Timing is everything
September’s ‘mini-Budget’ introduced tax and NIC changes with a range of consequences to employees, employers and the self-employed. Have you sought advice before making any financial decisions?
Income
The fight against rising inflation
It’s likely that your income will not keep pace with rising inflation, especially in the near term, so if you are searching for ways to cut expenditure, there are plenty of often overlooked opportunities.
Universal Credit eligibility expands to higher rate taxpayers
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has revealed that more than half a million higher rate taxpayers could now be eligible for Universal Credit, among 26% of all families and 84% of all single parents.
Global dividends fall less than in the UK
UK dividend payments have fared worst during the pandemic in comparison with other countries, so a globally diversified portfolio is a sensible precaution.