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What Is a SIPP?

30th Sep 2020

Planning for retirement is often confusing and stressful. With various types of pension schemes available, how do you know which is best for you? There’s a lot of choice out there, so we’ve put together an article covering what you need to know  about SIPPs, and whether they might be the right option for you….

Christmas Gifts 2024 for under £50

4th Nov 2024

We all love receiving gifts at Christmas, but many of us struggle when it comes to buying someone a gift. With all sorts of products from beauty, food, stationary and homewares to chose from, see the ones that we have picked out for under £50 so that you don’t have to break the bank. Foodie…

Save money – and space – with an Exclusive 20% off SIA Tabletop Dishwashers

17th Sep 2024

I’ll admit it: I was one of those people who didn’t quite get why everyone went on and on about dishwashers. I wasn’t part of the club. I was perfectly happy with my sink full of dishes after each meal: after all, how long could they take to clean? Not to mention, we didn’t really…

Deck Your Garden With Summer (and Rain!)-Friendly Furniture

25th Jun 2024

This summer has been in some ways baffling due to the insane weather changes, but maybe the usual British summer: either way, we’ve put together this tidy little list of fantastic items to help you get comfy and warm in the garden, come rain or shine, or as is frequently the case, both. Dobbies Betty…

Help for over-50s: how to save if you’re broke

10th Jun 2024

Updated 10th June 2024 Saving when you’re broke and over 50 may seem impossible. You’re either still in work and trying to put whatever you can into your pension pot, or already drawing down from your pension for an income much lower than you’re used to. Having no savings and a small income, and knowing…

Get Free Wine for a Review

15th Feb 2024

Wannabe wine connoisseurs will receive free vino in exchange for reviews on Aldi’s new Spring Summer wine range Mistress of Wine, Sam Caporn, shares top tips on how to taste wine like a pro Applications open until 4th March Fancy being Aldi’s partner in wine? Shoppers will be delighted to learn that doors to Aldi’s…

10 key tax pros and cons of putting more money into your pension

3rd Feb 2022

It is the tax treatment of pensions that makes them both an attractive long-term savings option, and a complicated one. Here Adrian Lowery, personal finance expert at Isa and Sipp platform Bestinvest, delves into ten of the tax benefits and dangers pension savers need to know about along with Louise Higham, a chartered financial planner…

Pension vs ISA: Which Is Better?

1st Feb 2022

Most people aim to enjoy their retirement after decades of hard work preparing for it. Unfortunately though, the current state pension only provides a yearly income of £9,110.40. Making it essential to have additional retirement plans in place to continue to live a similar quality of life into your retirement. You can check your state…

Three Ways to Cut Your Capital Gains Tax Bill

21st Jul 2020

The Capital Gains Tax bill has been rising in recent years, and concerns have been raised about how many people might be overpaying because they don’t fully understand the system. There’s no doubt that it is one of the more complicated forms of tax that we might find ourselves paying. So, where do we start…

What Is a Tax Wrapper?

20th Jul 2020

When it comes to investing there are a lot of aspects you can’t control – but fortunately, tax wrappers are there to help you. There are several different types of tax wrappers to choose from. Each individual tax wrapper has certain characteristics that make it more, or less suitable for certain types of investments. Spreading…

Should I Transfer My Final Salary Pension?

19th Jul 2020

Changes to the rules around pensions in 2015 mean that people now have a much greater choice over what they do with their money than they did a few years ago. With a greater number of options emerging, the question of whether people should consider transferring their final salary pension is once again on the…

10 questions you must face about your finances

20th Feb 2020

Are you really on top of your finances? You might be getting to the end of each month without facing a budgeting disaster or creating money nightmare, but this is not quite the same thing as mastering your money. To make the most of your finances, you need to go further, and ask yourself 10…