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How you could improve tax efficiency by claiming work-related expenses
Have you considered claiming tax relief on work expenses? It could reduce your tax bill and help your money go
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A grocery shop would cost just 45p in 1940s when the first supermarket opened its doors
Visiting the supermarket to pick up a few items or do your weekly shopping is so common it can be
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Intergenerational wealth planning: Your options when passing on wealth to the next generation
Ensuring your family is financially secure for the long term is a common goal. If it’s one of your priorities,
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Remortgaging: The essential steps you should take when your mortgage ends
If your mortgage deal is coming to an end or it’s already expired, you should consider remortgaging. This guide reveals
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Guide: How to manage the harmful effects of inflation on your wealth
For the last year, inflation has been high. If you’re worried about the effects of the rising cost of living,
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Investment market update: April 2023
High inflation continues to affect economies around the world. However, there are positive signs of recovery, and some surveys indicate
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Corporation Tax hike: Here are the essentials business owners need to know
The rate of Corporation Tax your business pays may have changed for the 2023/24 tax year. It could affect your
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4 red flags that could be signs of a scam and what you need to know about them
Each year in June, Citizens Advice runs a two-week scam awareness campaign, aptly named “Scam Awareness Fortnight”. The organisation hopes
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Received an inheritance? Here’s why you should consider boosting your pension
After receiving an inheritance, it can be difficult to know how to use it. You may still be grieving the
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7 simple steps you can take right now to improve your financial engagement
How engaged with your finances are you? A survey suggests that millions of Brits aren’t actively managing their finances and
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Estate planning: 3 crucial steps that could protect your later years
Estate planning is an important part of your financial plan. Not only does it ensure your assets are passed on
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Guide: 10 really fab things the Beatles can teach you about successful financial planning
60 years ago, the Beatles celebrated their first UK number one single – ‘From Me to You’. The Fab Four