Spring Budget 2024 Pension Tax
Spring Budget 2024 – Pension Tax is Changing

Spring Budget 2024 – Pension Tax is Changing

Some 18 years ago in 2006, it became Government policy to put a limit on the size of a pension fund an individual could accrue before potentially incurring taxable penalties. This pension fund size limit

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Aspirational Early Retirement
Could you retire by 60?

Could you retire by 60?

How feasible is retiring by 60 for you? According to research by Royal London in August 2023, 38% of under 35s expect to retire by the age of 60*. But with current retirement living standards,

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Woman Reviewing Finances
Mind the gender gap in finance

Mind the gender gap in finance

Despite efforts by businesses and governments to tackle the gender pay gap, it remains a significant challenge for women. This is accompanied by other financial barriers such as insufficient maternity cover, childcare costs, and the

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Male Business Owner
Five benefits of having a Financial Planner when selling your Business

Five benefits of having a Financial Planner when selling your Business

Are you considering selling your business in the near future? Transitioning out of or selling a business can be one of the biggest financial decisions you will encounter and marks a critical transition into the

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Inheritance Planning
What are Nil-Rate Tax Bands and what do they mean for Inheritance Tax?

What are Nil-Rate Tax Bands and what do they mean for Inheritance Tax?

In a recent publication with Scottish Financial News, Rhian Morgan delves into the intricacies of nil-rate bands in the context of recent proposed changes to inheritance tax by the Prime Minister. With considerations of potential

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Living your best financial life happy couple
Striving to live your best financial life

Striving to live your best financial life

Speaking with The Press & Journal in September 2023, Chartered Financial Planner Paul McCabe suggests that a less transactional approach to financial advice, focusing on long-term and holistic benefits, can significantly enhance clients’ financial well-being. Paul

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Workplace Pension Pot
Is your workplace pension fit for the future?

Is your workplace pension fit for the future?

The evolving circumstances of the workforce, including staff turnover and life events, emphasise the need for regular pension updates, and external economic changes and market shifts since 2019 highlight the importance of reviewing the suitability

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Family Wealth Generations
When do you stop financially supporting your grown-up children?

When do you stop financially supporting your grown-up children?

In a publication in The Press & Journal, Chartered Financial Planner Alana Davidson considers the often grey area around money and adult children. A recent study reveals that one in 10 parents has taken on

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Next Generation
Encouraging the Next Generation into Good Financial Habits

Encouraging the Next Generation into Good Financial Habits

With the cost-of-living crisis, increasing rates of inflation and rising mortgage costs, financial advice is not limited to those planning, or enjoying retirement. There are many reasons to seek out financial advice when starting out,

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Assessing your Investment Risk Tolerance

Assessing your Investment Risk Tolerance

Before investing a penny, both you and your financial planner must agree on dealing with the inherent risk of investing. However, many clients cannot communicate their attitude to risk because they have never thought about

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