
The effects of inflation – and how to combat the latest rise
November 2017 saw inflation hit 3.1%; the highest it has been since 2012, as reported through the Consumer Price Index (CPI). As…
Will self-employed and gig economy workers benefit from auto enrolment reform?
11th December 2017
Being self-employed can have some great benefits. Setting your own hours, no boss to answer to and deciding your own salary (within…
50% of Baby Boomer generation could lose money by not updating their retirement age
A study by Dunstan Thomas shows that 51% of people aged 54-71 have not told their pension providers whether their retirement plans…
Almost half of pensioners worry about running out of money
In the third quarter of 2017, 198,000 people made withdrawals from their pension funds under Pension Freedoms, 40,000 more than in the…
Putting off taking financial advice could be a costly mistake
Have you ever talked yourself out of seeking professional financial advice? You are not alone, almost half (49%) of over-50s who are…
Budget 2017: first rise in Pensions Lifetime Allowance for seven years
For many people, Philip Hammond’s announcement that the Lifetime Allowance will be rising is welcome news. As part of the Autumn 2017…
Families to pay an extra £900m Inheritance Tax by 2022
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has revealed figures which show that the estimated Inheritance Tax (IHT) payable on estates over the…
Autumn Budget 2017: Everything you need to know
22nd November 2017
The Chancellor, Philip Hammond rose to his feet at 12.38 to deliver his second Budget of the year. The days leading up…
Autumn Budget 2017: Were you a winner or a loser?
20th November 2017
Every Budget has winners and losers; with some people faring better than others. So, how did you fare? Read on as we…
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