by fpgonline | Jan 3, 2016 | Latest News & Blog
As of January 1, savers with large amounts of cash savings could face losing £100s in interest because of new rules which require splitting cash pots to ensure it is adequately protected. A key depositor protection deadline passed along with the 2015 year end, which...
by fpgonline | Jan 1, 2016 | Latest News & Blog
The Financial Planning Group would like to wish you all a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2016. If you would like to speak to us about your financial situation or retirement planning options, please call us on 0800 731 7614 or by e-mail...
by fpgonline | Dec 16, 2015 | Latest News & Blog
Investors who were tempted to place savings in the Governments ‘pensioner bonds’ will be disappointed to discover that the returns they expected have been halved. The bonds had been designed to encourage the over-65s to invest, with attractive returns on cash savings...
by fpgonline | Dec 10, 2015 | Latest News & Blog
Those who attended our recent Inheritance Tax Seminar were given the inside track on the changes unveiled in the Summer Budget that will reduce the burden of Inheritance Tax (IHT) for most families by making it easier to pass on the family home to direct descendants...
by fpgonline | Dec 6, 2015 | Latest News & Blog
The Bank of England (BoE) has raised concerns over the amount of buy-to-let home mortgages that are currently being issued and wants commercial banks to rein in their lending in this sector – however, the BoE hopes it can tackle the issue without having to raise...