New integrated blog

Our blog is now integrated into our website. The blog address is www.consilium-ifa.co.uk/blog

Updated Will information

It is estimated that 50% that over half the UK population does not have an up to date will.

For more information on the importance of having a will visit

www.consilium-ifa.co.uk/wills.htm

January 2009 Newsletter

Our January 2009 financial planning newsletter is now available online.
Topics covered include

· Interest Rates reductions
· How to save tax this year
· 2008 Budget report
· Need a review of you finances
· Life cover and Critical illness
· Changes to higher rate tax
· Open market options and annuities
· Inheritance tax and Estate planning
· Financial services compensation scheme
· Retirement Planning
· Long term care
· Effects of the recession
· House repossessions how the government intend to help
· Self invested personal pensions

If you would like further information please feel free to contact us.

0.5% cut in Base Rates

The Bank of England announced a 0.5% reduction in BOE UK base rates for January 2009.

The cut although welcome has disappointed many business owners and commentators.

It was hoped that a larger reduction would have been announced.

However concern over the devaluation of sterling against the Euro and Dollar was factored into the rate decision.

Many savers will also be upset with the reduction that will certainly lead to lower savers rates being offered.