University challenge of digs and tuition

February 20, 2020
In recent years it has become more widely accepted that university isn’t the only route to satisfying and rewarding employment. Apprenticeships and vocational training are among the other paths available; and there are many instances of success in business by those who entered a workplace [...]
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Economic Review – January 2020

February 20, 2020
BREXIT DELIVERED? The UK officially left the EU on 31 January and is now embarking on an 11-month transition period during which formal trade negotiations will take place. Brexit has undoubtedly been an arduous process, costing two British Prime Ministers their jobs and dividing families [...]
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Work for yourself? Make your pension work for you

February 20, 2020
Self-employment offers many benefits: being your own boss and having the flexibility to choose your working hours being but a couple of examples. But when it comes to pensions, those who work for themselves are finding they’re at a disadvantage. Research1 has revealed that, although [...]
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Tone up your finances in 2020

January 21, 2020
As we face the year ahead with great anticipation, thoughts of resolutions, often centred around lifestyle improvements and healthy living, usually feature high on our to-do lists. It’s all too easy to overlook the resolution to take stock and refocus on your finances. A new [...]
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Financial resolutions for a prosperous New Year

January 21, 2020
The New Year period is a common time for people to take stock of their finances and make resolutions designed to boost their financial wellbeing. And a new study has found the likelihood of success in this area is heavily linked to receiving professional advice [...]
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Economic Review – November 2019

December 12, 2019
  GROWTH SLOWEST SINCE 2010 Although the UK economy did expand during the third quarter, thereby avoiding recession, growth was weaker than expected with the annual rate of expansion the slowest in almost a decade. Gross domestic product (GDP) data released by the Office for [...]
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Drawdown retirees unaware of income flexibility

December 12, 2019
A YouGov survey commissioned by Zurich1 has revealed that most retirees in drawdown are unaware they can vary their level of income. And, perhaps unsurprisingly, the research also found those not receiving financial advice were more likely to be in the dark. Importance of advice [...]
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JISAs gaining in popularity

December 12, 2019
As the emphasis on intergenerational wealth planning intensifies, the popularity of the Junior ISA shows no sign of subsiding. The JISA star continues to rise, with almost 15% more plans subscribed to in 2017/18 than the previous year. Some of this growth can be attributed [...]
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Accidental landlords could face a large tax bill

December 12, 2019
Earlier this year, the government announced plans to scrap two types of tax relief for landlords who sell a property that was once their home. Homeowners in these circumstances are often referred to as ‘accidental landlords’, as when they originally acquired the property it was [...]
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