The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is a government-backed scheme that protects consumers in the event that a financial institution fails. The limit of compensation per financial institution is £85,000 so, if you have more than this in one account, you need to look at spreading your investments across multiple Read more…
We’re delighted that Writers Tax has been awarded the Cyber Essentials Certification. Cyber Essentials is a Government backed scheme aimed at protecting against the vast majority of cyber attacks. The certification process has reviewed how we protect our data using firewalls, multi factor authentication, anti virus software, system updates and Read more…
It’s hard to keep up with everything that’s happening in the World of social media technology. One platform that’s risen to prominence over the last few years is TikTok. TikTok has become famous for young people posting short videos – often lip syncing, dancing or doing stunts. It’s also becoming difficult Read more…
It may be a good time to review your mortgage. House prices have increased in many areas and this can mean that the amount of the mortgage may now be a lower proportion of the value of the house. Lenders will often give better deals when the ‘debt to equity’ Read more…
Earning money as an author – whether as a sole trader or through a limited company – means you have to comply with the same rules that any business needs to follow. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the independent organisation responsible for protecting data privacy for individuals. Every small Read more…