Shock National Insurance U-turn
Posted on March 15, 2017 by Peter under: News
In a shock move, that will come as a pleasant mid-week surprise to many, Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced that the government will not proceed...
Posted on March 15, 2017 by Peter under: News
In a shock move, that will come as a pleasant mid-week surprise to many, Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced that the government will not proceed...
Posted on March 8, 2017 by Peter under: Pensions
A potentially attractive government scheme, allowing some people to boost their state pension, by paying in a lump sum, closes in April. Time is running...
Posted on March 8, 2017 by Peter under: News
The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, started his first Budget in a bullish mood, listing the ways the economy had exceeded expectations. He also reported that on...
Posted on March 8, 2017 by Peter under: News
Will you be better or worse off as a result of today’s Budget? Our summary will tell you, read on to find out. Winners Some...
Posted on March 1, 2017 by Peter under: Marriage Allowance
No one likes to pay too much tax, so it is surprising that many people are not taking advantage of an important new tax break....
Posted on February 24, 2017 by Peter under: Savings
A new kind of ISA (Individual Savings Account) was announced by the government last year, which promises higher returns than traditional Cash ISAs. What is...
Posted on February 23, 2017 by Peter under: Savings
Many of us got our first introduction to savings with Premium Bonds when we were much younger; they are a traditional gift for children. They...
Posted on February 23, 2017 by Peter under: Savings
The markets dislike uncertainty, and with last year’s Brexit vote taking us into uncharted waters, many people were expecting at least some economic squalls. In...
Posted on February 23, 2017 by Peter under: Savings
National Savings and Investments (NS&I) remains a favourite for millions of savers. It’s seen as safe, if unexciting, and with government backing, completely secure. Unfortunately, it...
Posted on February 23, 2017 by Peter under: Property
Predicting the future is never easy, but one thing we can all agree on is that housing will continue to be a hot topic in...