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Estate Planning and the Enduring Power Of Attorney - Changes Imminent It can be hard to imagine that you may not be able to look after yourself at some point in the future. As most of us are only too aware though, the chances of this situation arising is likely. But who will look after your financial affairs? And how will it all work, especially if your situation deteriorates quickly? Let's look at the options available to you- Your Mortgage Endowment - Cash In Or Continue? Do you have a unitised with profits endowment plan? Is it on track to repay your mortgage loan? Are there alternatives available to you? There may well be, and it's not what the insurance company wants you to know Your UK State Pension and Missing Contributions Is it possible to boost your UK State Pension? What steps can you take to increase your income in retirement? By paying Class 3 National Insurance contributions all this is possible The UK Property Boom - Will It Continue in 2007 Whether we own property to live in, have it as an investment as a buy to let or as part of our portfolio in our ISAs or Pensions, the fortune of the property market is very important to our overall wealth. Critical Protection Issues - How To Get The Right Level of Personal Protection This is the second of a three part mini-series on protecting your family from the effects of death and illness. A morbid subject perhaps, but a crucial one that you shouldn't ignore. Real Estate Investment Trusts And Investing In Uk Commercial Property Perhaps the easiest option to consider is one of the 20 or so collective funds that invest in the sector. You really do need to do your research and understand exactly what you're investing in. 8 Critical Steps Towards Buy To Let Property Profits There are more than 526,000 properties in the UK with buy-to-let mortgages. Parent Landlords - A Good Option? Many clients we speak to have at some time posed the question - should we buy a property for our child(ren) going to University?It is a fair question as it seems a waste to pay rent when you can get something back. Also, as a caring parent you presumably would like your child to live somewhere decent and habitable. Critical Personal Protection Issues - Quality of Insurance Cover For the next three articles we'll look at the issue of how to protect yourself and your family from the financial effects of death and illness. These consist of:• The importance of the quality of your protection policies • How to get the right level of protection • A look at the actual claims experience of companies 8 Critical Steps Towards Buy To Let Property Profits We've all read the headlines professing that fortunes are being made in the property market. Whether you're just considering adding this asset class to your portfolio or are a more seasoned property professional, you need to know the essential steps involved to ensure you avoid the many pitfalls and increase your chances of making a reasonable profit (and reduce the headaches!). UK Resident Doctors and Dentists - 7 Tax Saving Tips for the Next 12 Months Well, here we are again. The start of a new tax year is upon us, bringing with it many opportunities to save tax (legally) and keep as much of your money in your hands, and away from Gordon Brown's. 7 Tax Saving Tips for the Next 12 Months Copyright (c) 2006 Ray Prince Well, here we are again. The start of a new tax year is upon us, bringing with it many opportunities to save tax (legally) and keep as much of your money in your hands, and away from Gordon Brown's. Active Fund Investment Management – Do You REALLY Know the Costs? Many investors are unaware (or don't care) how much they are actually paying in charges to their fund manager(s). The advertised 'Annual Management Charge' is only part of the costs incurred by investors on their funds. This article explores what the other charges are and is essential reading for all investors. Are You Making These Retirement Planning Mistakes?