13 min Read
25 Jan 2021
The Cheapest fund platforms for Stocks & Shares ISAs for most people If you want a professional to invest the money...
Investing
10 min Read
25 Jan 2021
How to choose the best and cheapest investment platform and DIY investing ISA In this article we provide a...
3 min Read
21 Jan 2021
There is a common misconception that financial advice is only for the wealthiest in society which is not necessarily the...
Tax Mitigation, Investing, Capital Gains Tax, Tips, Saving For Your Future, Tax
Money tip #55 - Use your annual CGT allowance
5 min Read
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...
News, Investing, Saving For Your Future
Chinese property prices jump at a record pace fuelling concerns of a bubble
1 min Read
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.
1 min read
12 Apr 2010
Today I thought I’d bring you some interesting graphics from Citywire. The graphics are based on a survey of 91 wealth managers and make interesting reading if you are trying to decide where to invest your cash over the next 12 months:
9 min Read
08 Apr 2010
Pensions offer a tax efficient way to invest for your retirement. Not only do the funds within a pension grow free of any income or capital gains tax but any contributions you make into the plan receive income tax relief at your highest marginal rate.
Pensions, News, Account & Rates, Investing, The Budget 2010, Saving For Your Future
What the new tax year changes mean for your personal finances
1 min Read
06 Apr 2010
Happy new tax year! The arrival of the new tax year means some big changes to the nation's personal finances, most notably the introduction of the 50% income tax band for top earners. The BBC have pulled together the changes in a neat table which I have included below.
2 min Read
30 Mar 2010
An unfortunate truth which you should bear in mind if you plan on investing in China.
Investing, Saving For Your Future
Top fund manager goes 52.45% into cash. Is this a sign that a crash is on the way?
1 min Read
29 Mar 2010
Jupiter Asset Management’s Philip Gibbs has put more than half of his £1.2 billion Jupiter Financial Opportunities fund into cash.
Pensions, News, Investing, Mortgages, Using Credit, Owning A Home
Inflation falls back to 3% allaying interest rate rise fears
5 min Read
23 Mar 2010
The UK inflation rate fell to 3% in February from 3.5% the month before, official figures have shown. The key facts are:
Account & Rates, Investing, Tips, Saving For Your Future
Money tip #28 - How to beat the ISA deadline and save money (even if you haven't decided which funds to invest in)
2 min Read
23 Mar 2010
The end of the tax year is looming so you need to be quick if you plan on using your ISA allowance. While investing in a cash ISA is relatively straight forward, investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA has the added headache of deciding where to invest. But it...
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