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20 Apr 2010
Today's Headline of the Day comes from The Times and reaffirms the fact that the threat of inflation is very real.
Author: Damien
Tax Mitigation, Investing, Tips, Capital Gains Tax, Saving For Your Future, Tax
Money tip #55 - Use your annual CGT allowance
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20 Apr 2010
According to research from Fidelity 91% of Britons admit they do not understand Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and only 6% could identify the correct annual ‘tax-free’ allowance. Given the few tax concessions on offer it’s important that people consider using their CGT allowance. It could save you up to £5,100...
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16 Apr 2010
I thought I'd link to the following article which offers some useful answers for those affected by the air traffic chaos.
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16 Apr 2010
“The elephant was banished yesterday and the day before at the Labour and Tory launches. We don’t think you can banish it, you have to confront it – and I guess I’m the elephant man.” - Vince Cable British politics meets Alice in Wonderland at the launch of the Liberal...
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15 Apr 2010
The Telegraph reports that a taxpayer who paid too much tax to HM Revenue & Customs has been fined £1,400 for making a mistake when he asked for a rebate.
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15 Apr 2010
This is another tip which is ‘big picture’ stuff but again forms part of the foundation of any attempt to manage your finances.
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Who should you vote for in the upcoming election? Here's a useful tool to help you decide
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15 Apr 2010
Now this blog tries to avoid politics where possible but the fact remains that there is an election just around the corner, the outcome of which will impact on your finances and your life generally. So your vote is vitally important, but have you decided who to vote for?
News, Investing, Saving For Your Future
Chinese property prices jump at a record pace fuelling concerns of a bubble
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14 Apr 2010
Today's headline of the day comes from the Daily Telegraph. The article reports how property prices in China have hit record levels fuelling concerns of a bubble forming which could ultimately burst.
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14 Apr 2010