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.
Kill emotion to see through noisy financial data
Headlines, hyperbole and emotions are not a sound base for your investment decisions, writes Peter McGahan
Protect your money – Stagflation has arrived
Peter McGahan considers the impact of stagflation on the economy and how its consequences affect your buying power and savings.
Pension poverty – 1000s face income worry as divorce rate soars
New research shows a growing number of couples are divorcing in later life and separation can deal a critical blow to the financial wellbeing of both parties.
Key features of new no fault divorce law explained
Solicitor Megan Bennie explains why she believes new no fault divorce laws are sensible reforms that will bring a range of new options for couples considering whether to divorce.
Soaring inflation could push over 55s onto the breadline
36% of over 55s are worried that the financial pinch will hit them shortly as prices continue to rise.
Equity, wealth and the worrying cost of inflation
It’s the question we all want an answer to – will our costs continue to soar?
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.
Our biggest tax worries: the knowns and the great unknowns
Taxes will rise in April and consumers are concerned – these are the known rises. However, they also fear further hikes to IHT, capital gains and savings. Sarah Coles explains why.
Financially healthy 2022? Think smartly and sustainably
Look at the new year as an opportunity to refresh your financial plans and take back control of 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.
COP26 or sustainable living? Now or never time
Soundbites and political facade, Peter McGahan questions what COP26 can deliver without strong leadership and action.
The benefits of independent financial advice
Peter McGahan discards the financial jargon for a common sense explanation of why it is necessary to seek independent advice when managing your finances.
Your local economy – cherish and protect it
How the convenience of shopping online undermines the local economy and starves the Exchequer of tax revenue.
Honest conversations: preparing for long term care
There comes a time for us all when we need care. Peter McGahan takes a look at the importance of talking openly about and preparing for long term care.
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.
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.
Interest rates and inflation could see prices soaring
May’s increase in inflation was largely down to clothing and footwear but many sectors haven’t yet passed on higher prices to consumers and things will feel very edgy over the coming months.
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!!!
Inflation: why it could surge after the pandemic
We could be looking at an old-fashioned boom and bust phase of expansion and contraction within the next 18 months argues Ian Crowther, Senior Lecturer in Banking and Financial Markets at Sheffield Hallam University.
Trump – End of an Error, launch of ESG
America is back. Diplomacy is back. Peter McGahan comments on the Biden administration’s Environment, Social, Governance strategy and what that means for asset managers and dirty fossil fuel stocks.
Drawdown plans top 1 million
New data shows the number of drawdown pension plans and the number of those plans that are being transferred.
Later life milestones: can you afford plan B?
A report by the Office of National Statistics highlights some key life events facing older people that bring unexpected expense.
Investment ‘best buy’ lists
If you’re new to investing ‘best buy’ lists look at face value like a good start point but beware the opportunities that are promoted on price rather than performance.
When easy money investments are too good to be true
Peter McGahan explains how investors are caught by headlines and marketing blurb, and none can be more so than that of Innovative Finance ISA’s (IFISA).
49% saving on Life insurance costs
Whether you’re a director or an employee, many people are missing out on the easiest of tax breaks by not setting up their life cover through a company group scheme, writes Peter McGahan.
BBC announces end of free TV licence for over 75s
Three million households face losing right to free TV license in 2020 in “important and difficult decision”.
Rising care costs bleed life savings of older people
A government cap on the cost of care will not prevent older people losing their life savings and homes, warns Independent Age
Time to look again at ISAs!
Money doesn’t grow on trees but as Tony Page explains the Innovative Finance ISA could help you feel like it does.
Tax free life insurance or 55% tax?
Peter McGahan has news for the 8.5million breadwinners in the UK who have no life insurance at all – leaving the UK under insured by £263 billion.
