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8 key tax allowances have shrunk by 6% in the last decade

Published: June 8, 2022 by Jennifer Armstrong

Key tax allowances like the Personal Allowance and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) annual exempt amount can help your money go further. As research shows that overall tax allowances have been cut, it’s more important than ever to understand what allowances … Continue reading

52% of savers don’t understand the effects of inflation, and millions think they’ll be better off. Here’s why it can harm your savings

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

Inflation has been in the news for months now, as the rate increases. While you may notice the effects inflation has on the price of goods when you visit the supermarket, it can be more difficult to understand how and … Continue reading

The minimum pension contribution may not be enough. Here are 3 reasons to increase your contributions

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

Pension auto-enrolment means that if you’re employed you’ve likely been automatically enrolled into a pension and contributions are deducted from your pay. However, the minimum contributions may not be enough to secure the retirement you want, and the sooner you … Continue reading

Investment market update: April 2022

Published: May 26, 2022 by Jennifer Armstrong

The conflict in Ukraine is continuing to affect markets and economies around the world. According to a report from the Kiel Institute of the World Economy, the war led to global trade falling 2.8% between February and March. The effect … Continue reading

Interest rate rises lead to fewer mortgage deals on the market

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

First-time buyers and homeowners searching for a new mortgage deal are finding there’s less choice on offer. Following the Bank of England (BoE) increasing the base interest rate three times since the start of the year, providers have pulled some … Continue reading