Personal Finance

The economic difference between owning and renting a home

The chief executive of Worldwide Financial Planning compares average rents, repairs and mortgages

What business expenses can self-employed people write off against tax? HEATHER ROGERS explains

All tax practitioners have at some point had a client who happily asserts that someone they know claims 'everything', and then had the unenviable task of putting the increasingly crestfallen client straight.

Job titles with most expensive car insurance - is yours on the list?

Is your job on the list?

What expenses can a limited company write off against tax? HEATHER ROGERS explains

What can you claim - and how do you ensure you don't fall foul of the taxman on the boundary between what's personal and what is actually related to your business?

Apple Pay and NFC could get this major upgrade — but there’s one big problem

NFC payments like Apple Pay are slated to get a big time-saving upgrade — so long as it isn't ruined by spam.

Moray Luke Has Only Sold 2 Products | Dragons' Den | Shark Tank Global

Moray is seeking £30,000 for 20% in her fashion brand 'Moray Luke'. A fashion brand focused on sustainable handbags made from fish leather. Season 20, Episode 5. Watch The Entire Series on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/tv/show?id=FV7PwP5B-nU&cdid=tvseason-E1PGOJ1VJ8Q&hl=en_US&gl=US Subscribe to Shark Tank Global for more from your favorite shows: https://bit.ly/SharkTankGlobal FOLLOW SHARK TANK Shark Tank Global Facebook - [https://www.facebook.com/GlobalSharkTank] About Shark Tank: The Sharks – tough, self-made, multi-millionaire and billionaire tycoons – continue their search to invest in the best businesses and products that America has to offer. The Sharks will once again give people from all walks of life the chance to chase the American dream and potentially secure business deals that could make them millionaires. #SharkTank #SharkTankUS #morayluke Moray Luke Has Only Sold 2 Products | Dragons' Den | Shark Tank Global https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCREgA-BmOocJ9Is_bZV6aJQ

Gold vs. Grit: Crafting Comedy from Riches and Rags!

Prepare for a laugh-out-loud battle of wealth and wit with our latest video! Join us as we dive into the hilarious world of rich vs. poor scenarios, exploring the comical contrasts between lavish luxury and humble living. From extravagant escapades to penny-pinching pranks, our comedy compilation captures the ups and downs of wealth with humor and heart. Watch now and join the fun as we present a riotous showdown between the haves and the have-nots! The Producers and Creatives do not make any representation or warranty in regards to the accuracy, applicability or fitness of the contents of this video. This video was made strictly for entertainment and informational purposes only. If you wish to apply ideas in this video, you are taking full responsibility for your actions. Producers and Creatives of this video are not held liable for any damage or loss arising from the use of this video material. All products and company names shown in this video are trademarks™ or registered trademarks® of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any endorsement by them. Subscribe to Crafty Panda: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC03RvJoIhm_fMwlUpm9ZvFw?sub_confirmation=1 For sponsored content, contact us at [email protected]

‘Why am I struggling to sell my £1.6m home?’

Sophie Lane Fox has never sold a house before and at the start of May, she and her husband put their three-bedroom terraced house in Fulham, south west London, on the market. Although several people have come to look round, the couple are still waiting for a buyer to make an offer. “We have a one-year-old and another baby due in November and really...

Of the UK economy’s two possible endings the happy one is more likely

Just as in the movie Sliding Doors, there are two endings to the story that began on Thursday with Labour’s victory in the 2024 election. One is happy, one is sad, and either is possible. What happens to the economy over the next five years will determine which one materialises. Let’s start with the happy ending: the one where the credits roll as Keir Starmer wins big for a second time in 2029. The script for that one starts slowly. The scale of...

Why more are making the great move north

Victoria Watson and her husband, James, have lived in East Sussex for much of their lives — it’s where they went to school and their support network is there. Yet high living costs and the large mortgage on their flat in Lewes, where they live with their two young children, mean they can’t afford to go on living in the southern county. So they are moving north. “We have some wonderful friends locally but just feel our quality of life will be far...

