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The Midlife Pension Review: why freelancers and founders need one more than most
A Midlife Pension Review with an independent financial adviser or a free advice service, such as Money Helper, could give company founders, freelancers and contractors the impartial and independent guidance they need to manage their…
Former pensions MP says government wants to sweep away Pension credit protection even though it was…
On 13 October 2021, the second reading of the Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill is scheduled to take place in the House of Lords. There are over 2 million pensioners in poverty and inflation has been soaring.An adjusted earnings…
Brits purchasing power halved: Top tips to make your money stretch with rising inflation
Even with talk of rising inflation hitting 4% by December, freelancers may not be taking the developments too seriously. They do have a life and job to get on with, right? That said, purchasing power in the UK has effectively halved,…
Cheapest Car insurance quotes have this in common
Telematics car insurance is growing in popularity since their rates are among the most competitive, says a new report.
Telematic or "black box" insurers feel they can afford to provide cheaper deals since they can monitor a driver’s…
under 40? check out this free cash opportunity
Lifetime ISAs (LISAs) can be opened by anyone aged between 18 and 39 in the UK, after that you've missed the boat. The attraction of these investment vehicles is that you can save up to £4,000 a year in them, towards say your first home or…
Why freelancers should negotiate everything right now
Freelancers urged to negotiate better deals on everything from day rates to energy bills - before tax and interest rate hikes kick in.
What freelancers should negotiate now:
Mortgage rates and whether it wll pay off staying or…
Creditors free to go after distressed companies
Temporary measures brought in to support businesses from insolvency during the pandemic will be phased out from 1 October. Companies in financial distress as a result of the pandemic have been protected from creditor action since June last…
Inheritance tax: how to calculate it and pass down more assets to your loved ones tax-free
Almost a third of over-55s have never checked how Inheritance Tax could affect them, according to a new study.
A new study by TIME Investments, a provider of Inheritance Tax services, has found that nearly one in three (31%) over-55s…
Freelancers could be among small business owners that lose £5.6 billion a year in unclaimed expenses
"Losing receipts" and "not being bothered" are two of the most popular reasons small business owners and freelancers are not claiming legitimate expenses. The thing is, if you’re self-employed, most of your business expenses can be claimed…
What are allowable expenses if you’re self-employed?
If you’re self-employed in the UK and are not sure what you can and cannot claim as a business expense you are not alone. Many small business owners, freelancers and contractors do not claim expenses because they hold doubts over what…