With potential spending cuts or tax rises looming in the autumn Budget, personal finance experts share six proactive steps freelancers can take now to safeguard their finances Surprises that come in boxes are usually a good thing. However, personal finance and pension experts say any surprises coming out of the Chancellor of Exchequer’s Red Box […]

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The festive season is over, and while many are looking forward to a fresh start, January unfortunately brings a surge in divorce enquiries known as “Divorce Day.” In this article, we explain what Divorce Day is, why it happens to fall on January 6th, and why it has become increasingly relevant for self-employed individuals. Why […]

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Katherine Steiner-Dicks speaks with Sophia Lan, former freelancer, financial coach and startup founder, to learn how one of her biggest mistakes ended up as the inspiration behind her award-winning business. Now she’s helping freelancers and others build secure strong financial futures Let’s start at the beginning… “After being scammed…and losing $5000 in an investment in […]

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Many people want to retire between 66 and 70 and freelancers fall within that group. A new survey reveals this age range as the retirement sweet spot. But  a shocking 16% of people have absolutely no idea when they’ll be hanging up their boots – and that includes people over 55. The study, conducted by […]

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£880 Million in Lost Investments to Fund Charities, But Don’t Panic Yet The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced new rules to expand the Dormant Assets Scheme, unlocking an estimated £880 million from forgotten investment accounts to benefit charities across the UK. “This is set to provide a £880 million boost for good causes, using […]

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Policies on inheritance tax, pensions, IR35, national service and defence: pros and cons The upcoming general election on July 4th in Great Britain has several political parties presenting diverse tax policies that will significantly impact self-employed individuals and agency contractors. This analysis breaks down the major parties’ tax proposals revealed in manifestos or indicated as […]

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