What does a Labour government mean for the property market?
The Labour Party made some key pledges that could affect the property market, including a commitment to build more homes…
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3 helpful ways an effective financial plan could ease health fears
NHS waiting lists are at a record high. Unsurprisingly, people are worried about how long they’d have to wait if…
Pensions could be fuelling climate change with huge £88 billion investment
Research suggests the average pension holder could be unwittingly investing £3,000 in the fossil fuel industry. The campaign behind the…
Savers celebrate rising interest rates, but it could mean an unexpected tax charge
Interest you earn on your savings could be liable for Income Tax. With rising interest rates could you face an…
4 valuable ways a financial planner can help you tackle “overwhelming” pension information
If you’re preparing to take out a mortgage, working with a mortgage broker can be valuable. As well as helping…
61% of Brits feel stressed about later-life planning. Here are 5 things you can do to boost your confidence
More than half of Brits are worried about how they’ll cope financially in retirement. While managing your later-life finances can…
5 useful tips for building a nest egg for children during a cost of living crisis
Do you want to create a nest egg for your child? These five tips can help you stay on track…
When can you access your pension? It might be further away than you think
The age you can access defined contribution pensions is rising from 2028, which could affect your retirement plans.
Could family income benefit insurance be right for you?
When we plan for the future, it’s also important to think about the unexpected things that might happen. No one…
IFAs in Brighton recommend five ways to develop better spending habits
At a time of year even more focused on spending than usual, there are a few simple habits you can…
The search for yields gets harder
In September the Bank of England held off from following the Federal Reserve (the Fed) and the European Central Bank…
Cash ISAs fall out of favour as inflation outstrips interest rates
The popularity of Cash ISAs is continuing to wane according to new statistics from HMRC. With inflation persistently above interest…
Graduates get a break as student loan repayment threshold rises
The income threshold at which student loan repayments begin rose on 6 April 2018. English and Welsh students who started…
The 2017 election manifestos offered precious little good news on the future of income tax.
The 2017 election manifestos offered precious little good news on the future of income tax. We would say that judging…
Another notch up in State Pension Age
A government initiated independent review by John Cridland in March has proposed bringing forward the move to a state pension…
Trump’s in charge. What will this mean for investments?
The arrival of Donald Trump marks a change of direction for the US government from the near status quo that…
How to find income in a tricky savings climate
Finding income in a tricky savings climate. According to the Bank of England, ‘real’ interest rates may not rise much…
The post-Brexit decline in the pounds value hasn’t been all doom and gloom for investors.
“The Brexit vote has completely changed the picture for dividends this year and beyond.” So said Capita, one of the…
Putting off making a will is a false economy.
Recent research has revealed how much it costs to make sure your wishes are met on death. Do you have…
National Savings is both reducing and increasing interest rates
The ups and downs of National Savings. National Savings is both reducing and increasing interest rates. But its real rate…
Deflation arrives
The official rate of inflation fell below zero in April: prices are now dropping year on year. The April reading…
UK Interest rates will rise – but the question is when?
Last month offered a number of conflicting answers: The Bank of England’s Quarterly Inflation Report This was generally seen as…
IFAs are the most popular and trusted source of advice
IFAs are consumers’ most popular and trusted source of financial advice, according to research from the Financial Services Authority (FSA).…