Some end of tax year planning ideas – 5th April 2010

A number of ideas that may be of interest to you as we approach the end of another financial year on 5th April 2010. Pensions, ISA’s, CGT, income tax…….

Old £20.00 note being withdrawn from circulation

Old style £”0 notes featuring a picture of Edward Elgar on the back are to removed from circulation from the end of June 2010. The new style £20 note with the picture of Adam Smith will remain in circulation.

ISA’s – the basics – 2009/2010 tax year

A brief article covering the main aspects of investing in a ISA (Individual Savings Account) in the 2009/2010 tax year.

Why a falling stock market isn’t always a bad thing!

Why a falling stock market is not always a bad thing! When markets are falling a shrewd investor uses this as an opportunity to expand their portfolio by buying cheaper assets. This can ultimately lead to considerably higher return in the future.

Merry Christmas!

Just a quick line to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2010.

I am currently working on a “Best of 2010″ post – will get it posted before the end of the year!

Pre-Budget Report – 9th December 2009

Pre-Budget report from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, is due on Wednesday 9th December 2009…..click above for more information

Change in Personal Pension Retirement Age – Act NOW!

Personal pension minimum retirement age is changing from 50 to 55 on 6th April 2010. If you’re aged 50-54 now and wish to take benefits before age 55 you may need to act before 5th April…..click above for more information

Managing your Finances – a great article

If you read just one personal finance article this week then make it this one – Managing your Finances and Preparing for the Worse over at moneywell.co.uk.

Don’t Let the Postal Strikes Cost You Money

Rob over at Moneywatch has some handy tips for us all to bear in mind with the possible postal strikes in the run up to Christmas.

Tax Return Deadline – A Reminder

Hey folks – it’s that great time of year again when we all panic about getting our tax returns in to HMRC (those of us who complete a tax return that is).

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