Articles by Terry Tanaka

Terry Tanaka

Terry Tanaka

Coming from a long line of successful businesspeople, Terry struck out on her own to pursue her passion in life - writing! Loves beach holidays and walking her Shiba Inu Jonas.

What are the new vehicle excise duty rates in light of the changing car tax regulations?
Personal Finance

What are the new vehicle excise duty rates in light of the changing car tax regulations?

What are they, and what impact will they have on you? As the measures announced last October begin to take effect, drivers of ele...

How much more will you pay starting on April 1st, when water bills are expected to increase by up to 47% next month?
Personal Finance

How much more will you pay starting on April 1st, when water bills are expected to increase by up to 47% next month?

Next month, water bills will start to rise, which could make households up to 225 less wealthy annually. Also, there are other bi...

What is my expected state pension?
Personal Finance

What is my expected state pension?

Here's how to determine your entitlement. The amount of your state pension is one of the most crucial things to know if you're pl...

Is your auto insurance cost going up because of your job title?
Investment Advice

Is your auto insurance cost going up because of your job title?

We identify the ones that might raise the cost of your policy by hundreds of dollars. After hitting an all-time high of 995 in th...

Side hustle tax changes: Self-assessment tax returns could save thousands of dollars thanks to HMRC reforms
Personal Finance

Side hustle tax changes: Self-assessment tax returns could save thousands of dollars thanks to HMRC reforms

An exemption from the administrative burden of self-assessment may be granted to up to 300,000 individuals who earn additional income thr...

Is this a favorable moment to buy gold?
Investment Advice

Is this a favorable moment to buy gold?

Early in 2024, anyone who chose to invest in gold made a wise decision, and the global unrest that sparked 2025 has only strengthened the...

After Virgin Money's deal, who will receive the £50 Nationwide Building Society bonus?
Personal Finance

After Virgin Money's deal, who will receive the £50 Nationwide Building Society bonus?

Who is going to receive the 50 bonus? To commemorate its acquisition of Virgin Money, Nationwide Building Society is planning to ...

Why CEOs should be paid more
Investments

Why CEOs should be paid more

However, some economists contend that the reality is the reverse. Do they deserve to be paid more? The High Pay Centre campaign g...

Why it is appropriate to reexamine private equity at this time
Investments

Why it is appropriate to reexamine private equity at this time

However, the sector might have reached a turning point as a result of individual funds like HVPE acting decisively and the macroeconomic ...

Top apps for investing
Investments

Top apps for investing

By making it easier to track performance and manage what you buy and sell, the top investing apps can make investing more manageable....

Will the stock markets in Europe continue to rise?
Investments

Will the stock markets in Europe continue to rise?

European stock markets have performed better in the first few months of 2025 than their US counterparts. Its constituents, especi...

What is an offset mortgage, and is it something you should think about?
Personal Finance

What is an offset mortgage, and is it something you should think about?

We describe them and ask if they could be useful to you. In an effort to lower monthly repayments, many homeowners are thinking a...