At the end of 2021, the Bank of England (BoE) raised its base interest rate from 0.1% to 0.25%. Then, the Bank increased the rate further in February to 0.5%,... read more →
When you think of falling for a scam, you may think of being duped to hand over personal information or make payments. But some fraudsters are targeting one of your... read more →
Reports suggest that the top rate Income Tax band could be scrapped in the next few years. It could cut your tax bill and, somewhat counterintuitively, could increase how much... read more →
Official figures show that the amount paid in Inheritance Tax (IHT) has increased again. As the IHT thresholds are set to remain the same despite rising inflation, more people will... read more →
A significant proportion of retirees are relying on inheritances to fund their later years, but research suggests that it could place their future at risk. According to research from abrdn,... read more →
As you may know, inflation (or the “cost of living”) has been rising at a faster pace than usual. If you’re retired, the effect of inflation can be more pronounced... read more →