Some of these articles might be useful. Others might just pass the time while your kettle boils. Either way, if you read one of my financial type articles just don’t rely on advice from a bloke with a blog — speak to someone qualified (ideally with insurance… and a desk). Yes, I am qualified for some things, but you can't sue me or get compensation.
August 18, 2024
I have been asked a few times to create some guides on Tax in the UK. Many people are confused by the rules and, in fact, what taxes can affect the majority of us at some point in our lives. I have put a new section together for these.
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August 14, 2024
Inflation has risen following a decent downward run. What does this mean for prices and, more importantly, for mortgage holders regarding interest rates?
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August 3, 2024
A worrying trend in the finance industry is that young people rely on influencers, particularly from social media, to understand financial matters. A new report suggests an increase in young people using this approach to learn.
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August 2, 2024
Over the last couple of days stock markets have fallen quite significantly, fears of a recession in the USA are fuelling the fall. This could impact the UK in many ways should the decline continue.
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August 1, 2024
In a surprising move the Bank of England has reduced interest rates by 0.25% in a pretty close vote.
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July 10, 2024
How are MSPs in Scotland elected? That is what I am going to cover in this article. Surprisingly, many I speak to don't realise we have an element of proportional representation in Scotland when it comes to elections.
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