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Investment market update: May 2025

Published: June 23, 2025 by Jennifer Armstrong

Uncertainty continued to lead to market volatility in May 2025. However, there was some good news for investors as some markets recovered the losses they experienced in April 2025. Read on to find out more and what factors may have … Continue reading

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Could Labour break a “50-year tax taboo” to cut borrowing?

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

A recent article published by an influential think tank, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), has suggested that the Labour government should consider increasing the basic rate of Income Tax in order to boost revenue and curb the amount of … Continue reading

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How to use the “gifting from income” rule to reduce your estate’s Inheritance Tax bill

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

According to a Citywire report, forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) suggest the amount of Inheritance Tax (IHT) paid to HMRC will have increased by 11.6% in 2024/25 compared to 2023/24. This will mean that the total amount … Continue reading

Guide: The compounding effect: How it could boost or harm your finances

Published: May 8, 2025 by Jennifer Armstrong

When a 1920s ad referred to compound interest as “the eighth wonder of the world”, the quote was left unattributed. But that didn’t stop it from becoming synonymous with the celebrated physicist, Albert Einstein. The link was likely intended to … Continue reading

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The tricks that could shorten your mortgage term

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

Paying off your mortgage can come with a sense of relief and accomplishment. So, if you want to clear the debt as quickly as possible, shortening the mortgage term could help you reach that goal sooner and save you money … Continue reading