Monthly Archives: July 2020
The July 2020 “Mini Budget”: Highlights & How it Affects You
Many media outlets and pundits anticipated that the Chancellor’s Summer Economic Update would not contain major policy developments. Yet there was a range of announcements that will likely have important implications for the UK economy and household finances. As such, the Update has been characterised as a “mini budget” covering areas such as VAT, restaurant […]
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Negative oil prices – what they are and why they matter
This content is for information and inspiration purposes only. It should not be taken as financial or investment advice. To receive personalised, regulated financial advice regarding your affairs please consult an independent financial adviser. Just like many other industries, the COVID-19 pandemic has been highly detrimental to the oil and gas sector across the world. […]
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Can pound cost averaging help investors during a pandemic?
This content is for information and inspiration purposes only. It should not be taken as financial or investment advice. To receive personalised, regulated financial advice regarding your affairs please consult an independent financial adviser. Sometimes fears over a possible stock market crash – like the one we saw in the first quarter of 2020 – […]
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Four Pension traps to avoid in 2020
This content is for information and inspiration purposes only. It should not be taken as financial or investment advice. To receive personalised, regulated financial advice regarding your affairs please consult an independent financial adviser. COVID-19 still hangs over many household’s financial decisions – including how and when to approach retirement. Sadly, many over-55s have seen […]
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The end of the rental eviction ban – what will happen?
This content is for information and inspiration purposes only. It should not be taken as financial or investment advice. To receive personalised, regulated financial advice regarding your affairs please consult an independent financial adviser. Here at Cedar House our clients include both renters and landlords, and the present COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown have affected all […]
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