How well is the pension tax relief understood? Research suggests not well at all, potentially undermining saving motivations. Of late, HMRC has been publishing past research that had previously been... read more →
Recent research has cast a new light on retirement spending habits. Do you expect your spending to reduce gradually once you retire? It is often thought that as people pass... read more →
In April, UK inflation reached a level not seen since the early 1980s – many people’s entire adult lives. UK inflation was widely expected to jump in April as the... read more →
Tax changes made some years ago could soon inflict financial pain as interest rates rise. In the post-election Budget of 2015, the then Chancellor, George Osborne, announced a surprise set... read more →
Party(ing) politicians are held in low esteem at present, but there is one cross-party measure that deserves to be recognised – As pensions auto-enrolment. But its success shouldn’t be an... read more →
In late May, the Chancellor announced new measures to counter the rising cost of living, in particular energy prices. Initial measures for 2022 In early February 2022, the Chancellor announced... read more →
As the weather warms up and thoughts turn toward summer and the potential for foreign holidays without restrictions, it’s helpful to find things to plan and look forward to. Despite... read more →
Higher rate taxpayer numbers are rising sharply, and if that’s you, then advice is now more important than ever. There was once a time when paying tax at more than... read more →
With inflation hitting 6.2% in February and outstripping wage growth, make sure you are paying attention to what’s happening to your money. We explore some ways to help keep your... read more →
As inflation hits a 30-year high in the UK, double-digit price increases could be on the horizon. At the start of 2021, inflation measured by the CPI yardstick, was running... read more →
