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Trevor Law: Sell in May and go away - never been more fitting

Birmingham Post — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT

“Sell in May and Go Away” is probably the best known stock market adage.

Trevor Law: Beware - retirement income could be set for a fall

Birmingham Post — Fri, 25 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The state pension system is going through radical changes as announced by the Government last week.

Trevor Law: Can it be that the Apple has been poisoned?

Birmingham Post — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

A stock that has been in the media recently has been the US technology giant, Apple. It seems it is taking over our lives with most of us owning technology made by them or influenced by them in some way. They seem to make us want one of their products even without any specific need.

Trevor Law: Taking the private equity route in these austere times

Birmingham Post — Fri, 11 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

With the eurozone economy once again plunged into turmoil and stockmarkets going south, it seems that investors large and small are trying to avoid risk at all costs. At the same time, returns on cash and government bonds are minimal and not necessarily the safe haven they have traditionally been.

Trevor Law: Invest in water - but don't drown in blue gold

Birmingham Post — Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

To say the world is on the brink of water shortage is somewhat misleading. Approximately 70 per cent of the earth’s surface is covered with it. However, almost all of it (97.5 per cent) is found in oceans and so is too salty for use in agriculture or for drinking.

Trevor Law: Be wary of investing in your own company's shares

Birmingham Post — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT

The tax breaks may be tempting but investing in shares in the company you work for is not necessarily the shrewd financial move it might appear to be.

Trevor Law: Gold looks alluring as eurozone concerns fail to abate

Birmingham Post — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT

The return of uncertainty to world stockmarkets in the face of further eurozone debt worries has led to predictions that the price of gold will be on its way up to record levels very soon.

Trevor Law: The early bird may end up with a less taxing time

Birmingham Post — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT

For some of us there seems to be a thrill factor in leaving certain tasks or decisions to the very last minute even though we have had ample time or warning to deal with it.

Trevor Law: George Osborne leaves pensioners with much to ponder

Birmingham Post — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT

One of the main points to come from the red briefcase this year is the changes to the tax allowances for people aged over 65.

Trevor Law: The type of generosity to take advantage of

Birmingham Post — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Many entrepreneurs have an exit strategy that involves selling their business during their lifetime but for others the plan is for it to pass down to the next generation of the family.