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Protecting Your Digital Legacy
People are being urged to leave their loved ones clear instructions on how to access personal accounts including social media, websites and bank accounts.
Help to Buy Scheme Ends
The controversial Help to Buy Scheme has been shelved by the government.
Gifting Money at Christmas
When giving money at Christmas, not everyone considers the implications and legalities around taxation.
A Third of Over 75s Targeted by Investment Scams, The FCA Say
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed that 32% of those aged 75 or over suspect they have been offered fraudulent investment “opportunities”.
UK Insurance Tax Set To Be 6th Highest in Europe
It was announced in the Autumn Statement that insurance tax will increase from 10% to 12% as of June next year.
The State Pension Age Could Rise to 70
Analysis of government documents reveals the DWP are considering a state pension age (SPA) increase.
What Does The Autumn Statement Mean For You?
What are the key points from the Autumn Statement and how will they affect you?
Is This The End of Whiplash Claims?
Car insurance premiums could be reduced as compensation for whiplash claims is set to be cut.
Auto-Enrolment Boosts Pension Numbers
Since 2012, workplace automatic enrolment for pensions has resulted in 4.4 million new savers.
Now is a Good Time to Buy A House
House price confidence falls to its lowest level in three years, which is good news for potential buyers…
Global Markets React to Donald Trump Victory
As news broke that Donald Trump had been elected as the next President of The United States, markets fluctuated around the world.
Value of The Pound Rises After Brexit High Court Ruling
The pound reached a 3 week high after the High Court ruled that the government must achieve parliamentary approval before triggering Article 50.
Long Term Savers Hit by Rate Cut
Easy access saving accounts have suffered at the hands of rock bottom interest rates for a while now, but long term, fixed rate bonds are the latest accounts to experience a rate cut.
Pension Annuity Sale Scheme Scrapped
The Treasury reverses their decision to allow pensioners cash in their annuities.
Inflation Rises To 1%
Rising costs have led to the highest inflation levels in almost two years.
Where Should Your Children Put Their Money?
With interest rates on child savings account so low, it’s difficult to know where the best place to put your children’s money is.
UK Government to Set Up Central Financial Advice Service
Replacing the Money Advice Service, a new government body will provide financial advice on pensions, debt and other money issues.
Hard Brexit Hits the Pound
Discussions over the UK's withdrawal from the single market has caused a fall in the pound sterling.
Mortgage Approvals Continue to Fall
The number of mortgages approved in August was the lowest since January 2015.
Half of Britons Do Not Have A Will
Without a will you have no control over what happens to your estate once you die. Will Aid aim to raise awareness of the importance of writing a will as soon as possible.