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Wealth knowledge – February 2017
- 31st January 2017
- Posted by: shayne
- Category: Wealth Knowledge
No CommentsWealth knowledge – February 2017 Young adults saving more Young adults are saving more money than other generations, according to Opinium. Those aged 18 – 34 saved on average £3,701 in 2016, £450 higher than the baby boomer generation (£3,238) and generation X (£3,266). 78% of adults put money into their savings in 2016, while
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Changes to Nom-Dom Taxation
- 31st January 2017
- Posted by: shayne
- Category: Tax
Changes to non-dom taxation A guide to the important changes to the tax treatment of non-doms in 2017. For many years individuals who come to the UK but do not settle here permanently have had a number of distinct tax benefits. These UK resident but non-domiciled (non-dom) individuals have had to pay UK tax on
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Personal Pensions
- 31st January 2017
- Posted by: shayne
- Category: Pension
Personal Pensions The different types of personal pension and what to consider when deciding if a scheme is suitable for you. Personal pensions are pensions that you normally arrange yourself rather than through your employer. They are almost always defined contribution schemes and as such work in much the same way as the defined contribution
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Year-End Tax Guide 2016/17
- 27th January 2017
- Posted by: shayne
- Category: Year End Tax Guide
Download your FREE copy of the Year-End Tax Guide 2016/17
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Wealth Knowledge January 2017
- 9th January 2017
- Posted by: shayne
- Category: Wealth Knowledge
Wealth Knowledge January 2017 2017 tax and finance changes A number of tax and finance changes are coming into force in 2017. Although most measures will take place in April, it is vital to plan ahead to stay up to date with the opportunities available. So what changes are being introduced and how might they
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Investing in Buy-to-Let Property
- 9th January 2017
- Posted by: shayne
- Category: Home Buying, Investment
Investing in Buy-to-Let Property Things to think about before investing in buy-to-let property. Property can be a way to diversify your portfolio of investments, provide regular income and potentially be a source of capital growth. House prices increased by an average of 5.8% in the year to September 2016, meaning that residential property continued to
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Investing in Small Companies
- 9th January 2017
- Posted by: shayne
- Category: Investment
Investing in Small Companies The different strategies and tax treatments for investing in small companies. The Companies Act 2006 defines a small company as a business where the turnover is less than £6.5 million, the balance sheet is less than £3.26 million and there are no more than 50 employees. However, different groups vary from
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Wealth Knowledge December 2016
- 2nd December 2016
- Posted by: shayne
- Category: Wealth Knowledge
Wealth Knowledge December 2016 In this month’s Wealth Knowledge…More people are saving more for retirement through workplace pensions. A quarter of properties sold in Q3 2016 were second homes or buy-to-lets. Research has found that cash ISAs are the most popular way to save but savers could be missing out on higher interest rates. And,
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Workplace Pensions
- 2nd December 2016
- Posted by: shayne
- Category: Pension, Small Business
Workplace Pensions How you can make the most out of your workplace pension. Auto-enrolment has changed the workplace pension landscape in important ways. By 2018 it will be a legal requirement for every employer to offer a workplace pension scheme. Every employee over the age of 22 who earns at least £10,000 will have to
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Saving for your child
- 2nd December 2016
- Posted by: shayne
- Category: Savings & ISAs
Saving for your child Your guide to saving for your child’s future. Taking the decision to start a family is a major turning point in life. Raising a child not only involves a great deal of responsibility, but can have huge implications for your financial situation. In fact, LV estimates that parents will spend an