The small investment that can add up to £10,000 to your house price

Is your house worth more because of your beautiful plants? Email [email protected] Sigmund Freud once said that flowers “are restful to look at” because they have “neither emotions nor conflicts”, but he neglected to mention another important benefit – they can add thousands to the value of your home. House prices have been largely stagnant in ...

Average net worth of Americans by age — see how you compare

Why are concert tickets so expensive?

What's behind rising ticket costs?

Excellent yet still affordable future classics

Autocar recommends the future classics you should snap up before collector status sets in

Martin Lewis warns people with savings accounts over 'biggest sin'

The BBC Sounds podcast and ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show star spoke out over his rule for savings and how people could maximise their piggy banks.

Have a home, or have a life? The brutal reality young adults face

Increasingly, Millennials and Gen Z are also being forced to make brutal choices about what they can and cannot afford to do

How much are student loans, when do you start paying back and what is the interest?

Basically, student finance is a government-financed loan that covers university students' tuition fees and living costs for the duration of their study.

The median wealth per adult in European countries (Spain does not fare badly)

On this map, we can see how much personal wealth the average European adult has. Wealth is shown in US Dollars and includes both financial and non-financial wealth. Non-financial wealth mostly consists of land and real estate. The reason this map shows the median and not the average is that an average is usually skewed by the extremely wealthy. This results is an amount that is far higher than the wealth of most adults. In the case of the...

Is it really so bad to want to marry rich?

Is it really so bad to want to marry rich? - IN FOCUS: Calls to find and marry a wealthy 6ft 5in man with a trust fund were everywhere at Glastonbury, harking back to a viral video celebrating this apparent ideal of modern dating. It’s all a bit tongue in cheek, writes Olivia Petter… but does it speak to a wider truth?

‘I've worked all my life and now they want to tax my pension’

We asked older people if they think politicians are doing enough for them

Millionaires reveal 8 frugal habits that helped them get rich

Couple who've bought FIVE houses by age 28 transform '70s' terrace into dream home... adding £140,000 value

DIY-savvy James and Charis took an old property 'back to brick' and spent two years renovating to make it 'future-proof'

I collect 50p coins - do I really have one worth £30,000? DAN HATFIELD replies

I've collected 50p coins for quite some time and would love to know the value of what I have accumulated over time.

How to Make a Trendy Money Plant Stick for Your Home | Money Plant Growing Stick//GREEN PLANTS

How to Make a Trendy Money Plant Stick for Your Home | Money Plant Growing Stick//GREEN PLANTS @GreenPlants5 In this video we show you how to make a money plants growing stick or plant pole to support and encourage the healthy growth of the plants. Choosing the perfect indoor plants and creating a growing stick to styling your own money plants climber with self watering system using plastic bottles, this DIY tutorial covers it all. Watch as we guide you through the steps to elevate your indoor garden or home or your living space. #greenplants #plantpole #moneyplant #growingstick #coirstick

'We started a business in male-dominated industry while having babies - and raised £5m despite not getting invited to golf'

Just 18% of companies in the UK are led by women, and while data suggests female entrepreneurs are on the rise, men still receive more funding and are entrusted with higher average loans to get them started.

The common mistake that can blow a major hole in your pension

Four in five pension savers are accessing their pot early and it’s costing them tens of thousands of pounds, a pension provider has warned. New analysis from Scottish Widows shows that 78pc of people raided their pension before they reached 65, pocketing an average of £47,000 in cash – which experts say puts them at risk of running out of money lat...

