A game of two halves? 2022’s rollercoaster for investors
Investment markets have had another volatile first six months in 2022, but calmer times may be on the horizon for investors.
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The impact of raising the State pension age
The raised State pension age may affect your retirement planning. Is it time to review your pension plans?
Flaming June sees interest rates flare
Both the Fed and the Bank of England increased interest rates in June in response to projected inflation. Are you investing efficiently?
ISAs: withering on the vine?
Are you overlooking the potential benefits of ISA investment? Less-obvious reasons for investing in them could make it prudent to include ISAs in your planning.
60% income tax reappears
Potential income tax hikes to 60% for some taxpayers are making headlines. Could you be affected?
Pension tax relief knowledge gap
HMRC has released unpublished research revealing many misunderstandings around pension tax relief, including workplace contributions and government top-ups. How well do you understand the pension tax relief available to you?
Retirement spending surprises
Recent research casts a new light on the spending habits of retirees, with expenditure increasing year-on-year between the ages of 62 and 80, contrary to popular opinion. Do you need to review your retirement plans for this new reality?
Spiking inflation: what’s going on?
In April, UK inflation reached a level not seen since the early 1980s and there will likely be another rise just around the corner. What will it mean for your cash and investments?
Buy-to-let tax changes bite with rising interest rates
Changes to buy-to-let tax rules that took effect in the 2020/21 tax year could soon inflict financial pain on investors as interest rates rise.
Auto-enrolment: an unusual success story
The success of automatic pension enrolment was recently underlined by new data from the ONS, but if you’re self-employed or only making minimum contributions, you may need to review your retirement planning.