MPs want auto-enrolment pensions to be revamped to prevent them providing second rate incomes in retirement. The current auto-enrolment system is failing to lead to adequate living standards in retirement and too many people are missing out on auto-enrolment, say MPs. MPs on the influential Work and Pensions Select Committee (WPC) have made their views clear in the […]
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Fall in TPR auto-enrolment penalties
The Pensions Regulator has revealed a decline in the number of penalty notices it issued for breaches of auto-enrolment rules. Despite the fall, the TPR has warned that with over 55,000 notices issued in the most recent six month period significant problems with compliance remain. The regulator has also warned employers to ensure they are […]
Following the Money: What Is Cash Flow?
As a small business owner, there’s no better way to understand the health of your business than through your cash flow. But, what is cash flow? Cash flow is the money that moves in and out of your business. Your cash flow either keeps your business afloat or can cause it to sink. Read on […]
Govt corrects errors on underpaid State Pensions guidance
The Government has corrected its initial guidance on underpaid State Pensions after a number of errors were spotted. The changes could affect divorced people and also people over 80 who were not claiming a State Pension when they died. Over the past year a number of past errors on calculating State Pensions have been highlighted […]
How Raymond James bungled oversight of a broker who scammed a 98-year-old
Biden hails projected drop in Medicare premiums
Bank of England steps in to stabilise markets
The Bank of England made a surprise intervention today when it stepped in to stabilise market liquidity by increasing its government bond purchase to a potentially unlimited amount. To steady the gilt market the Bank will carry out a temporary purchases of government bonds from today to an unlimited amount, backed by the UK Treasury. The Bank said […]
The Most Tax-Friendly States For Retirees: How To Compare State Income Tax Options For Retiring Clients
As an individual begins planning for retirement, one of the factors often considered is whether (and where) they might relocate to enjoy their retirement. When evaluating their potential options across the U.S., a state’s income tax rules can have a significant impact on where they might choose to live. The perception of a state as […]
Finding a niche for your professional services
Accredited Reckon partner, Stephanie Crawford, discovered she had a knack for business coaching while working as a bookkeeper. And now, as a coach, her main clientele are fellow bookkeepers looking for strategic business advice. “I’m a huge advocate for businesses having a bookkeeper as part of their team—they are generally more successful as a result,” […]
A discussion with our Digital Marketing Manager – what can you learn for your own business?
We recently sat down with Valentina Vurchio, Digital Marketing Manager at Reckon, to get a better handle on exactly what digital marketing is. We also unpacked some of the most recent trends you should be looking out for, and a few easy ways to improve your own digital marketing as a small business owner. As […]