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Economic conditions could lead to falling house prices and increased negative equity risk

Published: July 4, 2022 by Jennifer Armstrong

Amid challenging conditions, there are concerns that house prices could start to fall. It may affect how much equity you own in your home and could mean some homeowners end up in negative equity. The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic … Continue reading

What happened the last time the cost of living was rising this rapidly?

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

The cost of living is rising quicker than has been normal in the last few decades. Indeed, the last time inflation was this high was in the 1980s. So, what happened then compared to now? According to the Office for … Continue reading

Income Tax freeze means 1 in 5 could pay the higher rate by 2024/25. Here’s how you could reduce your liability

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

Last year, former chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that he would freeze Income Tax thresholds until 2026, and it means far more people will be paying the higher- or additional-rate tax in the future. Coupled with the freeze, it’s anticipated that … Continue reading

Amid rising inflation, is your financial protection still providing appropriate security?

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

While you may have noticed your cost of living has increased in the last few months, have you considered how it could affect the security financial protection will provide? According to the Office for National Statistics, inflation increased by 9.4% … Continue reading

Why it pays to use your 2022/23 ISA allowance right now

Published: April 11, 2022 by Jennifer Armstrong

The 2022/23 tax year has only just started, but you should already start thinking about how you’ll use your allowances over the next 12 months. It can help maximise your assets. In the 2022/23 tax year you can deposit up … Continue reading