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Check out the latest episode of PensionBee UK’s #pensionconfident podcast - we had fun recording it

So far, my Budget prep extends to moving my gym session to the dead hours before PMQs start May also need to sling dinner in the slow cooker, for any chance of a meal afterwards #braceforimpact #lifeasapersonalfinancejournalist #Budget2024

Bets on how many times ‘£22 billion black hole’ can be referenced in one speech? #Budget2024

Damn it. Closing the loophole so inherited pensions will get hit by inheritance tax in future There goes my IHT strategy #budget2024

Hitting people buying second homes and therefore a side swipe at landlords) by increasing the higher rate of stamp duty on second and additional properties from 3% to 5% #budget2024

Bad news for private schools confirmed - VAT on school fees from January 2025, and removal of business rates relief from April 2025 #budge2024

Jam tomorrow for the ‘working people’ repeatedly referenced in the budget: thresholds for income tax and National insurance will only be frozen until April 28, and will be updated in line with inflation after that. Let’s see what happens in practice #budget2024

Anyone that administers salary sacrifice schemes is going to be busy - with the increase in employer NICs, offering pension contributions via salary sacrifice will become more attractive #budget2024

Longest budget speech I have ever heard #budget2024

Has anything good ever come from a phone call that starts 'Congratulations! You are eligible...'?

This is my favourite take on the Budget so far

If you’re worried when you see your pension balance go up and down, don’t worry. It’s normal for your pension balance to fluctuate as it's a long-term investment. Faith Archer explains that staying focused on the long-term can help keep your retirement plans on track.

A quarter of self-employed Brits spend an entire working day on #taxreturns, according to GoSimpleTax I feel like something out of Ab Fab: "Just the one, dear?"

Hangover from lockdown

What am I missing? Why is 1,525 a significant number?

Writing money-saving tips for Yours magazine today, and so far I've downloaded the Seatfrog app and ordered cotton vegetable storage bags ready for cheap Easter veg offers Never say I don't take my own advice😁

Sorry to see that Make My Money Matter is closing, it has done some great work showing the power of pension money to make positive impact on the environment

I am at the 'book long-delayed optician's appointment' stage of procrastination with my current article #freelancelife

On his girlfriend's clothes spending: "The rest would look better to me in her ISA" Monevator does make me laugh, always worth a read