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Umbrella company contractors told 'money woes can make relationships stronger'

Posted by Daniel FrostThe effects of financial difficulties on a family relationship have been described to company umbrella contractors as "a bit like going through a war", according to on...

Company umbrella contractors warned 'pensions falling in value'

Posted by Sarah PuttThe increase in inflation figures is causing pensions to suffer a decrease in value, umbrella company contractors have been warned.Jasmine Birtles, founder of moneymagpie.com, sta...

Inflation and pay figures 'set to hit families hard'

Posted by Sarah PuttHard-up families are set to be hit with the release of both the inflation and pay figures this week, company umbrella contractors were told.As concerns over family finances contin...

Umbrella company contractors told 'beware interest rates'

Posted by Daniel FrostContractors with an umbrella company have been told to be aware of interest rates if taking out loans or credit cards.Richard Sorsky, money advice co-ordinator at the UK Insolve...

Love-splits 'could cause debt issues'

Posted by Sarah PuttRelationship breakdowns have been blamed as a key reason for people suffering debt problems, umbrella company contractors may be interested to hear.According to research by the De...

February 'could pose debt risks to the self-employed'

Posted by Sarah PuttSelf-employed workers with an umbrella company have been told that February could pose further debt risks.The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group said that while most people assume this ...

Now is the 'ideal time' for financial scams

Posted by John CrawleyThe recent spending cuts and tax rises have made this time an ideal period for money scams, those with an umbrella company have been told.Justin Modray, from CandidMoney.com, sa...

Umbrella company contractors warned over credit card dangers

Posted by Daniel FrostUmbrella company contractors who choose to rely solely on a credit card as a financial safety net could find themselves facing mounting debt, according to an expert.Susan Barcla...

Life insurance 'important for company umbrella contractors'

Posted by Sarah PuttThose with umbrella companies have been told of the importance of taking out a life insurance policy.Malcolm Tarling, spokesman for the Association of British Insurers, believes t...

Many grandparents 'becoming silver savers'

Posted by Sarah PuttPeople with umbrella companies have been told that 'silver savers' put away about £1,000 a year for their grandchildren.This could work out at up to £20,000 be...

Over half of women seek financial independence

Female company umbrella contractors could be gaining more financial independence, if new research is anything to go by.A study from Halifax Savings is the basis of the claim, after it found that 89 p...

A financial advisor 'could help company umbrella contractors'

Posted by John CrawleyCompany umbrella contractors have been advised to seek out a financial advisor to help them analyse their money flow.This is according to a spokeswoman from Aviva, who also note...

Umbrella company contractors warned inflation set to increase

Posted by Daniel FrostContractors working with umbrella companies have been warned they are likely to feel the negative effects of inflation for the foreseeable future, as the rate is set to continue...

Umbrella company contractors told of 'ideal borrowing solutions'

Posted by John CrawleyCompany umbrella contractors have been told of the reasons why they should avoid seeking out high interest rate lenders.Tim Nichols, spokesperson for Child Poverty Action Group,...

Umbrella company contractors: People 'frightened' to talk about debt

Posted by Sarah PuttPeople who are suffering from debt problems keep the issue to themselves, because they are fearful of the consequences, company umbrella contractors have been told.Catherine Hearn...

Umbrella company contractors 'should deal with debt now'

Posted by Daniel FrostCompany umbrella contractors have been given some advice on how to deal with debt, so that it does not hamper them throughout 2011.David Rodger, managing director of the Debt Ad...

Umbrella company contractors 'not paying enough into pension schemes'

Posted by John CrawleyMany company umbrella contractors are failing to pay enough of their incomes into their pension schemes, an expert has warned.Robin Ellison, partner at Pinsent Masons, believes ...

Young umbrella company contractors 'will struggle with debt'

Posted by Sarah PuttCompany umbrella contractors will find it harder to clear their debts in the next couple of years, according to one expert.Nick Bamford, chief executive of Informed Choice, has to...

Company umbrella contractors 'may see prices rise as well as VAT'

Posted by Daniel FrostA variety of strategies will be used to deal with the VAT increase, those with an umbrella company in the retail sector have been told.Some businesses may choose to attempt to d...

How VAT rise may affect company umbrella contractors in retail

Posted by Daniel FrostUmbrella company contractors in the retail sector have been told that while some businesses will be able to absorb some of the cost of the VAT rise, others may be forced to infl...