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How to make charity donations as tax efficient as possible
Thursday 18 Nov 2021As we near the end of 2021, many people might be thinking about what donations to charity they plan to make this Christmas or before the end of the year. Many people decide to gift money as part of their Christmas giving, but anyone planning to be charitable this year should make sure they’re doing...
How to beat rising interest rates
Thursday 11 Nov 2021The Bank of England surprised markets by keeping interest rates on hold at 0.1% on 4 November but says it will probably hike rates in the coming months. Beyond that, more interest rate rises almost certainly lie in store, though they might be slow and steady. The Bank won’t want to put too much...
Reached 45% tax? How to reduce your investment tax bill, legally
Thursday 04 Nov 2021Many retirees will get a combination of income from their pension and from their investments and property holdings. However, they are subject to the same tax rules as someone earning that income when they are employed. This means once you hit an income of £150,000 you will start to pay tax at 45%,...
Don’t get carried away by bitcoin’s ETF-inspired surge
Thursday 28 Oct 2021Bitcoin has hit a new record high, prompted in part by the launch of the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF, the first ETF tracking the cryptocurrency to be launched in the US. Other ETF launches are said to be waiting in the wings. This raises the question of whether bitcoin is now in the middle of a...