This month’s book is The End of Average: How to Succeed in a World that Values Sameness by Todd Rose. In this easy-to-read and interesting book, Todd explains how the concept of average generates problems. For example, he explains about the US fighter planes that were designed for the “average size pilot” which resulted in […]
HMRC have signalled that they plan to ramp up penalties for offshore tax evaders as there seem to be more and more cases of tax evasion reported throughout the media. From October this year, HMRC will collect more data from places such as the Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey and other overseas territories where investors […]
So it’s that time again! Now, it’s very rare to find anybody who actually likes completing their tax return, so when it arrives in the post you look at it, think “I’ll do that later, it’s not due for ages”, put it in “the drawer” – and it never sees the light of day again. […]
How often do you pause to think about your pension plan? Are you saving enough for a comfortable retirement, or will your standard of living fall? Are you missing out on valuable tax relief on pension contributions? These are mistakes you should avoid at all costs. Thinking you’ll get by on your state pension Although […]
Retirement presents a series of opportunities and challenges; a primary concern for many people is ensuring they don’t run out of money. A sustainable, well-structured retirement income strategy is therefore desirable for any retiree. To enjoy a comfortable old age means doing some in-depth thinking well in advance, asking yourself what your goals are and […]
Whilst many more couples now share the household chores, it’s increasingly women who make the financial decisions for the household, such as choice of utility company or savings account. Survey results from market researcher Mintel1 show that 84% of mums surveyed say they have influence when it comes to taking financial decisions on behalf of […]
