Tuesday, 09 February 2010

Options for university fees need some studying

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At this time of year, prospective students will be anxiously examining the post (or possibly their emails) for offers from universities. Greater numbers of young people than ever before head for further education and the application process is a tense time for the whole family.

Armstrong Watson's latest money advice magazine

Armstrong Watson jan mag cover Armstrong Watson have produced another issue of their magazine with features on investment options, boosting your pension and savings and you can take a flick through an e-magazine version here.

Click here to get the facts about inheritance tax

Armstrong Watson tax The dramatic increase in property values in recent years has brought many more ordinary families within the Inheritance Tax net. You can find out all about how the tax might affect you by checking out this guide from Armstrong Watson.

It’s time that you made the switch

bankpic2711 According to a recent survey for Deloitte, one of the largest business advisory firms in the world, more than half of UK banking customers would only place their money in a bank or building society that has branches on their high street.

Know your limits!

andy bdugetbox If you’ve ever asked yourself where all your money goes, or you always seem to have spent your salary before the next pay day, you need to consider budgeting.

The day I died was the best day of my life...

Paul Dickson "Tell my friends and my kids and my wife that everything will be all right" These Lyrics inspired Paul Dickson, of Armstrong Watson, to think again about protecting the family in the worst case scenario.

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Visitors keeping Lake District shops afloat

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Money Matters - September/October

Money Matters front cover - Sept 09 Armstrong Watson have produced another issue of their money advice magazine and you can take a flick through an e-magazine version here and get advice on a range of topics

Money Matters - Autumn 09

Money Matters cover - AUtumn 09 In this edition: How decisions taken now will decide your wealth when you retire; How to deal with the effects of inflation; Freeing up the value locked in your home; Forced into early retirement by redundancy

Property – the long game

Commercial property has traditionally proven to be an investment opportunity, particularly for businesses buying their own premises and operating from them, potentially providing a solid base and longer term security for the company or partnership concerned.

Ethical? That’s up to the investor

NUCLEAR20LOU The recent announcement that the UK is to start construction of a new wave of nuclear power stations, with three likely to be built in Cumbria, has split opinion over the impact such plans will have on the environment.