Experts have expressed concern behind the headline figures

DWP £10,000 ‘trigger’ alert as new update given

Fees and funeral costs are rising and more taxes are coming for the middle class. So what can you do now to cut the cost of dying?

From probate to inheritance tax: how to save your family money when you die

HMRC expects the measure to raise an extra £315 million over four years

HMRC ‘check record now’ warning as new tax rules enforced from 2027

Advisers have welcomed proposed changes to the red/amber flag system and extra protection for Ssas transfers, but stressed the need for balance between preventing scams and delaying legitimate transfers.

Advisers green-light reforms to pension transfer regulations

Millions across UK ‘face new 22% HMRC tax’

It’s a separate legal document that can save a lot of headaches

‘Crucial’ UK £92 document ‘hugely underused’ and it’s not a will

New alert as £92 document is ‘as important as a will’ but ‘hugely underused’

Experts have said that many people in the UK don’t have it in place

‘Hugely underused’ £92 document ‘as important as a will’

Pressure is growing to reform or scrap the triple lock to preserve the state pension. Is the Labour government likely to make a change?

Should the state pension triple lock be scrapped?

The Pension Schemes Act will help tackle shortcomings identified by the Pensions Commission report but won’t fix the retirement crisis altogether.

‘We are already in a pensions crisis’, advisers warn after commission report

Large groups across the UK are now facing a severe cliff-edge when they retire.

UK pensions crisis ‘already here’ as 15 million Brits have not saved enough

“Excluding business sale proceeds from Temporary High Balance protection is a policy blind spot” say financial experts

“Excluding business sale proceeds from Temporary High Balance protection is a policy blind spot”

The potential mansion tax is the latest in a long line of property taxes that are reportedly being considered ahead of the Budget.

What the £2m+ mansion tax will mean for the property market

If the government were to make changes to capital gains tax on main residences it would have significant implications on the housing market.

Mansion tax would ‘paralyse’ the housing market

Financial advisers report a rise in businesses and individuals cancelling private medical insurance as tax pressures and costs mount.

Rise in people and firms cancelling private medical insurance as tax squeeze bites: “The numbers no longer stack up”

The prediction, from S&P Global, marks a sharp climb from August’s 3.8% rate and is double the Bank of England’s (BoE) 2% target.

Rachel Reeves slammed as UK economy on ‘toxic’ path to inflation chaos

Many households aren’t aware that the “unbeatable” savings account exists, experts have said.

‘Unbeatable’ savings account offers 50% bonus rate

With gold prices smashing through all time highs many UK investors are wondering how best to profit from soaring prices.

Gold fever: the smartest ways to buy and sell as prices hit record highs

Finance experts are warning people not to act on ‘speculation alone’ in the run up to the autumn Budget

People with pensions urged to avoid ‘knee-jerk’ mistake costing thousands

‘Cliff-edge’ benefit branded ‘ludicrous’ as people could miss out because of tiny amount of income

Pensioners told of DWP ‘£1 rule’ over £300 winter fuel payment

The Financial Conduct Authority revealed savers pulled £70.9billion from their pots in 2024/25

Rachel Reeves tax panic sees withdrawals rise 36% in stampede to the exit

Someone earning an average income in the capital faces a whopping price-to-income affordability ratio of 13.5.

Housing in London now classed as unaffordable at every income level

Bank of England’s decision to leave interest rates on hold ‘somewhat perverse’

The mutual is one of the few providers offering savers Bank of England base rate-beating returns.

Building society offers market-leading 7.5% interest rate on savings account

Principality Building Society is offering a market-leading 7.5% interest rate on its regular account - but how does it compare to other options on the market?

Savers to bag market-leading 7.5% interest rate on account with building society

Two of Britain’s most prominent pension experts have said they are planning to raid their savings pots amid fears Chancellor Rachel Reeves could slash the tax-free lump sum.

Leading pension experts consider cashing in tax-free lump sums before Budget

The financial pro has warned Brits against making ‘a very costly mistake’.

Financial expert shares one thing NOT to do ahead of Reeves’ Autumn Budget

Experts warned it “could prove a very costly mistake”

UK households warned against taking tax-free lump sums out of pensions

Advisers have warned UK individuals against taking tax-free lump sums from their

Advisers warn against taking tax-free lump sums from pensions

It could make all the difference in the years to come

People born before 1976 told ‘make crucial check now’

Feels like the clock’s ticking on this one

People in their 50s told to ‘make crucial pension check’ before time runs out

There is a 40% charge on parts of an estate above the threshold – and experts warn more families are being caught out

New ’40 percent’ tax alert as UK ‘many families are being caught’

The standard threshold - known as the nil-rate band - has been stuck at £325,000 since 2009

New ‘death tax’ warning as experts say avoid HMRC threshold risk

The chancellor mentioned Hargreaves Lansdown in the Budget as a wealth firm in a position to help people move from saving in cash Isas to investing in stocks-and-shares Isas.

Advisers question why Hargreaves Lansdown got a shout out in Budget

Cutting the cash ISA limit to £12,000 branded “another short-sighted move by the government” following Budget

Cutting the cash ISA limit slammed as “another short-sighted move by the government”

Raising dividend taxes will hurt the UK’s small businesses and entrepreneurial economy, warn workers in the sec…

Dividend Tax Raid Will Crush Entrepreneurial Spirit

Back in 2004, in a world that years away from facing the global financial crisis of 2008, Brexit and the covid pandemic, news headlines warned of the risks of an ageing population and the possibility of a 'demographic time bomb' that could come with it.

