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Reasons for reviewing your investments | 18/02/2010

Here are our top reasons for reviewing your investments in 2010 1. Due to recent global economic events and the adverse impact this has had on the UK economy, many people believe there will need to be significant tax rises in the future in order for the Government to balance the books.

Market Overview 2009 | 14/12/2009

With the economic turmoil and much publicised financial meltdown experienced throughout 2007 and 2008, many investors would have been forgiven for keeping their hard earned money under their mattress in 2009.

2009: An Overview by Edward Bonham Carter | 14/12/2009

Authorities have coddled the world with ultra-low interest rates and huge tax breaks to avert a global depression.

ISAs - The Changes Explained | 01/10/2009

New ISA allowance available from 6th October From 6th October 2009, the annual ISA subscription limit will increase to £10,200 for anyone eligible to invest in an ISA who was born on, or before, 5th April 1960 (that is, who will be aged 50 or over during the current tax year).

Important Changes to ISA Allowance from 06 October 2009 | 28/09/2009

Individual savings accounts (ISAs) have always been a tax-efficient way to save, but they are about to become even more attractive for anyone aged at least 50 as the maximum that can be invested each year is rising by £3,000.

Why Fund of Funds? | 10/07/2009

Everyone would like to see good returns from their stock market investments.

Looking for Income? | 19/06/2009

As recently as October 2008, UK interest rates were at 4.50% and savings accounts were paying 7%.  Fast forward to today and a series of Bank of England interest rate cuts have left rates at an all-time low of 0.5%.

Ethical Investments | 19/06/2009

More and more people are now taking an increased interest in ethical issues, covering subjects as diverse as climate change, environmental improvement, gambling, genetically modified foods and the destruction of rain forests.

Should I use my ISA Allowance? | 01/06/2009

Every UK adult has an annual ISA allowance; this can be invested into cash (up to £3,600) stocks and shares (maximum £7,200) or a mixture of both subject to maximum £7,200 in total for the 2009/2010 tax year.

Regular Investing | 27/04/2009

With the new tax year just starting and your ISA allowance potentially still available, one key question is where to invest.

Fund Supermarkets | 27/03/2009

In times of recession, supermarkets such as Tesco and Morrisons have made the most of their ‘credit crunch’ price reductions but there is another form of supermarket out there which is not as widely known but can also save you money.