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End Of Year Returns In The UK

Tax Return

The new accounting year has already started in the UK, but there is one last task that needs to be done: your employer annual return. By May 19th you will have to submit your return, which sends shivers down the spine of all but the most accounting-savvy. However, salvation is at hand because this will be the final year for submitting an annual return in this manner; from next year onwards it will be an automatic process. Read more…

Eight Surprising Side Effects of Good Credit

house of credit cards

Of course everybody knows the main benefits to having good credit history and a solid score: lower interest rates on loans, which can save anywhere from hundreds to thousands over the course of the life of a loan. And of course, we all want low interest rates when it comes to mortgages and car loans. Read more…

5 Work Habits That Will Keep You Effective

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I’ve been talking about workplace effectiveness (not efficiency) quite a lot lately, yet the topic still seems to be very lively.

In essence, being productive and effective can become a big challenge if you don’t have any system set or some good habits in place. This is especially significant if you’re running a business (if you’re your own boss). Read more…

Understanding Why Life Insurance Is So Important

Stepstones and pitfalls

Many people don’t understand the importance of life insurance, this may because it’s not mandatory in the UK, but at the same time it can make a big difference to your family should something happen to you. Read more…

A Review of Barron’s Magazine

Barron’s Magazine is widely regarded as one of the best financial publications and is delivered to your door weekly.  It comes with two different and distinct sections including items such as news, interviews, stock market analysis, and lifestyle subjects… all of which are aimed at financial professional and investment bankers.  Without doubt, the most useful content inside Barron’s Magazine is the information about stocks and shares.  They even include interviews with stock market fund managers and have in-depth articles on specific industry segments and featured companies. Read more…

Considerations Surrounding Online Currency Exchange For Your Holiday

Currency Exchange

Exchanging your currency at the airport may be the most convenient way to get your travel money but it is often not the best way. Besides turning up at the airport’s bureaux de exchange to find that they do not have a single coin of your much-needed currency moments before your flight, you will no doubt discover a very mediocre rate available. Read more…

Get Financially Prepared for a Medical Emergency

Spring - Young woman under blossom tree enjoy sun

No one likes to think about them, but emergencies do come up. And one of the reasons they are so scary is because we never know exactly when an emergency will rear its ugly head. Medical emergencies especially are among the scariest, because they often involve the health of our loved ones or our own well-being. Read more…

What You Need To Know When Hiring Out Your Home For The Olympics

London 2012 Olympic Games

The Olympics are far more than just the biggest sports events in London this year – they’re the biggest sports events worldwide in 2012. While billions of spectators are set to closely follow the celebrations on their TV, the city is looking forward to tens of thousands of visitors from around the globe. Read more…

Top 5 Reasons Companies Should Give Back to Their Community

Top 5 Reasons Companies Should Give Back to Their Community

Charitable work is not a new concept, especially not in the corporate world. Many companies have options for employees to donate money from their paychecks to charity, nonprofit fundraisers, and community events in an effort to do their part to give back. Read more…