Think carefully before you cash in Pensions freedom has overwhelmed some savers, says David Prosser. But new rules are on the way. Tens of thousands of savers may have their money invested in expensive and …
How to avoid pension drawdown rip-offs
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Don’t put off making a will
If you want to leave it to him, be certain you make a will Drawing up your will might not be fun, but it’s the best way to ensure your wishes are carried out. If …
Civil partnership ruling boosts pension rights
A landmark ruling last week could help many more people qualify for pension benefits. The Supreme Court found that it was unlawful for an opposite-sex couple to be barred from entering into a civil partnership, …
How to avoid pension drawdown rip-offs
Think carefully before you cash in Pensions freedom has overwhelmed some savers, says David Prosser. But new rules are on the way. Tens of thousands of savers may have their money invested in expensive and …
Don’t put off doing a will
If you want to leave it to him, be certain you make a will Drawing up your will might not be fun, but it’s the best way to ensure your wishes are carried out. If …
The best cards to use for holiday spending
Smart move: some accounts are app-onlyInstead of just sticking with your faithful bank card this summer, look into getting one that doesn’t add to your holiday bill. If you are heading off on your summer …
Small businesses can’t dodge pensions auto-enrolment
Watchdogs will sniff out non-complianceRegulators turn the focus on employers looking to circumvent auto-enrolment and lock employees out of pensions. Small businesses take note: pension watchdogs have vowed to crack down on employers discovered to …
EIS: don’t buy just for the tax breaks
Not something you’ll find in your EISDon’t rush into an EIS for tax reasons, says David Prosser. Judge the underlying investments. The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) should be more popular than ever. Offering generous tax …
The best cards to use for holiday spending
Smart move: some accounts are app-only Instead of just sticking with your faithful bank card this summer, look into getting one that doesn’t add to your holiday bill. If you are heading off on your …
Small businesses can’t dodge pensions auto-enrolment
Watchdogs will sniff out non-compliance Regulators turn the focus on employers looking to circumvent auto-enrolment and lock employees out of pensions. Small businesses take note: pension watchdogs have vowed to crack down on employers discovered …