Ruth Emery

1 week ago | msn.com | Ruth Emery

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2 weeks ago | moneyweek.com | Ruth Emery

What springs to mind when you think of the Seychelles? A tropical island paradise in the Indian Ocean, perhaps, or pristine white beaches and clear, turquoise waters. But this African archipelago of 115 islands boasts so much more. There’s the nature side. Think giant tortoises, endangered turtles, colourful birds and exotic plants. Then, there’s the adventure side, with plenty of hikes and water sports. The fourth facet is the exquisite food.

4 weeks ago | msn.com | Ruth Emery

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4 weeks ago | moneyweek.com | Ruth Emery

High-earning parents will soon be able to pay the high income child benefit charge (HICBC) through their payslip, saving them the hassle of filing a tax return. The announcement was part of a series of tax changes unveiled in the Spring Statement. From the summer, employees liable to pay the HICBC will be able to report their family’s child benefit payments through a new digital service and opt to pay the charge directly through PAYE, without the need to register for self-assessment.

4 weeks ago | moneyweek.com | Ruth Emery

The average pensioner income has been largely stagnant, increasing by just £15 over the past 14 years, according to data released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Pensioner incomes now sit at £407 a week on average (for 2024), compared to £392 in 2010. The money retirees receive could be from workplace and personal pensions, the state pension, profits from investments, part-time work, and any other sources of income.