This blog has now been running for a few years and it’s time for a change. The site design needs to be updated – the current version needs grow with the site. Can you help me please? I would be grateful to hear what you like about the current site, what you don’t like and [...]
Download Free Yearplanner for 2011
by shrewdcookie on 4:12 pm in Online Resources
Back by popular demand is the 2011 A4 Year Planner. The 2010 version proved exceptionally popular and I have received many email asking for a new one for 2011. Download now! It pays to plan ahead – holidays, work, school holidays, birthdays etc. To use simply print off as many copies as you like – [...]
Personal Finance Management (PFM) Tools in the UK
by shrewdcookie on 10:59 pm in Interesting Blog Articles, Personal Financial Planning
Interesting article at money-watch.co.uk about the variety of Personal Finance Management tools available in the UK.
Increase your Wealth – Take a Pay Cut!
by shrewdcookie on 7:45 pm in Personal Financial Planning
Take a pay cut and increase your wealth – by redirecting your money into assets and not liabilities.
Some end of tax year planning ideas – 5th April 2010
by shrewdcookie on 9:47 pm in Personal Financial Planning
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…….
ISA’s – the basics – 2009/2010 tax year
by shrewdcookie on 3:22 pm in ISA's
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!
by shrewdcookie on 7:09 pm in Personal Financial Planning, Shares
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.
Pre-Budget Report – 9th December 2009
by shrewdcookie on 1:37 am in Financial Planning
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!
by shrewdcookie on 6:57 pm in Personal Pensions
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
by shrewdcookie on 1:23 am in Personal Financial Planning
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.