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How To Cut Your IHT Bill
Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a tax on the property, money and possessions of someone who’s died and, after the Chancellor froze the threshold...

Steve Petrie
Nov 17, 2021


How To Calculate Your 'Personal Inflation Rate'
If you read the headlines, you've probably seen a lot of people fret that inflation is a big problem for the UK economy right now. But...

Steve Petrie
Nov 15, 2021


A Threat To Recovery
Findings of recent surveys show that consumer sentiment has dipped in recent weeks after the outbreak of euphoria when lockdowns were...

Steve Petrie
Nov 9, 2021


'Surprise Interest Rate Pause'
The Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey is facing a backlash from economists and MPs for 'crying wolf' over an interest rate hike....

Steve Petrie
Nov 7, 2021


Millions Blocked From Accessing Pensions at 55!
Millions will be blocked from transferring their pensions to access them at age 55 after the Treasury closed a loophole. HM Treasury has...

Steve Petrie
Nov 5, 2021


Bitcoin Surges To New High!
Bitcoin surged to a record all-time high on Wednesday, following a weeks-long price rally. The cryptocurrency is now up more than 50%...

Steve Petrie
Nov 2, 2021


Vaccinations Key For Affordable Life Insurance
Countries are currently fighting the dilemma of creating a two-tiered society versus freedom of choice with policies like domestic covid...

Steve Petrie
Oct 28, 2021


'Tax Nudge' Letters Sent to Crypto Investors
HM Revenue & Customs plans to send crypto investors nudge letters warning them to check they have the paid the right tax. News of the...

Steve Petrie
Oct 25, 2021


Maximising Pensions Tax Relief
As we approach another Budget there will no doubt be the usual speculation that pensions tax relief may come under attack. And with the...

Steve Petrie
Oct 21, 2021


What To Expect From The Autumn Budget
Rishi Sunak is soon set to reveal his Autumn Budget, but with a 1.25% National Insurance hike having already been announced - the biggest...

Steve Petrie
Oct 21, 2021


VCTs Surge Ahead of Dividend Tax Increase
The dividend tax rise announced last month is likely to increase demand for venture capital trusts (VCTs), expert say. This is because...

Steve Petrie
Oct 21, 2021


When Will Energy Prices Bite?
High energy costs are forcing manufacturers to warn of higher prices for their goods as they pass on increases to consumers. Iceland boss...

Steve Petrie
Oct 18, 2021


House Price Rises!
House prices registered the strongest monthly rise for 14 years in September, pushing the average cost of a home to a record high and...

Steve Petrie
Oct 12, 2021


The End of Cheap Mortgages?
Homeowners are being urged to consider locking in with a low fixed rate mortgage, as the price of home loans may soon surge. This is...

Steve Petrie
Oct 8, 2021


Winners and Losers From the Social Care Tax Raid
Dramatic tax rises to fund social care were unveiled by the government this month, sparking criticism from the self-employed and limited...

Steve Petrie
Oct 5, 2021


Demand For Advice Rises But is Evolving
Young investors are reforming their relationships with their advisers. A recent Fidelity study found more investors have begun to work...

Steve Petrie
Oct 1, 2021


A Winter Stock Market Dip? - What's Next?
Over the past 19 months, investors have witnessed history on both ends of the spectrum. They've navigated their way through the quickest...

Steve Petrie
Sep 27, 2021


Pensions Lifetime Allowance
One of the subtle tax increases introduced in the March 2021 Budget was a freezing of the pensions lifetime allowance until April 2026 at...

Steve Petrie
Sep 23, 2021


Redrawing the Tax Calendar
The UK tax system is notorious for its complexity. Every year seems to get worse, with a fresh Finance Act adding a few hundred more...

Steve Petrie
Sep 23, 2021


The Return of Inflation?
In September 2020, annual inflation in the UK was running at 0.5% on the CPI measure and 1.1% using the old RPI yardstick. At the time...

Steve Petrie
Sep 23, 2021
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