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Inflation is so yesterday’s story…

By Phil Stevenson on Saturday, January 31, 2009

Originally published November 2008.
Nobody would have believed we could end up in this position where inflation is yesterday’s news. Well, October saw the biggest month-on-month fall in UK inflation since 1992, official statistics reveal.

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What does the future hold for investors?

By Phil Stevenson on Saturday, January 31, 2009

Originally published November 2008.
As world stock markets plunged over the preceding couple of months, investors were able to take heart from the latest words of Warren Buffett (commonly seen as the world’s most successful investor): he announced he was buying shares…

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With Profits under the spotlight again.

By Phil Stevenson on Saturday, January 31, 2009

Originally published November 2008.
Prudential has announced it will cut final bonuses on its with-profits policies due to the sudden market downturn. However, Prudential insists its with-profits funds are still well placed to protect policyholders from the full effects of the coming recession.

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What will it cost me?

By Phil Perry on Saturday, January 31, 2009

Originally published May 2007.
The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to raise interest rates earlier this month, although according to the minutes of the meeting some members questioned whether the increase should have been greater than 0.5%.

Phil Perry

Mortgage debt and using a trust.

By Phil Perry on Saturday, January 31, 2009

Originally published June 2007.
Let’s face it, property prices have risen over recent years to such an extent that a lot of us are now in a position where Inheritance tax (IHT), may become an issue. Even the increase in the Inheritance tax nil rate band has had minimal effect on our liabilities.

Phil Perry

THE FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY DOES NOT REGULATE SOME ASPECTS OF TRUST AND TAXATION ADVICE.
YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR OTHER LOAN SECURED UPON IT.

The guidance and advice contained within these article are subject to UK regulatory regime and are therefore primarily targeted at customers based in the UK.

ARK Financial Planning Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
ARK Financial Planning Limited
Independent Financial Advisers.
18-20 Stamford Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 1JZ.
Tel: 0161 303 9977,
Fax: 0161 303 8499,
E-Mail: answers@arkfp.co.uk.
Registered in England: No. 4975240.
Registered Office:
14 Warrington Street, Ashton-under-Lyne,
OL6 6AS.

THE FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY DOES NOT REGULATE SOME ASPECTS OF TRUST AND TAXATION ADVICE.
YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR OTHER LOAN SECURED UPON IT.

The guidance and advice contained within these article are subject to UK regulatory regime and are therefore primarily targeted at customers based in the UK.

ARK Financial Planning Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
ARK Financial Planning Limited
Independent Financial Advisers.
18-20 Stamford Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 1JZ.
Tel: 0161 303 9977,
Fax: 0161 303 8499,
E-Mail: answers@arkfp.co.uk.
Registered in England: No. 4975240.
Registered Office:
14 Warrington Street, Ashton-under-Lyne,
OL6 6AS.