October 2018 - Thomson Tyndall

Average private school fees rise above 17,000 – How to save for your child

October 4, 2018

According to the annual census of leading independent schools, the average fee for attending a private school is now over 17,000 a year. Despite the rising cost of fees, private education continues to remain popular, with the number of pupils reaching 529,000, the highest figure [...]

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Stamp duty penalises older people for moving

October 4, 2018

Think tank, the Adam Smith Institute, believes that Stamp Duty Land Tax, to give stamp duty its full name, should be scrapped. Amongst many reasons why they think it should be abolished is the belief that its existence prevents older people from downsizing. The prospect [...]

Pensions

Drawdown – a popular choice, but advice is essential

October 4, 2018

Income drawdown is where you leave your pension pot invested and take an income directly from it, instead of using the money in your pot to buy an annuity from an insurance company. As the rest of your pension pot remains invested, it will continue [...]