Is your money going up in smoke?
A packet of 20 cigarettes costs around £7.72. If you smoke a pack a day and are thinking of giving up, you could invest around £2,817 a year and stop your money going up in smoke.
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Budget 2013 sparks ‘second home subsidy’ row
A 2013 budget initiative aimed at helping people get on the housing ladder has caused a row to erupt over whether it could be used to fund the purchase of second homes.
The initiative is designed to assist people with …
How does the 2013 budget affect beer drinkers?
The alcohol duty escalator was scrapped on beer and duty cut by 1p.
The alcohol duty escalator will still remain for wine and spirits.
Farrell Financial Planning are Glasgow based independent financial advisers (IFAs) and encourage only responsible drinking.
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How does the 2013 budget affect personal allowance?
The personal allowance for under 65 year olds is set to rise to £10,000 on 6 April 2014.
In the interim, the personal allowance for under 65 year olds is set to rise to £9,440 on 6 April 2013.
These …
Cyprus bailout: debate postponed by parliament
Cyprus’ parliament had been due to decide whether to back a controversial bailout deal for the country’s banks on Sunday 17 March 2013, but has pushed back the vote until Monday 18 March 2013.
Under the terms of the 10 …