by admin | Mar 30, 2023 | April 2023, Buzz Money
The rules around filling in a gap in your National Insurance (NI) record are changing. From 5 April 2023, you will only be able to make voluntary contributions for the past six years. If you have gaps in your record, filling them in now could boost your retirement...
by admin | Mar 1, 2023 | Buzz Money, March 2023
In the last year, energy prices have soared. As a result, you may be thinking about how you can reduce your usage or improve how efficient your home is. The conflict in Ukraine has had a knock-on effect on energy prices around the world. While the energy price cap...
by admin | Feb 1, 2023 | Buzz Money, February 2023
When you’re thinking about your financial plan, what are your priorities? Often, passing on wealth and helping children or grandchildren realise their own goals is important. Despite a period of economic uncertainty, a survey from Scottish Widows found that 77% of UK...
by admin | Jan 1, 2023 | Buzz Money, January 2023
As house prices reach record highs, assessing affordability when you’re buying is more important than ever. It can help you search for properties within your budget and ensure your long-term finances are secure. Over the 12 months to August 2022, the average house...
by admin | Dec 1, 2022 | Buzz Money, December 2022
Changes to tax breaks and proposed legislation related to the energy efficiency of buy-to-let properties are leading some landlords to consider selling their buy-to-lets. If you currently rent, this could provide an opportunity to purchase the home you already live...
by admin | Nov 2, 2022 | Buzz Money, November 2022
More retirees are planning to work in some way after they retire. While this flexibility can boost your income and help you strike a work-life balance that suits you, it can lead to some tax implications that you need to consider. According to a report from abrdn,...
