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Tax saving ideas for 2022
By castlegateadmin | Taxation | No Comments
With the cost of living rising across the UK (inflation now stands at 9%), many people are looking for ways to increase their disposable income. One method is to lower your discretionary spending – e.g.…
How to pick investments for a portfolio
By castlegateadmin | Investments | No Comments
There are over 4,000 funds for investors to pick from in the UK. These encompass a wide range of sectors (e.g. technology, energy), markets (e.g. Europe, Japan) and asset types (stocks and bonds). Which ones…
Common financial scams to look out for
By castlegateadmin | Support | No Comments
Sadly, many people become victims of financial scams each year. In the first half of 2021 alone, £753m was stolen by criminals through fraud – a 30% increase on the previous period. Banks were able…
Is the UK heading for recession?
By castlegateadmin | Financial Planning | No Comments
There have been a lot of headlines lately about the “yield curve inversion”, claiming this means that recession is coming. Yet what is the “yield curve”, exactly, and what can this – and other economic…