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A hint of rising interest rates?
The Bank of England has suggested that interest rates may rise sooner than expected. After its August meeting, the Bank of England (BoE)...


The wrong type of ISA?
New statistics from HMRC show over £300bn invested in cash ISAs. One of the many knock-on effects of the pandemic has been that HMRC’s...


The Triple Lock trip up, take two
State pension increases and the Triple Lock are back in the spotlight. About a year ago, during the first wave of the pandemic, several...


Timing retirement saving
Research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) examines how pension contributions fit into life-cycle patterns. Economists often...


Younger Investors are Taking on Big Financial Risks
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has made tackling harm in the consumer investment market a priority. With this in mind,...


The £9 billion Child Trust Funds backwater
Over £9 billion was invested in Child Trust Funds (CTFs) as of April 2020, according to new HMRC data. If you have a child or grandchild...


What is an adequate retirement income?
A leading pension think tank has examined this question – but the findings aren’t straightforward. Over the years, there has been much...


Is inflation creeping up?
A global jump in inflation in 2021 is raising the prospect of a broader upward trend beyond a short-term pandemic reaction. Source:...


Unhappy families – challenging inheritance issues
The outcome of a recent High Court case is a warning for anyone challenging a will. As inheritances become more valuable, the number of...


April is the month of benefit increases
State pensions and the National Living Wage both increased in April. April is the month when state benefits are uprated – unless they are...
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