The Civil Partnership Act (CPA), which comes into force on 5 December, could have huge implications for the finances of people who are living together – even those not in a relationship, says Paul Farrow …
Why you should consider marrying a friend
Category: Personal Finance
Tax dodge of the week: Give your grandchildren rent-free accommodation
Unless the Government acts fast, A-Day in April 2006 will herald a change to pension rules that could allow relatives to help each other out in a highly tax-efficient way, says Money Marketing. To prevent …
The best inflation-busting savings accounts
Since the Bank of England cut the base rate in August and lenders followed suit by slashing interest rates, it has been a struggle for savers to find inflation-busting accounts. Higher-rate taxpayers now need to …
Finding your way through Britain’s pension maze
Pensions are not popular in the UK. Poor performance, tough exit penalties and a string of scandals have eroded many people’s confidence in the sector. Yet at the same time, increasing longevity and an ageing …
In defence of pensions
At MoneyWeek, we’re pretty suspicious about pensions. But not everyone thinks they’re a bad way to save. Here, IFA Robin Algar explains why he thinks that everyone should have one. Pensions have had a rough …
Why aren’t we saving any more?
In a mere seven years, Gordon Brown has managed to destroy Britain’s pensions system. And things will get worse before they get better, says Simon Nixon. How bad is the savings crisis? It seems to …
How to cut your energy bills
We are all faced with the prospect of higher gas and electricity bills this winter, but, unlike council tax, there is something we can do about it. Prices may be going up – British Gas …
Will Gordon Brown tax oil companies?
On December 5, the Chancellor will present his annual ‘Pre-Budget’ Report. This is likely to include revised Treasury estimates for the economic outlook (particularly for this year). There are fears, particularly among industry groups, of …
Free trade at risk
China’s soaring exports have got the rest of the world worried, says Simon Wilson. Could this mean that protectionism is once again rearing its ugly head? What is protectionism? An attempt to protect particular sectors …
Five ways to pass on your wealth
Inheritance tax is no longer just the scourge of the very rich. Rising house prices and the Government’s raising of the level at which an estate escapes inheritance tax means that more and more of …