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FTSE 100 suffers worst year since 2008 but your portfolio may still have gained

Published: February 4, 2021 by Jennifer Armstrong

When you look at the headline figures of how investment markets performed in 2020, you may be worried about your finances. The impact of Covid-19, along with other factors, caused volatility within the market globally. Yet, despite this, your portfolio … Continue reading

Capital Gains Tax review: 2 things that could change

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) is reviewing Capital Gains Tax (CGT) after being ordered to by chancellor Rishi Sunak. Changes that are made following the review could affect tax liability and how you make use of allowances. While changes … Continue reading

6 tax allowances to use before 5 April 2021 to boost your finances

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

The current 2020/21 tax year will end on 5 April 2021. As a new year starts, many allowances reset. For some, it will be your last opportunity to use them. Using these six allowances before the deadline can help you … Continue reading

The 2020/21 end of the tax year guide

Published: January 19, 2021 by Jennifer Armstrong

The current tax year will end on 5 April 2021, a date when many allowances and tax breaks will reset. In some cases, it will be your last chance to use them. Making use of appropriate allowances can help you … Continue reading

Investment market update: December 2020

Published: January 7, 2021 by Jennifer Armstrong

2020 was a year marked by volatility and uncertainty. With everything that was going on, you might think that investors finished the year with losses. Yet, world markets ended the year almost 13% up. It’s a reminder that while short-term … Continue reading