As of 6 April next year, the borrowing rules for property held within a pension become less generous, says David Budworth in The Sunday Times. At the moment, a Sipp can borrow up to 75% …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …