Paying for the provision of care
Careful planning can ensure your needs will be met whatever your circumstances We may not like to think about it,...
Read MoreEnhancing your income
Can you increase your pension income? If you suffer from certain medical conditions, or if you smoke, an impaired-life or enhanced annuity could significantly increase...
Read MoreWhat will the default retirement age changes mean to workers and pre-retirees?
Your questions answered Q: Why is the government planning to end the default fixed retirement age? A: Many people are not saving enough...
Read MoreTax-privileged saving allowance reduced
An alternative approach to restricting pensions tax relief The cost of tax relief on pension contributions doubled under the previous...
Read MoreCompany cars
Encouraging drivers to choose cleaner and more efficient vehicles From April 2011, company car tax is to be reformed to encourage drivers to...
Read MoreChoosing the right life assurance
How to protect your family from financial hardship Choosing the right life assurance will enable you to protect your family’s...
Read MoreFurther changes for ‘pension investors’ on the horizon
What the proposed retirement rule reforms could mean to you The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, announced during the...
Read MoreHome-ownership
Long-term desire stronger than ever Despite the credit crunch, and the knocks to consumer confidence of the past few years,...
Read MoreInvestors return to buy-to-let
Sector showing positive signs of a recovery The buy-to-let market has been one of the biggest casualties of the credit...
Read MoreProperty matters
Seasonal rise in activity welcomed Around 56,000 mortgages were lent to people purchasing a property during the month, 7 per cent more than in...
Read MoreHomeowners will opt for tracker deals
Interest rates are likely to remain low until the end of next year The Bank of England Governor Mervyn King...
Read MoreDid you know?
Mortgage facts First-time Buyers A first-time buyer is a potential house buyer who has not previously owned a property. As a...
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