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Market Update – June 2024

09/07/2024 Gemma Trantum

The UK economy and political landscape experienced some important developments in June. The country elected a Labour government on 4 July, with markets largely calm and welcoming of the change o[...]

Inflation and Investing: A Short Guide

02/07/2024 Gemma Trantum

Inflation is the increase in the price of goods and services over time. Known as the ‘silent killer‘ of investments, it can erode the value of your wealth because as inflation increases, the[...]

6 Ways to Protect Your Family From An IHT Bill

01/07/2024 Gemma Trantum

More and more people are getting caught in the inheritance tax (IHT) trap as property values have soared, pushing many estates over the threshold. Only wealthy individuals paid the tax in the pa[...]

A Short Guide to Annuities

12/06/2024 Gemma Trantum

With Pension Freedoms and the increasing popularity of drawdown, annuities have become sidelined. But an annuity can offer valuable guarantees and could still have a place in your retirement pla[...]

Recent Capital Gains Tax Changes: What you need to know

12/06/2024 Gemma Trantum

In line with the 2022 Autumn Statement announcements, changes in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) have now come into force. The first reduction in the 2023/24 tax year took the annual exempt amount (A[...]

What Should You Do with An Unexpected Lump Sum?

12/06/2024 Gemma Trantum

It’s not unusual to daydream about an unexpected windfall. Whether it's a lottery win or an inheritance from a long-lost relative, we all have ideas about how we would spend the extra money. [...]

Market Review – May 2024

07/06/2024 Ged O'Neil Bell

May has been a significant month in UK politics and the economy. The next general election was announced, new inflation and GDP figures arrived (showing some encouraging signs), and stock market[...]

Equity Release – Should A Property Be Your Pension?

04/06/2024 Gemma Trantum

You might be keen to retire early with all sorts of plans for a new lifestyle. But the fear of not having enough money is holding you back. However, if you’re a homeowner, aged 55 years and[...]

The British ISA – What We Know So Far

29/05/2024 Gemma Trantum

While the reduction to National Insurance rates captured the headlines, another measure announced in the Spring 2024 Budget was the introduction of a British ISA. This will offer an additional �[...]

How to Make the Most of Your ISA in 2024

29/05/2024 Gemma Trantum

Investing in an ISA every year is a great way to benefit from tax-free growth. You can use your ISA to save for future goals or even to boost your retirement pot. You can contribute up to £20,[...]

Money Worries? – 5 Tips to Help You Sleep Better

29/05/2024 Gemma Trantum

Being unable to get to sleep is incredibly frustrating. No matter how many sheep you count, you just lie there tossing and turning. Or you wake in the middle of the night with some issue on your[...]

Financial Planning & Child Benefit: An Update

29/05/2024 Gemma Trantum

Child benefit or family allowance, as it’s sometimes called, gives you extra financial support if you’re responsible for bringing up children. In the 2024/25 tax year, as a parent or guardia[...]

Market Review – April 2024

03/05/2024 Ged O'Neil Bell

Markets have started to see some volatility in April, following (mostly) positive performance over the prior few months. Inflation data continues to improve, although progress appears to have sl[...]

6 Common Retirement Planning Mistakes to Avoid

09/04/2024 Gemma Trantum

Saving for retirement is probably your most important financial goal. There will come a point when you are no longer working and are reliant on the assets you have built up during your working life. T[...]

6 Key Pillars of a Financial Plan

09/04/2024 Gemma Trantum

Financial planning can be complex, and the best solution for one person often doesn’t work as well for someone else. It’s easy to become focused on investment returns, when really, this is only pa[...]

5 Tax Hacks to Ease Financial Pressure

09/04/2024 Gemma Trantum

Despite inflation starting to ease, costs are still on the rise, with many households and businesses facing increased financial pressure. Every extra penny in your pocket counts at times like this.[...]

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