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A New Chancellor's First Budget: Why the Rumours Matter Less Than Your Plan

On 28 October, Chancellor John Healey delivers his first Budget under PM Andy Burnham and the speculation is already flying: pensions, capital gains, property taxes, you name it.

Here's the thing: last time pension cash was rumoured to be under threat, withdrawals jumped 63% in a year as people rushed to act "just in case." Some of that was sensible. A lot of it, in hindsight, wasn't because you can't undo taking money out of a pension.

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Managing Money as a business owner

Being a business owner is rewarding, but it doesn't come without challenges, especially when income isn't consistent. Is your income seasonal? Does it come in lump sums once jobs are complete? These are common realities for many entrepreneurs across many different industries.

This inconsistency can make it incredibly difficult to manage your finances. How much should you be reinvesting in the business? When do you pay yourself? How do you prepare for expenses like taxes, insurance or stock?

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