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10 ways that taxes might rise in Budget 2020

10 ways that taxes might rise in Budget 2020

10 ways that taxes might rise in Budget 2020

We’ve grown used to thinking of Conservative governments as being all about tax cuts. But a leading economic think tank has warned that tax rises are now necessary to deliver on spending plans. We offer some predictions based on the options available to the Chancellor.
Pension transfers get the red light – but equity release speeds ahead

Pension transfers get the red light – but equity release speeds ahead

Pension transfers get the red light – but equity release speeds ahead

The number of advisers willing to transfer final salary pensions is falling, due to the perceived risks. Meanwhile, the popularity of equity release is snowballing. But are Brits aware of the risks involved there too?
Could higher-rate pension tax relief be scrapped in the 2020 budget?

Could higher-rate pension tax relief be scrapped in the 2020 budget?

Could higher-rate pension tax relief be scrapped in the 2020 budget?

Rumours have resurfaced that pension tax relief may be about to change. The former Chancellor Sajid Javid was said to be looking at a flat rate for all – but what would this mean for pension savers, and how likely is it? 
Amazon turns to Goldman to expand its business lending

Amazon turns to Goldman to expand its business lending

Amazon turns to Goldman to expand its business lending

Amazon is stepping up its plans to disrupt the finance industry, by enhancing its small business loan activities in partnership with Goldman Sachs. The move looks set to broaden the options for entrepreneurs in search of funding.
How financial advice can make you lucky in love

How financial advice can make you lucky in love

How financial advice can make you lucky in love

Does the secret of true love come down to your attitude to money? This Valentine’s Day we’re looking at the role of financial compatibility… and whether your IFA could be Cupid in disguise.
7 ways that sex shapes your attitude to money

7 ways that sex shapes your attitude to money

7 ways that sex shapes your attitude to money

Is there a gulf between men and women in how they manage their finances? Our research suggests there might be. See if you can escape your gender stereotype. Is a pound in a purse the same as one in a wallet?
Managing your money in Brexit Britain

Managing your money in Brexit Britain

Managing your money in Brexit Britain

The UK is out of the European Union. What, if anything, does this mean for you and your finances? We look ahead to post-Brexit Britain and the implications for both your money and your lifestyle.
Decade trend gives hope to first-time buyers

Decade trend gives hope to first-time buyers

Decade trend gives hope to first-time buyers

The 2010s saw the slowest house-price growth since the 90s, according to the Decades Report by Nationwide. With interest rates still low, this means a first home is now more affordable than many believe.
How to build a 10-year buy-to-let plan

How to build a 10-year buy-to-let plan

How to build a 10-year buy-to-let plan

The rental property market has faced many recent challenges besides COVID-19, so is it still possible to make a decent income from buy-to-let in the 2020s? We look at how the market has changed, the main pitfalls and the biggest areas of opportunity and growth.
'You forgot your tax return again...?'

'You forgot your tax return again...?'

'You forgot your tax return again...?'

An estimated 750,000 people missed last year's self-assessment deadline for submitting their tax return. Were you one of them? What was your excuse? And how can you make sure that you aren't late this time?
UK steps closer to introducing CDC pension schemes

UK steps closer to introducing CDC pension schemes

UK steps closer to introducing CDC pension schemes

The Pension Schemes Bill now moving through Parliament will enable the creation of a new breed of pension scheme. ‘Collective Defined Contribution’ schemes may offer members and employers a better balance between security and affordability.
New Year money tips from the Unbiased experts

New Year money tips from the Unbiased experts

New Year money tips from the Unbiased experts

For some 2020 vision on your money over the next 10 years, your best bet is an independent financial adviser. Look ahead to a brighter future with some help from Unbiased’s finest and wisest.
Advice worth nearly £5k a year over a decade

Advice worth nearly £5k a year over a decade

Advice worth nearly £5k a year over a decade

Financial advice can leave non-affluent savers around £50,000 richer over 10 years, according to a report by the ILC. There is also new evidence that financial advice offers especially good value for the less well-off.