If you are self-employed, then you no doubt are always on the lookout for ways to reduce your income tax. It certainly it is a fine line that you have to walk, because if you start looking for loopholes and ways to bend the rules then you could find yourself in trouble with the government. Instead, it’s a much better… Read more »
The recent recession has affected the UK and its economy in a number of ways. Many have seen their disposable income dwindle while others have found themselves without a job. It has also forced banks to make large changes too, notably to their loan lending criteria. Banks are now extremely cautious regarding who they lend their money to, meaning if… Read more »
Sorting out our taxes can be a long and arduous task. From complicated calculations to needing to hire external expert help, it is a task that small businesses and firms find particularly stressful. It seems that further complications and stress will cost small businesses bundles of money, with the changes to capital allowances threatening to cause confusion, higher professional costs… Read more »
Over the past few years, third party litigation funders have enjoyed an increase presence in the marketplace. However, the concept of litigation funding is still fairly new. So, what is litigation funding and how does it work? Litigation funding refers to the involvement of a third party in a litigation case, who takes the responsibility of funding the costs… Read more »
Each year, around 130,000 people move into care homes in order to receive long-term assistance. Many suffer with illnesses and medical conditions and require a level of care which their families simply cannot cope with, and so a care home becomes a better option. However, care homes can cost a lot to live in, as the average annual cost of… Read more »
If you have money to invest, then you will be right to feel rather nervous as to where to put it. There are many potential places that you could put your money, but with the economic situation being so difficult, it can be hard to know what to do. You could do your research yourself and make a decision, use… Read more »
Let’s be honest — nobody likes doing taxes. If we could all live in a forest in perfect harmony with all of our needs met…well…that’s really a pipe dream. There’s no way to get rid of taxes or to avoid them. If you’re in the US right now, you’re going to be paying US taxes here in a few months…. Read more »
By this time, you should already be aware of PPI. You should already be aware of all of the pitfalls of having PPI attached to your loans. If you are just now figuring everything out, you might feel ashamed. After all, you think to yourself, you should have caught some of the signs earlier and been able to save your… Read more »
The recent increase in the popularity of payday loans has given rise to lots of myths about them flying around. However, on closer inspection, if you compare these myths with the truths, you will find that in most cases these types of loans are extremely useful to help people with their finances when they need it the most. Myth 1… Read more »
Starbucks. They don’t need any form of introduction. If you drink coffee, there’s a good chance you’ve had one of theirs at some point. And then some time later you’ve probably crossed the road to enjoy another moderately priced beverage at the store opposite. Based in Seattle, the company has stores all over the globe. With a dominant market share… Read more »