Autumn Statement Update

There was little in the Autumn statement from a financial planning point of view. The one or two points are highlighted below; An extra stamp duty payment will now be…

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Investment Report for October 2015

OVERVIEW After three months of falls markets rallied round the world. This reflected thoughts that share prices had fallen too far too fast and that markets were “over-sold” (too cheap)….

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Should I top-up my state pension?

Class 3A NI Contributions & Additional State Pension The government is offering the chance to top-up their state pension by up to £25 per week (£1,300 PA) to anybody who…

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Investment Report for September 2015

OVERVIEW Last month the US Federal Reserve held-off a much anticipated interest rate rise, citing an uncertain economic outlook in emerging economies and China specifically. This added to the gloom…

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