On Wednesday 3 March, Rishi Sunak delivered his second Budget as chancellor. The Budget outlines the state of the economy and the government’s spending plans.
The World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic on 11 March 2020, the same date as the 2020 Budget. Since then, the pandemic has led to lockdowns, restrictions, and an enormous […]
A year ago, Rishi Sunak delivered his first Budget just as the pandemic began to take hold. While his £30 billion package sounded significant, it’s a sum that has paled into insignificance over the last 12 months as the chancellor has spent £280 billion shoring up the UK economy.
As the chancellor acknowledged in his speech: […]
The number of people purchasing property to let out soared in the last months of 2020. Becoming a landlord can be an attractive way to boost your income or invest. However, there are many things to consider before taking the plunge, starting with whether a Buy to Let mortgage is right for you.
Landlords made up […]
As a new year starts, it’s a great time to review your mortgage. It’s a step that could save you money now and over the full term of your mortgage. Even a relatively small saving each month can add up over the years you’ll be paying a mortgage. Here are seven tips that could help […]
While interest-only mortgages have become less popular, millions of people have one and need a repayment strategy in place. If you do have an interest-only mortgage it’s important to review your plans as figures suggest almost half of borrowers will experience a shortfall.
According to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) over the next 30 years, 2.6 […]
If you’re a business owner, there will be plenty on your mind. From the day-to-day tasks to a long-term strategy, you’ll need to make many decisions. But if you or another key worker were ill, how would your business fare?
The loss of a keyworker can devastate a business. It can mean immediate challenges are left […]
How do you rate your financial security?
When you think about your financial situation, what defines it as ‘healthy’? For 77% of Brits, financial success is having the financial freedom to do what they want without worrying, according to research from Schroders Personal Wealth. Yet, despite this, 48% of adults admit they feel stressed or overwhelmed […]
With interest rates low and investment markets experiencing volatility throughout 2020, you may be looking for an alternative place to put your money. Premium Bonds are an option you may be considering, but you could end up missing out on returns.
What are Premium Bonds?
Premium Bonds are a type of investment product issued by National Savings […]
For most people, their pension becomes available at the age of 55, rising to 57 in 2028, even if they plan to work past this point. It means you can access your pension while still working, providing flexibility. However, thousands are doing so unaware that it could affect their pension contributions in the future.
Third of […]
We hear a lot about the gender pay gap, but one area that’s often overlooked is the knock-on effect this has for retirement savings. While progress has been made, on average, women are reaching retirement age with far less put away than their male counterparts.
The £100,000 pension gap
Eight years after auto-enrolment was introduced, the […]
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