There’s calls for British victims of usurious mortgage debts to be compensated by the taxpayer. There’s a good case for…
GFF’s Money Saving Life Hacks: Raffle Tickets
If, like me, you end up at several events a year where there’s a raffle, you can end up shelling…
Budget Anti-Climax
As usual, there is more talk about the Spring Budget before it happens than after – and that means we…
Gentle Reminder: Wait for the Budget Before Jumping to Conclusions
The Budget, published on http://www.gov.uk, often leads to media speculation and misinterpretation. Reading the full report is vital, as seen in the case of VAT on energy-saving materials. While the news reported 0% VAT, DIYers were still charged. Understanding the Budget’s impact firsthand is crucial for making informed decisions.
Month-End: February 2024
With boosters under the markets right now – I’m getting the illusion of getting rich quick! But higher numbers on…
Pension Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
There’s been a few sobering stories in the press this week about how; firstly how the UK state pension age…
Month-End: January 2024
It’s that time of year again. You’ve all (hopefully) submitted your self-assessment forms, and after paying for Xmas, looking forward…
Month-End: December 2023
Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas! This is an interim month-end – much like Weenie. So, has the Santa Rally been…
Month-End: November 2023
Coming a week late, here’s my November blog post. I’m getting so lazy at blogging; you’re lucky to get anything…
Month-End: October 2023
Party Season is over. We had parties for the Little Lady, the Master and a big Hallowe’en house party for…
Gentleman's Family Finances 