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  • Wealth Knowledge August 2020

    • 6th August 2020
    • Posted by: shayne
    • Category: Wealth Knowledge
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    Workers in hardest-hit sectors face retirement savings crisis Many workers in sectors that shut down during the COVID-19 lockdown could be facing a retirement savings crisis, according to a report.  Scottish Widows polled 5,757 savers for its annual retirement report, which was undertaken in March 2020 – during the height of the pandemic. More than

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  • When investing, patience is a virtue

    • 5th August 2020
    • Posted by: shayne
    • Category: Investment
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    Key considerations in times of market volatility.  In an age of COVID-19, there will be compelling investment opportunities but it’s important to align this year’s investments with your long-term goals. After the initial shock of the sharp market falls in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, some people have been quick to look for investment

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  • Cryptoassets and tax

    • 4th August 2020
    • Posted by: shayne
    • Category: Cryptocurrency, Tax
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    HMRC’s evolving stance on taxing cryptocurrencies.  Since the launch of Bitcoin in 2009, cryptocurrencies have grown steadily into the public consciousness and the taxman’s too.  Once the realm of geeks and hackers, cryptocurrencies are becoming more mainstream.  In late 2017, the price of a single Bitcoin surged to about $20,000 before falling away dramatically.  Yes,

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