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4 May 2026

Savings and Dividend Taxes Are Rising — And the Squeeze Has Already Started

Interest rates are up, dividend allowances have been slashed, and HMRC is quietly cashing in. Here's what's happening — and what you can do about it.

By Robin Calvert
28 April 2026

The Bank of Mum and Dad Has a Serious Tax Problem

Parents are handing over six-figure deposits — but HMRC is watching. Here's the tax trap quietly swallowing family generosity in 2026.

By Robin Calvert
26 April 2026

The UK-EU Youth Experience Scheme: What It Would Actually Cost You

The UK-EU Youth Mobility Scheme sounds like a dream — but between visa fees, health surcharges & savings requirements, the real price tag might shock you.

By Robin Calvert
26 April 2026

How the US-Iran War Is Already Hitting Your Wallet

From soaring petrol prices to rising mortgage rates, the US-Iran conflict is already squeezing UK households. Here's what you need to know.

By Robin Calvert
25 April 2026

What Happens to Your Lifetime ISA If the Government Scraps It?

The Lifetime ISA is under threat. Here's what could happen to your savings — and what smart savers should be doing right now.

By Robin Calvert
25 April 2026

Your Pension and Inheritance Tax: What's Changing in April 2027 (And What to Do Now)

From April 2027, unused pension pots will count toward your IHT estate. Here's what's changing, who's affected, and what to do before it's too late.

By Robin Calvert
2 April 2026

Common Law Marriage Doesn't Exist in the UK — Here's What That Means for Your Money

Millions of UK couples think 'common law marriage' protects them. It doesn't. Here's what cohabiting without legal protection really costs you.

By Robin Calvert
2 April 2026

Welcome to FundedLife: Your Plain-English Guide to UK Personal Finance

FundedLife is the UK personal finance resource built for real life — plain-English guides for every major life stage, completely free.

By Robin Calvert