The background to my portfolio Back in March 2015 I decided to invest £50,000 of my own money using 80-20 Investor. The purpose was twofold, firstly to show how you can...
More than nine years since the ‘pension freedoms’ were introduced, retirees now have greater flexibility to invest and spend their pension pots as they wish. This means that people are...
What is inheritance tax and how does it work? In the UK there has been some form of inheritance tax (formerly known as death duty tax) as far back as...
What are UK government bonds? A UK government bond - otherwise known as a “gilt” - is a type of investment where the investor, in effect, lends money to the...
What you need to do Go to this income tax calculator Make sure the ‘tax year’ is set to the current one and the right age band is selected. Don’t worry about the ‘tax code’ field or the email field but fill/tick the others if relevant. Then enter your annual...
Listen to Episode 500 This week, we recorded our 500th podcast in Spiritland studios in Kings Cross. In this celebration episode we take a look back at the history of...
Commentary The BOTB outperformed its benchmarks helped by its Chinese and European equity exposure as well as a focus on global equity income funds over growth alternatives. However, despite this,...
If you are looking to buy a property that requires a mortgage of £500,000 or more, there are a number of factors to consider when assessing how likely you are...
Applying for a mortgage can be nerve-racking as you try to establish what a lender is looking for and whether you are likely to meet the eligibility criteria. Understanding what...
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