What you need to know if you decide to work past the State Pension age
It used to be the case that your employer could force you to retire when you hit 65, whether you wanted to finish working or not. However, the…
Get your finances in shape before the end of the tax year
The end of the tax year is just around the corner. This year’s deadline is 5 April – and there’s no better time to prepare for it than now. There’s…
Does ‘Isa season’ still matter?
ISA season is the period just before the end of each tax year when time is running out to use up tax-free allowances. Each year, much is made of the…
Storm Eunice has shown the importance of robust insurance protection
At a time when finances are strained and climate-related events threaten to make things worse, not having the right insurance cover could lead to…
Student loan changes increase pressure on The Bank of Mum and Dad
From 2023 future graduates will start to repay student loans sooner, putting more pressure on young people at a time when cost pressures are rising…
Government under pressure to act over cost-of-living crisis: here’s what it might do
British households are facing an unprecedented cost-of-living crisis in 2022. A harsh combination of factors have come together to make the business…
What are the inheritance tax implications for unmarried couples?
Marriage, once a staple social institution, is largely in decline. For those who choose to cohabit long-term with their partners, this creates tax…
£250 work from home tax relief set to end – but still time to claim
A longstanding tax relief for anyone who works from home is set to be axed. The Government has spent around £500 million giving cash back to workers…
How to spot an investment scam
Investment scams are nothing new, but scammers are becoming more sophisticated than ever. With the internet and easy movement of money, there are far…
Financial goals 2022: how to prepare your money for the year ahead
2022 is here, so it’s time to sit down, put the kettle on, and think about the year ahead for your money. While it might seem a bit hackneyed setting…
Interest rates are going up – how it can affect your finances
The Bank of England surprised everyone in December by raising interest rates. It did so from the all-time low of 0.1% to 0.25% – still a…
Money in 2022: tax allowances and other changes you need to be aware of
With a new year brings changes to the tax system, and other areas affecting our personal finances. With inflation soaring, interest rates rising and…