Tag Archives: Markets

Fiscal Drag – The silent killer of your finances!

Many people are aware of the impact that inflation can have on their finances. However, there is another phenomenon known as Fiscal Drag that can be just as damaging, if not more so. Fiscal Drag is a situation where the government fails to increase tax thresholds in line with inflation. This means that as the […]

Spring 2023 Budget Summary

We are pleased to attach our Spring 2023 Budget Summary which we hope is of interest to you. UK Taxpayers will now suffer the highest tax burden since World War II, which will undoubtedly apply additional strain on many households and businesses when combined with current Inflationary and Cost of Living pressures. However, the rising tax rates […]

The window to boost your state pension is closing!

Only 5 weeks to potentially, significantly increase your State Pension before the UK government change the rules! National Insurance (NI) credits can be a valuable way to boost your state pension entitlement. If you have gaps in your NI record due to low earnings, unemployment or caring responsibilities, you may be able to claim NI […]

How much money could you be losing to ‘Dog Funds’?

UK Investors hold a very high proportion of Investments in what is known as ‘Dog Funds’, but what are they? What is a ‘Dog Fund’? A dog fund is an investment fund that consistently has poor performance over the span of a 3-year period. What is the risk? Dog funds present a danger to potentially […]