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The global market outlook showed an improvement for 2024 with the US achieving more than 20% returns for a second consecutive year. A quick look at a table comparing changes across key global indices puts the UK, as represented by the FTSE 100, in a relatively poor light. Figures suggest that the Government has its […]
The long freeze on student tuition fees in England has come to an end. Do you know what the RPIX is? You might guess it’s related to inflation given that RPI is the Retail Prices Index. But what does the X mark? X stands for RPI excluding mortgage interest. RPIX was used as the Bank […]
The latest Budget move to count pensions as part of your estate for inheritance tax (IHT) is a major change, with potentially significant consequences. At present, most pension benefits payable on death, whether lump sums or other income, are outside the scope of IHT because they are not considered part of the deceased’s Estate. However, […]
Those using the platform Booking.com to book their holidays or accommodation are being warned they could be targeted with emails or messages requesting payments from hotels who have had their account taken over by fraudsters. Between June 2023 and September 2024, Action Fraud received 532 reports from individuals, with a total of £370,000 lost. Insight […]
PROTECTING WHAT MATTERS MOST Financial resilience is the ability to recover quickly from unexpected financial shocks. Many of us insure our homes and cars without really thinking about it, but far fewer insure their lives and incomes. Savings can help in the short-term. But what happens when they run out? Or if an illness goes […]
Investors in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin should not forget the tax consequences of their digital wallets, says HMRC. HMRC regularly boosts tax receipts by nudging taxpayers who are suspected of filling out their tax returns incorrectly or failing to submit a return when one is due. The warning, sent as a ‘nudge’ letter, often stems from […]