Statistics show the cost of raising a child to the age of 21 is £166,000.
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Best Selling Personal Finance Books
As Christmas is approaching, I thought I’d do some research into the top selling personal finance books on Amazon.co.uk. Here is the Top 10: 1. The Money Diet, by Martin Lewis 2. Rich Dad, Poor Dad, by Robert T. Kiyosaki 3. Rich Dad, Poor Dad 2, by Robert T. Kiyosaki 4. Think and Grow Rich, […]
The Taxman Taketh
Families earning £30,000 pay over £600k in taxes in their lifetime.
Inheritance Tax For 2 Million Households
The numbers of people who could be affected by inheritance tax is on the increase.
Learn About Inheritance Tax
The Fool School covers I.H.T.
Ultimate Guide To Credit Cards
The Motley Fool has published “Your Ultimate Guide To Credit Cards” which has 16 tips & tricks all to do with our little plastic friends, including: 0% cards Cashback cards Using store cards Fines & fees Cash withdrawals Payment protection Well worth a read if you have any unanswered questions about your credit card, and […]
Rise In State Pension & Retirement Age?
There’s speculation in the Financial Times today suggesting that the Pensions Commission will announce that the state pension should be higher, but also that the retirement age should rise to 67. The Pensions Commission is due to publish a report at the end of November and is looking to outline proposals which will overhaul the […]
Buying A Property On A Low Income
There’s an interesting case study at The Guardian with a couple who earn £24,000 per year between them and are looking at ways of escaping increasing rental costs and getting on the property ladder. Although little is known about the couple, the main points that come out of the article are that the couple should […]
Tracing Lost Pensions
If you’ve worked for several companies over the years and taken part in their pension schemes, chances are that you’ve forgotten about a pension or lost some details along the way. Did you know that the Pension Service (part of the Department for Work and Pensions), has a Pension Tracing Service? If you supply them […]
Lifetime Account – U.K.’s Cheapest Pension?
10 year pension policy charges just £35 per year, but does not look suitable for all.