The government has nearly finished its review of the next stage of State Pension Age (SPA) increases. But changes to life expectancy figures pose a significant, and potentially expensive, dilemma. A review of State Pension ages from the Department for … Continue reading →

We’re now in the year of the Tiger according to the Chinese zodiac, which can symbolise resilience and strength. That may well be required after Wednesday 6 April ushers in the new 2022/23 tax year. New years are normally a … Continue reading →

As 2021 drew to a close, inflation finally forced the Bank of England’s hand. What will higher rates mean for you? Source: ONS The November inflation figures, released in mid-December, once again exceeded the Bank of England’s (BoE) expectations. At … Continue reading →

Cryptocurrencies are regularly in the headlines and growing in popularity, but are they really investments? Source: Investing.com Cryptocurrencies, of which Bitcoin is the most famous (or notorious, depending on your viewpoint), are not currencies in any practical sense of the … Continue reading →

With Christmas and New Year behind us, tax year-end planning should now be on your radar. The 2021/22 tax year will end on Tuesday 5 April. This year there is no Spring Budget and Easter arrives on 15 April, so … Continue reading →