by IA Support | 26th August, 2014 | Education, Financial Planning, General Lifestyle
Investments – commercial property Property investment has become increasingly popular as investors recognise the diversification benefits that property can bring to a portfolio. Traditionally, the reaction of property prices to economic changes tends to differ... by IA Support | 4th August, 2014 | Education, Financial Planning, General Lifestyle
Pension – Tax Benefits Back in 2006, something known as ‘A-Day’ was supposed to be the moment when – ‘once and for all’ – the rules for pension saving were simplified and everyone would be able to work out how to make the most of their retirement arrangements. Sadly,... by IA Support | 2nd July, 2014 | Education, Financial Planning, General Lifestyle
UNIVERSAL DEFERRED PAYMENT SCHEME What is it? It is a proposed scheme to allow people the choice to defer payments for long term care. There is an Impact assessment currently being carried out by the department of health to assess the impact of long term care funding.... by IA Support | 18th June, 2014 | Education, Financial Planning, General Lifestyle
UK house price update – May 2014 UK house prices have continued to surge over recent months, fuelling well-documented concerns that the market might be overheating. House prices in the UK posted an annualised increase of 8% during March, having risen by 9.2% in... by IA Support | 5th June, 2014 | Education, Financial Planning, General Lifestyle
NISAs – a new phase for ISAs Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) enter a new phase from 1 July 2014. At present, ISA contributions for the 2014/15 tax year are capped at £11,880. The entire amount can be invested in a stocks & shares ISA, or up to £5,940 can be... by IA Support | 28th April, 2014 | Education, Financial Planning, General Lifestyle
Guest blog from Debbie Day @ DebbieDayIFA.co.uk ‘No one will have to buy an annuity’ Chancellor George Osborne shocks annuity sector with changes to drawdown options for retirees. Following last month’s editorial with regards to annuities, Chancellor George Osborne...
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