Archive for Miscellaneous

Simple Tips To Avoid The Online Scams

Even though the authorities around the world have acted upon the avalanche of SPAM now distributed via the internet, it seems that the new laws are yet to have a significant impact.  The problem is that it can be very difficult (if not impossible) to trace the origins of much of the SPAM communications dropping into your inbox on a daily basis.   Some of these campaigns are organised by highly skilled teams, who often pretend to be emailing you from a recognised company / association, attempting to retrieve your personal details.

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Inheritance Tax - The Creeping Threat

A recent report by the Halifax has highlighted the growing threat of Inheritance Tax (IHT), which is slowly but surely engulfing more and more of the population. Even though the government still insist that less than 6% of all Estates will incur Inheritance Tax duty, the signs are that this figure is rising all of the time - fuelled by the housing market.

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