Fuel duty – UK falls behind Europe in supporting motorists through cost of living crisis
Finance expert Holly Andrews says more is needed from government to help consumer cope with spiralling fuel and energy costs.
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ESG investing and greenwashing – the dirty secrets of UK funds
Less than 10% of UK funds meet Environment, Social and Governance policies and the net is closing in.
How to deal with inflation – best ways to reduce financial stress
Peter McGahan looks at how you can deal with inflation by taking stock of your monthly expenditure.
Rising energy bills – no help for pensioners in the Queen’s Speech
Sarah Coles, host for Hargreaves Lansdown’s Switch Your Money On, reflects on the Queen’s Speech and more importantly what was missing.
Who is really driving inflation? Lobby groups and lies for profit
Peter McGahan examines who profits from inflation and the unseen influence of lobby groups on our economy.
How to safely hold your investments – Essential steps peace of mind
Peter McGahan explains why you should understand where your investments are held and how to manage them effectively.
Financial plan – why goals are key to successful money management
The past two years has paralysed many people revising their spending or creating a financial plan. Peter McGahan explains why it’s time to act.
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From humble beginnings at Heathrow’s Terminal 4 twenty-two years ago, there’s now two winners every single week at BOTB!
Purchasing power of pensioners pummelled as inflation soars
Helen Morrissey, senior pensions and retirement analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, looks at how inflation is putting pressure on pensioner spending.
How to invest for retirement – the art of perfect planning
The options for your portfolio and suggestions on what to do next. Laith Khalaf explains.
Will inflation continue to rise? Expert view
Will inflation continue to rise? is the question many of us need answered. Peter McGahan takes a look at what is driving up the cost of living.
Inheritance Tax – Best ways to use resident nil rate band
‘Inheritance Tax is about as popular as a politician’ so take action to protect against it, writes Peter McGahan.
Loyalty penalties – how to save £100s on your car insurance
The Financial Conduct Authority has clamped down on car insurance loyalty penalties offering consumers the hope of more affordable prices.
Green living important to retirees
A new report has revealed that green credentials are important for more than 80 per cent of those interested in living in a retirement development.
‘Inflation proofing our money is essential particularly in today’s very unknown markets’
Inflation is currently more than 2.5 times the inflation target the Bank of England is supposed to hit/stick to. Peter McGahan looks at what that means for your money.
Financially healthy Christmas
36% of women suffer stress, due to money, at Christmas, trying to make it as special as possible. Peter McGahan considers what you can do to prevent overspending.
Easy Inheritance Tax tips
Peter McGahan lays out some straightforward rules for mitigating the impact of inheritance Tax.
Top 10 tips for finding the right care provider
Sharon Bonfield examines the challenge of finding the right balance for your loved ones’ care needs.
A new study reveals the increase of retirement age over the next 3 decades
As life expectancy continues to rise across the world, naturally, the age of retirement tends to follow.
Your local economy – cherish and protect it
How the convenience of shopping online undermines the local economy and starves the Exchequer of tax revenue.
Pension age is rising, beware and plan!
In 2028, the minimum age for access to your pension will rise to 57 from 55. Peter McGahan explains why you should review your expectations.
House damage to first time buyers
Peter McGahan looks at how young people are being denied a place on the property ladder and explains why a ladder with its bottom rungs missing is not stable.
Dejá vu and risk of UK house price bubbles
Peter McGahan considers why the UK is prone to house price bubbles and how post pandemic savings and attitudes to work could be about to deliver another.
Positive steps to mitigate Inheritance tax
Our last two columns have focused around your property and Inheritance Tax given the surge in house prices.
Inheritance Tax – Huge rise in house prices raises exposure
Peter McGahan explains how house prices rises have left many with the unwanted burden of Inheritance tax.
Passive investing losses certain from climate change
As markets move to meet the UN’s sustainable development goals (SDG’s), Peter McGahan argues that apathetic investors risk losses after being left with dirty stocks.
Avoiding financial scams
UK bank fraud hit a new record of over £479m exacerbated by lockdown and as Peter McGahan reveals the crooks have a finely tuned strategy to separate you from your money.
Loss of income – what do you do?
1 in 6 working families would receive little or no help if the main earner was unable to work due to sickness!!!
Dementia and unexpected financial risks
Here we take a look at the challenges of helping someone manage their financial affairs and retain their independence.
Guaranteed structured investments (not)
Peter McGahan explains why products marketed under the term ‘guaranteed structured investment’ are poorly understood and actually offer little in the way of certainty or guarantee.
Sustainable societies, it’s happening
The attraction to sustainable investing for higher returns is growing as we slowly grasp that non-tax paying organisations who pay poorly aren’t classed as a circular economy and contribute little to sustainable societies.
Is the old investment world gone?
Is the old investment world gone? Peter McGahan explains why we can’t expect all previous models to continue to work.
