Smart TV
12 April 2010
The election promises hot up, what is good for you and who is leaving the UK
Last week was dominated by the debate about employers national insurance. I share my views and on the news that Ineos founder Jim Ratcliffe,has decided to relocate his operations to Switzerland.
Steve Martin CFP, is the Managing Director and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) / Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) at Smart Financial Planning
29 March 2010
Budget 2010 - Tax planning tips
This week Steve reviews the impact of the budget, looking specifically at the new and existing rules and how they will affect your tax planning.
Steve Martin CFP, is the Managing Director and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) / Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) at Smart Financial Planning
22 March 2010
Use it or Lose it - 3 massive year-end tax planning tips
The new tax year start on 6th April and a series of tax give-aways are lost if you do not use them before this time. Steve covers the 3 most important for you particularly the need to bring income FORWARD (i don't think we have ever suggested that before!) into this tax year rather than pay the higher rates that will apply next year.
Steve Martin CFP, is the Managing Director and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) / Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) at Smart Financial Planning
15 March 2010
Review of the Weekend's Papers
Steve Martin CFP, is the Managing Director and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) / Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) at Smart Financial Planning
15 February 2010
Save Tax - Invest for success
This weekend the papers have been full of stories of the new taxes to come later this year. I review the options and consider ways to reduce their impact. Also, ISA season appears to have started with all and sundry offering their, 'top tips' for placing your ISA cash. I offer my guidance and suggest you take all of this investment chatter with a pinch of salt!
Steve Martin CFP, is the Managing Director and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) / Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) at Smart Financial Planning
