Monthly Archives: May 2018

 

6 Changes To Pensions & Benefits In 2018 You Should Know About

  April: the beginning of a new tax year. Naturally, lots of changes tend to come to pensions, tax and the overall economy at this time. Some of the highlights for 2018 include:   Some good news for pensioners and students. Increased pension contributions for UK workers. More personal allowance for income tax.   And […]
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Is It Too Late To Start Investing In Your 50s?

  Your 50s are a crucial time for your finances.   Men, for instance, will typically hit the height of their earning power within this age bracket (for women, it’s in their 40s).   At the same time, it is possible to find more freebies which you might be able to use to save money. […]
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The UK State Pension: The Worst of 35 OECD Countries

  The UK is a great place to live for many people, and in many respects. However, one area where it is widely seen to perform poorly is the state pension available to retired people.   A study by the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) released a report towards the end of 2017 on […]
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GDPR Is Looming: Here’s What We’re Doing About It

  Consent is a hugely important moral and legal value. This comes into particular focus when it comes to our personal data, such as our name, age, preferences, and especially our finances.   Indeed, who has the right to know and hold onto this kind of information about us, and under which circumstances?   What […]
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