Tax planning reimagined
Identifying the best options to preserve your wealth No one likes to pay tax on their hard-earned money. But due to the complexities of the tax system, without expert professional financial advice, some individuals could be paying more tax than necessary. Before the end of every tax year on 5 April, you have the opportunity […]
Responsible investing
Invest today. Change tomorrow Responsible, sustainable and environmentally friendly investing is here to stay. But, while demand is growing among all age groups, genders and income bands, some savers and investors are missing their biggest opportunity for responsible investing, which is through their pension.
Pension options
Planning your financial future, and how to get there One thing retirement is not, is an age. Not any more anyway. Gone are the days of being told to stop working one day and pick up your State Pension the next. Today you have new pension freedoms to decide when and how you retire.
Reduce your Inheritance Tax bill
10 ways to protect your estate for your loved ones Even those who believe they have moderate wealth levels may still need to take action to minimise Inheritance Tax, particularly if they own property and have savings and investments.
Wealth creation
Where can you turn if you want to invest tax-efficiently? Tax-efficiency is a key consideration when investing because it can make such an enormous difference to your wealth and quality of life.
Passing on pension benefits
Providing for your loved ones after your death If you’ve spent a lifetime saving for retirement, you’d probably like any remaining money to go to a loved one after your death. But whether pension benefits are payable to a beneficiary, and how they’ll receive them, is dependent on the type of pension you’ve chosen and […]
Advice matters
Life events that professional financial advice can help you navigate In the current climate, we understand that you may be feeling worried about your work, your finances and what the future holds.
Critical factor
Protection for you and your loved ones What would life be like if you were diagnosed with a serious illness? Things could change very suddenly. You’d get your family together and tell them what was going on. Before long, you’d start spending time in hospital for treatment. You may also need to take some time […]
Investing for your child’s future
Even small amounts can build up a substantial nest egg Decided it’s time to start saving for your little one? Putting money aside for your child is a great way to prepare them for their future, and can also teach them valuable lessons about their managing their finances.
Generation COVID-19
Financial support to younger members as a direct result of the pandemic The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to more people supporting younger family members financially. New research shows that 5.5 million older family members expect to provide additional financial support to younger members as a direct result of the pandemic[1].