This wek has brought us the news that dental patients are selling their gold braces due to the soaring price of Gold.
Banking
Tha banks have announced the end of cheques and a campaign against the decision appears to be mounting even if it does appear to be inspired by the ill feeling towards bankers in general.
Investment and Pensions
A story about one pension investor who took Standard Life to court and one. Standard Life suffering the embarrassment of being accused of using bullying tactics by the judge and a finding that their literature was misleading. Where is the FSA when you need them? Do you buy an annity or invest the cash here is a link to a useful annuities versus income comparison tool. Annuitiy choices and pension planning is an extremely complex issue and we strongly advise that no action is taken without getting truly independent advice.
Mortgage News
Home owners are shunning fixed rate mortgages and the number of first time buyers is at low.
Friday, 18 December 2009
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
Personal Finance News Round Up
Good article on the latest and best rates for your savings and another on the best cash ISA's.
pensions are in th news with advice on how to make the most of working on after retirement and for those who were high earners who took redundancy there is comment on to avoid being caught by Pension Contribution limits tax trap when making further contributions.
It appears that almost 100,000 house moves a year are caused by disputes with neighbours.
pensions are in th news with advice on how to make the most of working on after retirement and for those who were high earners who took redundancy there is comment on to avoid being caught by Pension Contribution limits tax trap when making further contributions.
It appears that almost 100,000 house moves a year are caused by disputes with neighbours.
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
Tax Talk
Tax Talk has started to publish news and appointments within the UK Tax profession.
A listing of Tax and accountancy appointments and news headlines.
The article publishing system will be in place shortly.
A listing of Tax and accountancy appointments and news headlines.
The article publishing system will be in place shortly.
Personal Finance News
The new personal news service is proving a great success with users finding the UK Personal Finance Headlines a great service. We have included here a round-up from the last few days of those that have caught our attention.
It will come as no surprise to know that property is still seen as playing a major part in Pension Planning by many.
Home buyers are on average paying £15000.00 more than they would have paid last February.
Isa sales are surging especially among the over 50s to take advantage of the tax breaks.
It will come as no surprise to know that property is still seen as playing a major part in Pension Planning by many.
Home buyers are on average paying £15000.00 more than they would have paid last February.
Isa sales are surging especially among the over 50s to take advantage of the tax breaks.
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