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A warning about inheritance tax scams: safeguard your pension funds before the 2027 rule change
Personal Finance

A warning about inheritance tax scams: safeguard your pension funds before the 2027 rule change

Pension savers are being cautioned that the impending changes to the inheritance tax regulations pertaining to retirement pots may make t...

Having worked as a freelancer for nearly ten years, these are my six pension-saving suggestions
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Having worked as a freelancer for nearly ten years, these are my six pension-saving suggestions

He talks about his experience working for himself while saving for a pension. Pension saving is a low priority, which is not surp...

Will writing services are rated for customer service in light of the risks associated with do-it-yourself projects
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Will writing services are rated for customer service in light of the risks associated with do-it-yourself projects

The emergence of DIY and internet will writing has changed how people make plans for the future. Regarding value for money and customer s...

How high earners could reduce childcare costs and increase their pension by thousands
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How high earners could reduce childcare costs and increase their pension by thousands

We look at the figures. With salary sacrifice, you exchange a portion of your take-home pay for a non-cash benefit in a tax-effic...

The potential impact of the Autumn Budget on the higher earners, who are a major target for taxes
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The potential impact of the Autumn Budget on the higher earners, who are a major target for taxes

According to recent analysis, a group of higher earners who make about $100,000 annually may be the main target of tax increases in the a...

Tips for increasing your chances of receiving the Winter Fuel Payment
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Tips for increasing your chances of receiving the Winter Fuel Payment

To make sure you're qualified, we share some pointers. This year, the Winter Fuel Payment will be given to pensioners earning les...

Is a pension pot of £250,000 sufficient for retirement?
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Is a pension pot of £250,000 sufficient for retirement?

Because of the high cost of living, having a sizable pension fund is still essential for retirement planning and making sure you have eno...

Autumn Budget 2025: Could Rachel Reeves target certain areas and will taxes increase further?
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Autumn Budget 2025: Could Rachel Reeves target certain areas and will taxes increase further?

Given the strain on the public coffers caused by weak economic growth and overburdened public services, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has decl...

Do you have thousands of dollars' worth of antique dolls and old clocks in your attic?
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Do you have thousands of dollars' worth of antique dolls and old clocks in your attic?

We consider the potential sale price. It's worth carefully going through your loft or attic if it's filled with decades' worth of...

Pension frenzy: Three things to think about before taking an early withdrawal are the surges in lump sum withdrawals by 55-year-olds
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Pension frenzy: Three things to think about before taking an early withdrawal are the surges in lump sum withdrawals by 55-year-olds

A post-pandemic high was reached last year in the number of people taking lump-sum withdrawals from their pensions as soon as they could....

In 2023–2024, HMRC will raise £105 billion through special investigations into the wealthy How can you safeguard yourself?
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In 2023–2024, HMRC will raise £105 billion through special investigations into the wealthy How can you safeguard yourself?

How do you ensure that you are not caught? In the 20232024 tax year, HMRC collected over 10.5 billion in tax from special investi...

Five reasons why it's time to audit your investments and savings
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Five reasons why it's time to audit your investments and savings

Every April, as the previous tax year comes to an end and a new one begins, investors and savers are under tremendous pressure to take ac...