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Google sees rising demand for online financial planning advice
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 by John Doherty
Internet searches for financial planning advice were up 19% in 2009, with queries on investments and ISAs the main drivers of growth, says Google. Read More
June 2010 budget – Women hit for 70% of tax cuts, says Cooper
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 by John DohertyIn a gender analysis of the June 2010 budget, Shadow Welfare Secretary Yvette Cooper claims that 70% of tax cuts will hit women only.
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Unbiased financial advice can add thousands to your pension income
Friday, July 2nd, 2010 by John Doherty
From April to June 2010, the difference between the best and worst enhanced annuities would have cut 16.78% off your pensions income. Unbiased financial advice and ‘shopping around’ are essential to obtain the best pension income. Read More
Budget Changes may push 3m more lower rate taxpayers into higher tax net
Monday, June 28th, 2010 by John DohertyThe number of higher rate taxpayers will have to double, if government is to sustain budget changes that propose a higher personal tax allowance of £10,000, a leading accountancy firm has claimed. Read More
Saving for Kids – Top Kids’ Careers cost over £100,000
Thursday, June 24th, 2010 by Roisin McDaidThe top career choices for 5-7 year olds now need 3rd-level education. Top 3 choices are teacher, doctor and vet. These will cost over £100,000 to fund, and 93% of parents will carry that cost. Saving for kids is essential, and needs careful forward planning. Read full lists of kids favourite careers by clicking on headline above.
June 2010 Budget – Principle First’s Budget Roundup
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 by John Doherty
Chancellor George Osborne called it ‘the unavoidable budget’ but promised there would be no small print in his plan to clear the government’s budget deficit of £155bn over the next 4 years. Here is our summary of the June 2010 budget in easy to read points. Click headline above
June 2010 Budget changes set to increase Income Tax allowance by £1000
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 by John DohertyToday’s June 2010 budget changes should include an increase of £1,000 in the personal Income Tax allowance for basic rate taxpayers. This increase in Income Tax allowance means that all those earning up to £37,400 will have their tax-free Income Tax personal allowance increased by 15.4%, from £6,475 to £7,475.
Inheritance Tax Planning – Shop around before writing a will
Friday, June 18th, 2010 by Gareth FlanaganInheritance tax planning and writing a will can be subject to hidden costs, especially if you appoint an executor to your estate. Consumers are often not made aware of the bill they will receive, and should certainly ‘shop around’, says the Office of Fair Trading. Click headline for further details.
Financial Plan will make your Life complete, psychologists say
Thursday, June 17th, 2010 by John Doherty
Having a financial plan with clearly-defined goals gives you a sense of control and reduces money worries. This translates into higher self-esteem, says a new psychologist’s report. Read more by clicking on the headline.
Budget Proposals justified – low Capital Gains Tax costs £1bn, says Cameron
Thursday, June 17th, 2010 by John DohertyThose who turn income into capital cost state £1bn in lost taxes, says the Prime Minister. This would include those whose salary/benefits package includes shares, the sale of which allows them to use their CGT allowances.
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