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Tag: Investments

ISA Allowance Increase For Over 50s

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 2 Comments

Tomorrow (6th October) sees an increase in the ISA allowance for anyone who will be 50 or over by 5th April 2010 (the end of the current tax year).

Tagged Investments, Savings

Buy & Sell Gold… At Your Local Shopping Centre

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 4 Comments

Strolling round our local shopping centre, as I do of a lunchtime, I stumbled across a new stand which differs from the normal ornament and cheap sunglasses stands which we’re normally treated to – and what surprised me was that this one is offering people the chance to buy and sell gold.

Tagged Investments

Vanguard Enter UK Market With Some Confusion

Posted on June 24, 2009June 23, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 2 Comments

This week has seen the launch of Vanguard, a US fund manager, into the U.K. market, with the hope that it could lead to lower charges on investment funds. But there’s a problem…

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Last Minute ISA Investments: Your Available Options

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 1 Comment

If you’re yet to invest in an Individual Savings Account (ISA) this tax year, and you’ve got some spare money lying around that really should be earning more than it is (plus you’d like to shelter it from the clutches of the taxman), then you’re quickly running out of time to make sure you make the most of your ISA allowance.

Tagged Investments, ISA, Savings

ISA Deadline Approaching: Expert Investment Ideas

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

The annual Individual Savings Account (ISA) deadline is fast approaching, and once again if you don’t sort out your ISA before 6th April, you will lose your allowance for this tax year. If you’re looking for some ideas on where to invest, hear where the experts are planning on putting their money.

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Premium Bonds Even Less Attractive Than Before

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 2 Comments

Premium bonds have never been a particularly attractive investment, more like a middle class lottery where you didn’t actually lose your money every week.

Tagged Investments, Savings

More On Wrapit Going Bust

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

I mentioned yesterday about wedding list firm Wrapit going bust, and I’ve seen a couple more interesting related links today which show how emotive the subject is for some people.

Tagged Investments

Happy New Tax Year!

Posted on April 6, 2008April 14, 2008 by Rob Lewis - 4 Comments

I hope you’ve had a great New Tax Year’s Day! What makes today so special? Well, you now have a brand new ISA allowance to play with – and this year the government has generously increased the maximum amount you can pay into your ISA to a whopping £7,200, yes, that’s a massive £200 more […]

Tagged Featured, Investments, Savings, Tax

ISA Deadline Approaching: Have You Used Your Allowance?

Posted on March 25, 2008 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

With just 11 days left until the end of this tax year (Saturday 5th April 2008), have you used your Individual Savings Account allowance for this year? From my experience, there will be people reading this who have no idea what an ISA is, there will be those who know what they are, but do […]

Tagged Featured, Investments, Savings, Stocks and Shares, Tax, Tips

Google Finance UK Launched

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Rob Lewis - 2 Comments

If you’re into trading stocks and shares, or simply love following the ups and downs (and downs) of the stockmarket, then you’ll be interested in Google’s recently launched financial portal for the UK. Google Finance gives you near-realtime data on UK share prices, unit trust fund prices as well as the performance of the FTSE […]

Tagged Investments, Stocks and Shares, Tools

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