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BoE puts quantitative easing on hold
4 February 2010
The Bank of England has today (4 February) announced it is to keep the base rate at 0.5 per cent and pause quantitative easing.
- Close Savings launches new notice accounts 1 February 2010
- A headache for savers as CPI begins to spiral 19 January 2010
- Santander begins branch rebrand 11 January 2010
Best Buy Tables: Savings
Saving and banking in depth
Where to invest £50 a month 14 August 2009
Martin Fagan suggests some options that can turn regular savings of £50 per month into a sizeable nest egg.
- Counting on cash 11 May 2009
- Saving for your child's future 8 May 2009
- Inflation or deflation - which is worse? 28 April 2009
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Rowanmoor fraud following Seaton's death 21 December 2009
Rowanmoor Pensions has informed police that it has identified suspected fraudulent activity on a client account with which former managing director David Seaton had some involvement.
- Investment strategies for CTFs 2 December 2009
- Is private banking for you? 12 November 2009
- Post-budget round-up 8 June 2009
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Ten tips to beat the tax man 14 January 2010
Geoff Everett, tax director at Smith & Williamson, shows What Investment.co.uk readers how to meet the 31 January self-assessment deadline.
- PBR 2009: Lenders concerned by stamp duty decision 9 December 2009
- PBR 2009: IHT threshold frozen until 2011 9 December 2009
- PBR 2009: VAT to return to 17.5 per cent 9 December 2009
Best Buy Tables: NS&I
Tax planning in-depth
Write a Will Week: expert legal and financial advice 23 October 2009
WEBCHAT: If you are thinking about writing a will – or if your current will needs updating – then join our free online live webcast and submit your questions to Unbiased.co.uk’s experts; will and probate solicitor, Peter Nellist, and independent financial adviser, Danny Cox.
- Tax needn’t be taxing 1 October 2009
- Effective IHT planning 2 March 2009
- Tax on the internet 4 March 2008
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Using Business Property Relief
21 April 2009
Keiron Root looks at how business property relief can be used to mitigate inheritance tax
- Video: How to become more tax efficient 12 March 2009
- Where there’s a will... 26 November 2008
- Guide to inheritance tax 21 January 2008
Top Ten Life Funds
| Fund | Offer | 1y | 3y | 5y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skandia Finland FIM Russia | 10.26 | 177.3 | -16.7 | 73.7 |
| UBS Life Structured Credit A | 85.95 | 172.8 | n/a | n/a |
| Skandia Finland Alfred Berg Ryssland | 0.77 | 149.8 | n/a | n/a |
| Skandia Finland JPM New European | 1.78 | 134.9 | -21.9 | n/a |
| Skandia Norway Alfred Berg Ryssland | 0.78 | 133.8 | n/a | n/a |
| Skandia JPM New Europe | 226.20 | 128.1 | 3.6 | 88.2 |
| L&G Neptune Russia & Greater Russia | 119.20 | 127.7 | 4.7 | n/a |
| Skandia Alfred Berg Ryssland | 84.20 | 123.5 | -19.2 | n/a |
| AXA JPM New Europe | 172.80 | 123.3 | n/a | n/a |
| Zurich Sterling JPM New Europe | 230.90 | 121.7 | n/a | n/a |
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Ten retirement tips for 2010 5 January 2010
Friends Provident’s pensions guru Martin Palmer gives his top ten pointers for retirement planning in 2010.
- PBR 2009: Basic state pension set to rise next year 9 December 2009
- PBR 2009: Nervous wait for high earners on pension tax changes 9 December 2009
- Britain is failing its pensioners 13 November 2009
Q&A Forum: Pensions
- DIY pensions 12 September 2007
Pensions in-depth
The Pre-Budget Report: A policy of scorched earth
17 December 2009
Having scrolled through the Pre-Budget Report, Jonathin Howard, head of corporate clients at Courtiers Wealth Management, gives his verdict on the implications for pensions.
- Make your child a millionaire 24 November 2009
- Investing your state pension 30 October 2009
- SIPP investment strategies 23 September 2009
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Make your child a millionaire 8 December 2009
Annie Shaw discovers how parents can take an active role in securing – in spectacular fashion – their children’s long-term financial future
- WEBCHAT: Women and pensions 23 November 2009
- You’re on your own 6 October 2009
- Equity release: an alternative income generator 16 April 2009
Top Ten Life Funds
| Fund | Offer | 1y | 3y | 5y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skandia Finland FIM Russia | 10.26 | 177.3 | -16.7 | 73.7 |
| UBS Life Structured Credit A | 85.95 | 172.8 | n/a | n/a |
| Skandia Finland Alfred Berg Ryssland | 0.77 | 149.8 | n/a | n/a |
| Skandia Finland JPM New European | 1.78 | 134.9 | -21.9 | n/a |
| Skandia Norway Alfred Berg Ryssland | 0.78 | 133.8 | n/a | n/a |
| Skandia JPM New Europe | 226.20 | 128.1 | 3.6 | 88.2 |
| L&G Neptune Russia & Greater Russia | 119.20 | 127.7 | 4.7 | n/a |
| Skandia Alfred Berg Ryssland | 84.20 | 123.5 | -19.2 | n/a |
| AXA JPM New Europe | 172.80 | 123.3 | n/a | n/a |
| Zurich Sterling JPM New Europe | 230.90 | 121.7 | n/a | n/a |
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M&S Money launches ‘Flexi Cash ISA’ option 4 February 2010
M&S Money is to launch its Flexi Cash ISA option next week, offering a variable rate of 2.65 per cent AER/tax-free. This includes a bonus rate of 1.25 per cent for 18 months from initial deposit.
- Over 50’s get back into ISAs 27 January 2010
- Darling urged to make ISAs tax-free 1 December 2009
- Over 50s could make thousands 14 October 2009
Q&A Forum: PEPs and ISAs
PEPs & ISAs in-depth
The next generation 15 October 2009
Sarah Coles looks at CTFs as the first beneficiaries approach their seventh birthday
- Top shares for your ISA 14 April 2009
- Unusual ISA ideas 16 March 2009
- Risk is necessary this ISA season
10 March 2009
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Investing in a CTF
13 May 2009
Jenny Lowe reviews the progress of Child Trust Funds and suggests a sound investment strategy for the years before they mature into ISAs.
- Maximising your ISA allowance 30 March 2009
- Financial planning with ISAs 17 March 2009
- Get the best returns from your ISA
13 March 2009