Having taken the important and responsible step of making a Will, many people simply put it in a safe place and forget about it. However, there are times throughout your life when it makes sense to review and revise its contents. Family changes Over the years, family dynamics can change. You should review your Will […]
Cybersecurity experts have revealed a list of the 12 most common subject lines used in phishing emails targeting businesses. The list shows that fraudsters are using a combination of personalisation and pressure in an attempt to deceive victims. In many cases, the language contained in the subject line of the email mimics popular terms used […]
Nowadays, the only way many young people can afford a home of their own is by turning to the Bank of Mum and Dad for some additional financial help. The challenge facing parents prepared to lend or gift money to their children is to decide quite how best to do so. Although it’s understandable that […]
6 April marks the 20th birthday of the Individual Savings Account (ISA). When the ISA was introduced in 1999, many thought it to be little more than a rebranding of the two schemes it replaced: the Personal Equity Plan (PEP) and Tax Exempt Savings Account (TESSA). The following 20 years have proved ISAs to […]
UK inflation fell below 2% for the first time in two years. January 2019 saw the lowest level of inflation since January 2017, with the rate recorded at 1.8%. The data was slightly better than had been expected, with the CPI rate falling to below the Bank of England’s 2% target for the first time […]
A European Court decision from 1990 is suddenly raising questions about a key element of pension taxation. On 17 May 1990, the European Court of Justice decided that gender equality should be applied to non-state pensions. The case, Barber v GRE, prompted a major overhaul in UK pension provisions. At the time most pension […]