As the number of people aged over 100 doubles, here are three ways the ageing population will affect ALL our finances

Critics warn that any such move would “punish prudence”

Rachel Reeves faces backlash over potential pension plan

The price of an ounce of gold has stabilised at just above the $4000 mark after crashing down from all-time highs of over $4400.

Does the gold price crash signal full reversal or short-term correction? | Portfolio Adviser

Officially it may be stuck at 3.8 per cent, but for millions of people inflation will feel like it’s running much higher as prices continue to soar in the supermarket and utility bills head north.

UK inflation stuck at 3.8%: What it means for interest rates, mortgages and pensions

One expert says Britons could be making a mistake by not locking in their mortgage rate for more than two years, as interest rates might not fall as quickly as they expect.

HALF of mortgage borrowers fix for two years: Is it a good idea?

Reports suggest some people are withdrawing pension savings to spend now - but is it the right approach?

Should you be saving or spending pension cash before inheritance tax rules change?

Former Manchester United target Matt Jansen recalls agonisingly missing out on the World Cup and the incident that left him fighting for his life

‘I was set to play with Beckham at World Cup before road crash changed my life’

Advisers have warned sportspeople to “beware of sharks and predatory financial advisers” in the wake of former footballer John Barnes declaring bankruptcy.

Former footballer Matt Jansen gives warning after John Barnes’ bankruptcy

The tax could soon become a common bill for the middle class, not just the wealthy, as experts raise the alarm

UK families told to act as important tax trap awaits warn experts

Frank Lampard would be an ideal successor to Thomas Tuchel when the England manager’s job next becomes available, former Coventry striker Matt Jansen has exclusively told GOAL. The Three Lions legend is in the process of rebuilding his reputation as a coach with Championship promotion hopefuls and could be a contender to step into a prominent international post at some stage.

Frank Lampard identified as ideal replacement for Thomas Tuchel as England manager

With inheritance tax thresholds frozen, experts are warning middle class families who may not realise they could become liable in the near future

Middle class families ‘sleepwaking’ into major tax issue say experts

Financial experts have warned the Chancellor that expanding VAT in the upcoming Budget would “bludgeon” UK consumers and small firms — driving up costs, stalling growth and deepening the cost of living crisis.

Experts warn Chancellor against expanding VAT coverage in Autumn Budget

Would this be a fine Championship finish for Wrexham?

Former Wrexham player says where the club need to finish for a ‘good season’

Former Wrexham player reveals the ingredients needed for the club to achieve promotion

Wrexham have had a mixed start to life in the Championship and their Hollywood owners have been told they could regret one decision they made in the transfer window

Ryan Reynolds gets blunt verdict on Wrexham transfer mistake that could cost him

Wrexham&apos;s Hollywood owners have got ambitious goals for their club, but experts have advised of the dangers associated with trying to get out of the Championship

Ryan Reynolds given ‘chew you up’ warning as Wrexham eye bold Premier League bid

Wrexham have lofty ambitions of reaching the Premier League under the ownership of Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac, but have been cautioned that it won&apos;t be an easy task

Ryan Reynolds hit with harsh reality check over Wrexham Premier League target

Harry Kane is “not a player that is really exciting”, Matt Jansen has admitted to GOAL, but the prolific Bayern Munich striker could still end up going down in history as the England GOAT. One of the most consistent forwards on the planet is already the Three Lions’ all-time leading goalscorer and has their appearance record in his sights during the countdown to another World Cup.

Harry Kane ‘not exciting’ but could become England GOAT

Matt Jansen has, in an exclusive chat with GOAL, explained why Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard would be a good fit for the manager’s job at Wrexham. He has also admitted that Jose Mourinho would likely relish the “drama” of working alongside Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac in front of documentary cameras if the opportunity ever arose for him to take the reins at SToK Racecourse.

Steven Gerrard backed for future Wrexham job

Rachel Reeves’s Budget is expected to contain multiple tax rises, which is making many with large assets nervous

Why the wealthy are worried about Reeves’s Budget - and how they’re preparing

Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds have been informed by an old player who they should pick as their next manager if Phil Parkinson leaves his role at the Championship club

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham told to hire manager who was in last job for just 30 days

Wrexham have been told they made a mistake during the summer transfer window which could prove costly to resolve as they look to establish themselves in the Championship

Ryan Reynolds warned over Wrexham transfer error that could be expensive to fix

Analysts have said $5,000 gold is now “a reasonable waypoint”, as the price of the yellow metal continues to rise.

Gold smashes past $4,000 an ounce as economic uncertainty sparks global worry

Callum Conway assesses whether ‘robo-advice’ can really replace the human touch in pensions, as targeted support and pensions dashboards edge closer to reality

Blog: Can robo-advice really replace humans in pensions?

Artificial intelligence could be the “redemption” of robo-advice, according to Scott Gallacher, director at Rowley Turton.

‘I would not bet against robo-advice in the long run’

Auto-enrolment rules mean most staff have a workplace pension but some employers are more generous than others. We reveal the sectors that contribute the most.

The best job sectors for pension contributions

Gold has surged to an all-time high of $3,778 per ounce, with analysts warning it could hit $4,000 by Christmas. Silver has also soared 45% this year amid inflation and geopolitical uncertainty.

Gold hits record high as analysts predict $4,000 milestone by Christmas

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