One day, perhaps, society will go totally cashless. Whether or not this will be a benefit is an open question. Until then, however, cash will stay a fact of life and governments will control it (sometimes via central banks). This means that the value of money can...
While the economy reopening is cause for celebration, it’s important to balance that with caution. People going out more often means homes being left empty more often. That creates opportunities for burglars. If you’ve let down your guard over the course of the...
The basic idea behind Inheritance Tax (IHT) is simple. When you die, the value of your estate will be assessed and if it falls over a certain threshold, HMRC will claim a share of it. In practice, however, your tax liability can depend largely on your ability to plan...