Financial News Update we 30/04/2010

I hope you have had a good week?...

Well, it looks as though we are down to two candidates now or is it just the one?... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/election_2010/8652354.stm

Other than that, some interesting pieces, including news on how much is still wasted on Inheritance Tax as well as the fears over social care funding.

Also how badly affected are our pensions?...

Have a great Bank Holiday weekend!...

Estate Planning

Millions wasted in poor Inheritance tax planning http://ow.ly/17c1L2

Long Term Care

Fears Tories would take axe to social care funding http://bit.ly/bEAu70
Talks extended on NHP £1.1bn Debt shake-up http://bit.ly/cxHyAD

Retirement

How the recession bruised our pensions http://ow.ly/179Frc
Pensioners lose out by delaying annuities too long http://ow.ly/17akVF
Home reversion - Equity release explained - Your money - Which? Advice http://ow.ly/17buRh

Investments

FTSE holds firm amid downbeat news http://bit.ly/c4MqJO
FSA investigates RBS and Lloyds over complaints handling http://bit.ly/abZv5T
UK should start saving now for next crisis http://bit.ly/933WCZ

Regards
Kieron