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NIC U Turn
A week is a long time in politics. It was about the length of time it took Chancellor Philip Hammond (and/or his boss Prime Minister...
Apr 7, 20173 min read
Auto Enrolment “We’re All In”
If nothing else, the slew of TV adverts which accompanied the introduction of auto enrolment will hopefully have raised awareness of the...
Mar 31, 20173 min read
Understanding ISAs
Individual Savings Accounts, commonly known as ISAs, were originally introduced way back in April 1999, replacing Personal Equity Plans...
Mar 24, 20173 min read
Why It Makes Sense To Use A Mortgage Broker
If TV adverts were to be believed, all you need to do to get a great deal on anything is to go compare the market at any one of a number...
Mar 17, 20175 min read
Spring Budget 2017
While the gist of Philip Hammond’s latest budget was widely anticipated (at least the major points), it still makes for interesting...
Mar 10, 20173 min read
Care Changes
Dealing with an ageing population has been an increasing concern for a number of years now. “Pensions freedoms” have been one aspect of...
Mar 2, 20173 min read
New Buy To Let Changes
Investment is, ultimately, all about looking at risk and reward and in the real world that means not only looking at the headline figures...
Feb 23, 20173 min read
Changes To Interest Rates & Inflation
In principle, interest rates and inflation can be viewed as being the two opposite ends of a see-saw. If interest rates go up, the cost...
Feb 16, 20173 min read
How Are You Saving?
Saving money probably ranks right up there with joining a gym in people’s lists of New Year’s Resolutions, hopefully though now we’re in...
Feb 10, 20173 min read
Self Employment – Is It For You?
There’s a lot of plus points about being in paid employment and there’s a lot of plus points about self employment. It would be nice to...
Feb 3, 20173 min read
House Market Predictions for 2017
Predictions are a tricky business, but at this time of year, they’re pretty much obligatory. So with that in mind, let’s take a look at...
Jan 19, 20173 min read
Financial Planning For The New Year
As another January rolls around, it’s time for the New Year’s resolutions list. This is therefore generally the time when there are...
Jan 13, 20172 min read
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