Financial News Update we 28/05/2010

Well, it’s been a mixed week - weather wise - and I am now left wondering if that’s it for the summer – let’s hope not?!...

A good mix of articles this week on a wide range of personal finance topics so I hope you find something of interest for you and/or your friends/family.

Let me know if you have any questions and have a good Bank Holiday weekend!

Estate Planning

Paying Inheritance Tax using the deceased's National Savings http://ow.ly/17syDK
Paying Inheritance Tax on account : http://ow.ly/17ukpA
CGT rate rise may be offset by taper relief http://bit.ly/dfKQ2Z

Long Term Care

Nursing homes hit by budget demands http://ow.ly/17qtGp
UK To Reform NHS Health System And Social Care http://ow.ly/17tyCd
Can the new government solve the long-term care dilemma? http://ow.ly/17tBIo
NHS 'reorganisation' is outlined http://ow.ly/17v3L8
Why long-term adult care funding must be reformed | 247 ... http://ow.ly/17w5D9

Retirement

Great news for pensions under Cameron – but questions remain http://ow.ly/17rOhm
New annuity rules will help only the richest http://ow.ly/17sCGi
How to make sure your pension won't go to pot http://ow.ly/17sSE0
BBC News Personal pension contributions dip by £1bn http://ow.ly/17t7wv
Top Pru exec slams Govt annuity policy http://ow.ly/17vy7n

Investments

Choosing a cash Individual Savings Account http://ow.ly/17sdvg
Morningstar to rate UK investment trusts http://ow.ly/17trLt
Child Trust Funds to be axed - HMRC document: http://bit.ly/bVaJcs

Regards
Kieron

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The purpose of these updates is to report article content that may be of interest to you and/or your friends/family etc. Any information should not be construed as specific financial advice. Therefore, before any financial decision is made or plans are implemented, independent financial advice should be sought. Regards, Kieron
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