Homeowners told simple way to add £38,000 value to their properties

Experts say this addition to homes could prove to be hugely valuable

Billionaire Bunkers: The Rise of Doomsday Prepping Among the Super-Rich

More and more of the super-rich are equipping themselves with boltholes against calamity. The idea of building bunkers to survive any notional worldwide calamity is by no means new. From The Second World War to the nuclear age, bunkers were a by-word for survival. And in the modern age, disaster prepping is a big business. You can buy everything you need to wait out an apocalypse in some comfort. But what does relative comfort look like to the mega-rich. Why are billionaire bunkers a thing? How are they equipped... and what do they look like? Join our YouTube channel by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3asNo2n Find us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3PM21xW Find us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t2Huvb Find us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3wQfXzA Find us on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3wNsBOu Get the latest stories: https://interestingengineering.com/ Support IE for high-quality journalism: https://interestingengineering.com/subscribe

What It’s Really Like To Be $120K In Debt

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Shein London stock market float would trigger talks on tax, Reynolds suggests

Shein London stock market float would trigger talks on tax, Reynolds suggests - The Business Secretary expressed concern about a ‘loophole’.

Billionaire Warren Buffett’s 5 top tips for making your fortune

How family heirlooms can reduce your inheritance tax bill

With inheritance tax revenues at a record £7bn high, families are doing everything they can to avoid the punitive 40pc charge. If an estate is worth more than the nil-rate band of £325,000, then any value above this will be subject to death duties. An estate includes property, cash and personal possessions – including any antiques, jewellery and ar...

Five Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Retired

Not only can these insights save you a boatload of stress later in life, but they can help ensure that you have a happy retirement.

Best mattresses of 2024 reviewed: Memory foam, pocket spring and hybrid options

Best mattresses of 2024 reviewed: Memory foam, pocket spring and hybrid options - How to buy a mattress online and the top models on the market now, from pocket sprung, and memory foam to hybrid beds

Small pot pension rules: what are they and how do they work?

While it used to be common to work for only one or two companies for your entire career, workers today are likely to have moved jobs several times throughout their working lives – which can have a big impact on your pension savings. As a result of switching employers, you could end up with a large number of workplace pension pots – the average by t...

Can you have more than one Isa?

Before this year, savers were limited to only paying into one of each type of Isa in a tax year, but this rule has now been scrapped. There is currently no limit on the number of Isas you can have, or how many you can open or pay into. You might choose to open a new cash Isa if, for instance, you find one offering a higher interest rate than one yo...

How making tiny modifications to your car can end up costing you thousands

How making tiny modifications to your car can end up costing you thousands - Tempted to tint your car windows? Read this first

How to check if you on track for a comfortable retirement – and what to do if your’e not

How to check if you on track for a comfortable retirement – and what to do if your’e not - From pensions to investments, here’s what you need to know

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Top 6 US industries where you can earn the most money

The best budget beauty and make-up products that are just as luxurious as expensive competitors

The best budget beauty and make-up products that are just as luxurious as expensive competitors - We’ve got you covered on where to save in your beauty regime without losing out on product performance

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Euro dips as markets brace for post-election gridlock in France

By Harry Robertson and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) -The euro slipped and French bond futures fell after French elections pointed to a hung parliament, casting fresh uncertainty over markets as a period of gridlock looms. The euro dropped around 0.2% in Asia trade to $1.0819 and long-term French bond futures dipped 20 ticks for an implied yield of 3.13%. Analysts said markets would likely

How often do YOU use cash? Millions still rely on it says JOHN HOWELLS

The use of cash has dropped steeply over recent years. Many people now prefer the ease of banking online and using contactless payments.

The five decor mistakes that are making your home look cheap

Have you got any of these in your home?

Recruiter shares 3 things you should lie about in every job interview

Honesty is the “best policy,” we’re told. Well, apparently not when it comes to job hunting. Sure, fabricating achievements on your CV will inevitably come back to bite you on the backside but there are certain instances where erring from the truth is vital to your success, according to a recruitment influencer. Bonnie Dilber has amassed a loyal fo...

How to care for a money tree — 7 tips for thriving indoor plants

The experts share top advice on how to care for a money tree, including practical tips for watering, soil type, and pest control

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Will your pension deliver a comfortable old age? Savers are split on whether they'll make it

A third of people set to retire in the next two years are not confident they will be financially secure, according to a study by Barnett Waddingham.

Clever ways to save money on your food shop

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