Archive for March, 2010

ISA limits to increase in line with inflation.

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 Posted in Economy, IFA, Money, Trumpo | Comments Off

Good news for those wishing to put a bit of cash away. Read more..

Bad news for the million pound plus first time buyers.

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 Posted in Debt, Economy, Loans, Money, Mortgages | Comments Off

Stamp duty raised to 5% for purchases over a million - ouch! Read more..

Stamp duty threshold doubles.

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 Posted in Debt, Economy, Loans, Money, Mortgages | Comments Off

Well done to Alastair and co' for increasing the stamp duty threshold to 250,000 pounds. Read more..

Life insurance is the most important insurance of them all.

Monday, March 8th, 2010 Posted in IFA, Loans, Money, Mortgages, Trumpo | Comments Off

About 20 years ago, little old Trumpo was an insurance salesman and always believed that life insurance should be the No 1 priority when planning your finances.  Read more..

Stamp duty return hits first time buyers for six.

Monday, March 1st, 2010 Posted in Credit cards, Debt, Economy, IFA, Loans, Money, Mortgages, Trumpo | Comments Off

In what can only be described as a dramatic drop in new mortgage lending in January 2010, it appears to be the return of stamp duty that has put the boot ... Read more..