How The Government’s Borrowing Costs Will...
There has been a lot of press coverage in recent weeks around the UK government’s borrowing costs and how a rise in gilt yields means it’s costing more to service our debt. Whilst this has impact on the government’s spending plans and means less money for public services it can also negatively affect your pension, particularly if you are close…
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8 of the best houses for...
Image 1 of 1 (Image credit: Hamptons International) Ploumilliau, Cotes d’Armor, Brittany, France. A renovated period house with two stone dwellings in a large park close to local beaches. It has eight bedrooms and four bathrooms spread across three dwellings, with exposed stone walls and period fireplaces. Workshop, garage, gardens, 1.72 acres. Price: £500,000 Hamptons International 020-3918 9635. Image 1…
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Starbucks Free Refill Hack | Money...
Starbucks Free Refill Hack LINKS MARKED * ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. We were driving in our car today when my son turned to me and said ‘Dad, you’re not going to believe this but you can get unlimited free refills at Starbucks all day for just £1.50!’ Now my son – like myself – is a bit of a bargain hunter…
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Weekend reading: London stalling (and calling!)
What caught my eye this week. With the price of Bitcoin surpassing $120,000 and US regulators doing some very crypto-friendly regulating, the digital tokens look on the cusp of becoming fully institutional. For good or ill, I’ll add – and not just because most of you remain sceptical. My own feelings over the past decade have gone from somewhat cautious to…
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3 Things To Do Before You...
A business loan can be beneficial to business owners who need to make a large purchase or grow their business in some way. However, you will be required to repay your business loan with added interest. So, knowing what you are getting into before applying for a business loan is essential. This article will explore three things to do before…
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The Multiple Benefits of Cryptocurrency Payments ...
Visa, Mastercard, bank transfers, and e-wallets. These are some of the most common methods which come to mind when discussing modern payment solutions. However, these four tried-and-tested techniques are soon to enjoy a fifth viable partner thanks to the rise of cryptocurrencies. Tokens such as Bitcoin and Ethereum no longer represent nothing more than short-term trading options alone. They have begun…
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Are ISA Allowances About to Change?...
The government is planning changes to your ISA allowance—and if you have built up serious wealth in these products, these changes could matter more than you think. In this article, we’ll explain what we know so far about the proposed ISA reforms, why the government is doing it, and most importantly—what you should do about it to protect your money. …
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Just Group has the wind behind...
Retirement products business Just Group (LSE: JUST) has had a mixed time as a public company. It floated towards the end of 2013, and the shares quickly soared 35% above the initial public offering (IPO) price. The euphoria didn’t last. A year later, the stock was trading below the IPO price, as investors struggled to buy into the growth story.…
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Do Celebrities Get Pensions? Why Even...
Do Hollywood Stars Have Pensions? Why Fame Can’t Buy Retirement Security. When you picture music legends like Jeff Lynne of ELO, Paris Jackson, or Sir Ringo Starr, retirement struggles probably don’t come to mind. But behind the scenes, even some of the world’s most iconic stars—past and present—face the same retirement planning dilemmas as everyday Americans. From John Lennon, Prince,…
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