Are the interest rate reductions offered by NSandI on two convenient savings accounts still worthwhile?
In yet another setback for savers, NS&I will lower interest rates on two of its convenient savings accounts. Starting on February...
Articles by Terry Tanaka
Investigations into real estate transactions have increased by 88% as a result of the HMRC stamp duty crackdown Here are some warning signs
Here's how. Property buyers are being urged to ensure they declare and pay the correct stamp duty or face potentially thousands o...
What makes a crash in the stock market a financial crisis?
Professor Linda Yueh's The Great Crashes should find a ready audience here, given the popularity of catastrophizing in the UK. Lessons fr...
Is mental stress the main factor causing the gender pension gap to widen?
Should we stop telling women that they lack confidence and need to be empowered to invest? According to some psychologists, this is a &qu...
Last year, self-assessment taxpayers overpaid by Pound 89 billion Do you owe money?
Here are some tips for avoiding overspending and how to get your money back. More than two million British citizens overpaid an...
The final artifact of the Thatcher era will be destroyed by ISA reforms
Britain's ISA accounts hold a total of 872 billion, with nearly 100 billion added in just the past year. I'd venture a guess that practic...
I found pensions to be boring
According to new research, women are less likely than men to actively plan for retirement. Two savers from different age and financial ba...
Redundancy on the rise - how to manage a sudden drop in income
We examine how to safeguard your finances in the event of an unexpected drop in income. Managing the fallout from a loss of inc...
Why investing in small investment trusts can yield excellent returns
We discuss why they are worthwhile. While large investment trusts are generally better, some of the smallest investment trusts ...
Before the April inheritance tax relief change, business owners should think about six things
Before the changes, those who want to sell or move their assets into a trust must take immediate action. Entrepreneurs and famil...
Three funds for global income and capital growth
We have two portfolios: one that focuses on capital growth and the other that generates income with potential for capital growth. The Sc...
Make money with Rentokil Initial's pest control
One of the recurrent themes in this column is that some of the best opportunities are offered by companies in important but unglamorous ...
