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Many of us will be making a New Year's resolution to sort out our finances in 2012 ā but an often overlooked part of putting your finances in order is making sure that your tax planning is effective. Are you claiming all the tax relief you're entitled to? Are your investments arranged in the most tax efficient way?
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The year ahead will offer golden opportunities for some businesses, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has said.
Set against a backdrop of sluggish economic growth and global market uncertainty, 2012 will not be easy; but there will be openings for those businesses wanting to grow, innovate and expand says John Walker, national chairman of the FSB.
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Around 50% of us make New Yearās Resolutions and āsort the finances outā must be one of the most popular: but thatās a little vague ā itās more a wish than a firm commitment to take action. Looking at the recent appointments weāve had with new and existing clients, here are the topics that weāve discussed most often. If youāre determined to sort out your finances, these may give you some food for thought.
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Along with decisions to lose weight and stop smoking, āsort out the mortgageā must be one of the most popular New Yearās resolutions. But sorting out what is most peopleās biggest monthly expense makes good sense at any time of year. There are good financial planning reasons for reviewing your mortgage on a regular basis ā but if you are thinking of moving to a different lender, you also need to be aware of the potential costs involved.
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With George Osborneās Autumn Statement and the strike by public sector workers happening almost simultaneously, an announcement by Pensions Minister Steve Webb about auto-enrolment in pension schemes was never going to grab the headlines. However, the announcement does have significant implications for Britainās small businesses.
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When you realise that the āItalian 10ā trending on Twitter refers not to Antonio Cassano's goal against Northern Ireland but to the yield on the Italian 10 Year Bond, then you know the European debt crisis ā and the consequent turmoil on the world stock markets ā remains alive and well.
