Money can often be something of a taboo subject, so many of us stay tight-lipped even if we’re desperate to say something. But a new trend, termed “loud budgeting”, suggests that attitudes could be changing. This trend, which is growing in popularity on platforms such as TikTok, encourages open discussion about your finances and why …
The 2023/24 tax year is coming to an end on April 5th, so you don’t have long left to use your various allowances – in particular your Capital Gains Tax allowance. This is especially important this year as your Capital Gains Tax allowance is being cut from £6,000 to £3,000 from April 6th. So what …
The end of the tax year is fast approaching, so now is the time to act to make sure you’re not paying more tax than you have to. One of the best ways to do this is to maximise your pension contributions. Contributing to your pension is one of the most tax-efficient ways to save …
Introduction It’s been a mixed picture across the globe in the last few weeks. Many of the world’s major economies have continued to see minimal growth in recent months, while the UK and Japan have slipped into recession. But the US is bucking this trend, as are many emerging markets such as India. As always, …
