On his podcast, the founder of MoneySavingExpert has broken down the complex rules behind Inheritance Tax, explaining how allowances work and why many estates never end up paying the charge. Inheritance tax is the levy applied to someone’s estate when they die, including assets such as property, savings, investments, businesses and other valuables. But Lewis
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. War-related ructions in energy markets have spilled over into coal. The rush for gas substitutes has pushed up prices for thermal coal, which is used to power electricity plants, by a fifth since US strikes
While buy-to-let real estate can generate steady cash flow and long-term appreciation, it also introduces specific tax rules, reporting requirements and potential liabilities. Rental income is generally taxable, but investors may qualify for deductions that reduce their overall tax burden. These can include expenses like mortgage interest, maintenance, depreciation and property management fees. Investors must
Benefits claimants and people on low incomes could be missing out on significant council tax support, with discounts available that can cut bills by up to 100%. Lower-income households will face added pressure as council tax bills rise for millions from 1 April, with most local authorities in England setting 5% increases that average £83
Tax season is growing more complicated as President Donald Trump’s tax policy reshapes deductions and planning. It comes at a time that AI innovations offer more tools to consumers while also threaten to disrupt software, financial planning and accounting services. From SALT stacking and bonus depreciation to costly mistakes by wealthy taxpayers, Bloomberg reporters break
Investing.com — BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) shares fell 5% Friday after Bloomberg reported the asset manager capped withdrawals from its $26 billion HPS Corporate Lending Fund, adding to concerns about the private credit industry. The decline pressured other private equity firms, with Blue Owl Capital down 6%, KKR falling 6%, Carlyle Group dropping 6%, Apollo Global Management
Key changes to the state pension qualifying rules are coming in very soon Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given an update about tax changes for the state pension(Image: UK Parliament) Chancellor Rachel Reeves has issued a statement about significant changes to tax on the state pension. The Government unveiled a new policy regarding state pension tax
A doctor has revealed what he believes to be the ‘most dangerous habit,’ which can lead to a plethora of different health issues, from increased inflammation to insulin resistance. Dr Eric Berg, who is known as The Knowledge Doc, took to YouTube where he shared his views on the worst habit that most people typically
At the Hubbis Independent Wealth Management Forum – Dubai 2026, Alexander Kearns, CEO and Co-Founder of DataDasher, examined how high-performing wealth teams are redesigning post-meeting workflows and operational infrastructure using advisor-focused AI. His presentation positioned workflow automation not simply as efficiency technology, but as a strategic competitive differentiator capable of improving client service, governance oversight
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