SCOTS are “sleepwalking” into higher tax bills in the future because they are failing to take inheritance tax (IHT) seriously, warns Anderson Strathern, a Scottish law firm.
Author: Rob Lewis
Scotsman: Every Dollar Cloud Has Potential Silver Lining For The Small Club Investor
IS THE mighty dollar in its death throws, or just having a snooze? Either way, does it matter to a small-fry Investment Club?
Scotsman: Dunedin Takes A Long-term Outlook On Success
PROVIDING long-term capital appreciation from a portfolio of small-cap UK companies while providing a sector-leading dividend yield is the aim of the Dunedin Smaller Companies Investment Trust – part of the Aberdeen Asset Management stable.
Scotsman: Soap Box
GORDON Brown gave and Gordon Brown hath taken away. After nearly a decade we should have got used to this basic rule, but it still upsets.
Scotsman: Retiral – The Time Of Your Life?
MOST Scots reaching retiral in the 21st century aface a much brighter future than their predecessors last century.
Scotsman: ASP Changes Are ‘poorly Considered’
AS PREDICTED, the Chancellor has proposed amendments to alternatively secured pensions (ASPs) – some with immediate effect and others from the first ASP year following April 2007.
Scotsman: Winterthur Launches Global Property Funds
GLOBAL Property funds have demonstrated their strength as an asset class relative to other asset classes. As a result, two new funds will be available through Winterthur Life’s Tailored Selection on both individual and group pension policies and life…
Scotsman: Energy Saving Over Festive Season
AS CHRISTMAS approaches, Scottish Gas is urging households to go green with energy-efficient Christmas lights to help reduce energy costs over the festive period
Scotsman: Confidence Boost At Leeds
Leeds Building Society says all its fixed-rate mortgages will be available until close of business on Friday, 15 December. Karen Wint, head of marketing & PR said: “Fixed rate products provide peace of mind.”
Scotsman: Taxing Thoughts
Norwich Union will offer free life cover to pipeline customers applying for life insurance with tax relief and mortgage life insurance with tax relief on top of its existing protection promise.