As a business owner, you typically control your own salary. And if you see a rise in business income, you may think it’s time to give yourself a raise. But, how do you go about giving yourself a raise? What are some signs it’s time you increase your income? Keep reading for answers. How to […]
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Lang cat recruits ex-HL exec Tom McPhail
Investment platform consultancy the lang cat has recruited Tom McPhail, the high profile former Hargreaves Lansdown pension spokesman and head of policy, to be its new director of public affairs. Mr McPhail will start work in September for the Scottish-based firm and will focus on boosting the lang cat’s communication services. Mr McPhail has been […]
Irwin Mitchell wealth arm hits £1bn AUM milestone
The wealth arm of personal injury legal firm Irwin Mitchell has reached the milestone of £1bn of assets under management this week. The law firm, one of the largest in the UK, launched its wealth management service in 2000 to provide Financial Planning and investment management to personal injury clients receiving large settlements. From 2017 […]
Just 14% of retirees taking regulated advice
Only 14% of retirees over 55 took regulated advice and 4% took Pension Wise guidance before giving up work, according to a new report. 1 in 10 saw their own financial adviser with 4% seeing an adviser arranged by their employer before retirement, according to new research from retirement specialist Just Group. Nearly a third […]
Working from home? The New York State taxman doesn’t care: Alexis Leondis
How to Get a Business Credit Card in 5 Simple Steps
Chances are, you likely have applied for a credit card to help pay off personal expenses and build credit. But, have you taken the leap and gotten a business credit card yet? If not, it’s time to buckle up and learn how to get a business credit card. How to get a business credit card: […]
Pension cold call firm hit with £50,000 fine
The Information Commissioner’s Office has fined Halifax-based marketing company Parkin Beacher Ltd (PBL) £50,000 for making nearly 100,000 illegal marketing cold calls to people about their pensions. PBL, which uses the trading name ‘Your Pension Options’, called people about their pensions without permission to do so despite a new law banning pension cold calling, said the […]
DB transfer values rise sharply
The XPS DB Transfer Index rose sharply in July to end the month at £260,000, just short of the record high of £261,500 seen in July 2020. The increase was driven largely by a reduction in gilt yields and marks the end of a period of relative stability for transfer values, according to XPS. XPS […]