Annuity rates hit eight-year high – are they worth considering again?
Annuity rates have reached their highest level in eight years. But is it time to consider this former staple of retirement income again? Inflation is…
Cost-of-living crisis scams – how to spot the latest tricks from fraudsters
Financial scams are more prevalent than ever, and scammers are finding evermore ingenious ways to part you or your loved ones from your money. The…
Families face inheritance tax bill shock thanks to house price boom
Home-owning families are facing surging inheritance tax (IHT) bills as house prices continue to rise precipitously, new data from Wealth Club shows.…
Rishi Sunak launches another round of help for the cost-of-living crisis
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a fresh round of financial help for households facing ever-mounting living costs as inflation rises. Sunak…
NS&I to hike premium bond rates, but is it the place to put your cash?
With interest rates rising, NS&I has increased the rate on its premium bond prizes. The rate on premium bond prizes is now equivalent to 1.4%, up…
One in four savers worried they won’t have enough in retirement – but how much is enough?
One in four savers worry they won’t have enough money to retire on, new data from the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association shows. The research,…
Private trustees run risk of falling foul of new HMRC rules
Private trustees – so called ‘mum and dad’ trustees – are being warned to register with HMRC ahead of rules changes set to take effect on 1…
Have you had your £150 Council Tax rebate? If not, here’s what to do
Households in Council Tax band A-D are expecting a £150 Council Tax rebate from the Government, as the cost-of-living crisis deepens. But the actual…
Prices are rising – but insurance costs are one of the best ways to cut back
The cost-of-living crisis is squeezing household budgets and making it increasingly difficult to avoid, even for the best-off households. This is…
Is long-term wealth building at risk from inflation and interest rate rises?
The wealth landscape has not been this tough for many years. Inflation is perhaps the trickiest issue for wealth growth right now, but interest rates…
Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement: how it affects your money
Rishi Sunak delivered his Spring Statement at the end of March, with an update on the current state of the UK economy and future expectations for the…
Is it time to get an electric car?
With fuel prices soaring, and the cost of used cars continuing to rise in the wake of the pandemic, you might be wondering if now is the right moment…