In June, the Bank of England (BoE) decided to raise the base rate for the thirteenth consecutive time to five per cent. A higher base rate has been introduced to combat inflation, which has recently fallen to 8.7 per cent but remains stubbornly higher than previous predictions. This rate of Read more…
When it comes to retirement planning, one group that often finds itself at a disadvantage is the self-employed. Unlike their counterparts in traditional employment, self-employed individuals face unique challenges in setting up adequate pension arrangements. During the cost-of-living crisis, many are choosing to reduce private pension savings to meet everyday Read more…
The level of risk you are willing to take on when saving and investing can have a significant impact on the returns you achieve. While common sense would suggest that challenging periods, such as the kind that we face now, are the right time to de-risk your portfolio, many choose Read more…
New research by fund managers has shown that up to £233 billion of savings are currently held in zero-interest bank accounts. In previous years, the historically low-interest rates brought on by the Bank of England’s decision to keep the base rate low have meant that many savers have had little Read more…
Earlier this year, the Government extended the final date to top up your National Insurance (NI) record for tax years 2006 to 2016 to ensure you received the full state pension. Previously slated for 5 April, the deadline now stretches to 31 July 2023, providing a valuable grace period for Read more…