Market Commentary – April 2019

Market Commentary – April 2019

Apr 25, 2019 | Blog, Business Planning

The start of a new tax year has seen stock markets around the world continue their positive 2019 with the majority edging up and up, closer to the highs of last year. On an individual company basis it was a mixed bag for those new companies listing on the stock market...
Watch Out For The Pension Tax Trap

Watch Out For The Pension Tax Trap

Apr 18, 2019 | Blog, Pension Planning

The start of the new tax year brought about an increase in the minimum contributions that need to be made to your workplace pension scheme, and with it a potential tax trap for high earners and/or more generous employers. The Tax Trap From the 6th April 2019 the total...
Master Investor Show 2019

Master Investor Show 2019

Apr 11, 2019 | Blog, Financial Planning

Last weekend I attended the Master Investor Show 2019 in London. It’s a show where various speakers give their views on the world economy and stock markets, along with the chance to talk to over 50 companies who are exhibiting and seeking investment. It claims to be...
Loyalty Cards – Are They Worth It?

Loyalty Cards – Are They Worth It?

Apr 4, 2019 | Blog, Financial Planning

I’m sure you have at least one loyalty card in your wallet or purse, and if you are like most people you probably have multiple loyalty cards. But are they worth signing up for and remembering to take with you each time you shop? Do they actually encourage you to...