Publisher's Synopsis
This covers virtually every form of investment - from annuities to antiques, bonds to BESs, pensions, PEPs and property. It gives advice on choosing the most suitable investments and outlines how to reduce the impact of tax. It also provides five and ten-year investment outlooks, shows how different investments work, how much to invest, the risks and returns, and shows how to monitor performance so maximum income is maintained.;This edition includes the latest Budget changes plus flow charts and case studies. Specialist contributors present facts about the options available. Starting from the mechanics of setting an investment in motion to the ways of monitoring its performance, the Guide examines five key factors in each investment - the risks involved; the outlay required; the time it takes to work; the "pros" and "cons"; and the results which might be expected.;Taxation is a vital consideration for successful investment, so the Guide includes advice aimed at keeping tax payments to a minimum. Fully up-to-date to include this year's tax changes, this edition gives particular attention to showing how to minimise the impact of capital gains and inheritance tax on profits.
