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We already know a pension is the most tax-efficient way to save, but historically they could do little against inheritance tax. That’s all changing in the wake of recent reforms –  Dave Penny of Invest Southwest reveals how your pension can become your legacy. Simple, isn’t it? The pension reforms state that from age 55

We take a look at the Auto-enrolment scheme two years in, and do retiree’s really know the true cost of retirement? Auto-enrolment: the two year itch Auto-enrolment is a government initiative to kick start a savings culture in Britain and encourage the public to save for their retirement.  By 2018, all employers in the UK

Royal baby: Prince William and Kate expecting second child It’s official!  The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting her second child with Prince William.  This news comes just two months after the couple celebrated Prince George’s 1st birthday (July 22).  The BBC reports the “early announcement had been made before the 12th week of her pregnancy”,

Find out how the Scottish referendum could potentially impact you.  Telegraph: Scottish vote: 10 questions answered on ISAs, savings and bank safety With the Scottish Independence vote nearing, major news organizations are now focusing heavily on the financial impact it will have on consumers.  This has even lead to papers and money advice services answering

BBC: Russian bank offers cats with mortgages Are mortgages with domestic cats the new thing?  Well it’s all the rage in Russia!  We all love a quirky campaign, and this one thought up by Russian Bank, Sberbank (SBRCY) is no different!  The bank, is offering the delivery of cats to all new mortgage clients as

So have you heard? The number of British property millionaires leaps to half a million – up by 60% in just one year alone Yes, despite reports on the property market slowing down this year, the number of British property millionaires is up by 60% this year alone.  Mail online reports that the 10 most expensive