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October 2008Asset Allocation is Key to Retirement Plans The FT reports that Investment advisers are telling personal pension holders not to panic as falling equity markets reduce the value of their retirement funds.
Pensioners Suffer From Double the Inflation Rate, Research Shows The Daily Telegraph includes a story about how Escalating heating bills and food costs mean that those over the age of 65 are suffering from a far higher rate of inflation than everyone else.
Slowdown Looks Good For Gilts The Financial Times reports that our public finances were already in poor shape and the government will have to borrow heavily to maintain its spending on public services. This will involve issuing many more gilts, which will weigh down on the government bond market.
Inheriting a Hefty Tax Bill The Daily Mail reports housing slump threatens to leave those who inherit a property facing huge tax bills running into tens of thousands of pounds.
Sit Tight and Ride Out the Market Falls The Financial Times reports that pension investors are being urged not to panic and to continue making their contributions in spite of most pension funds falling further in value this week as global equity markets reacted to the banking crisis.
Fake HMRC Emails HMRC are warning taxpayers that they are aware of a high number of emails being sent out offering a tax rebate. The warning confirms that HMRC do not email taxpayers advising them of tax rebates or invite them to complete an online form to receive a rebate. |
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The value of investments can fall as well as rise and past performance is not a guide to future performance.
The Financial Services Authority does not regulate taxation and trust advice, will writing, redundancy counselling or advice on state benefits.
IFA Hertfordshire | IFA Welwyn