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Setting goals for retirement Those who set tangible goals for the future could be £30,000 better off in retirement, according to new research. The Set the Right Goals study from Zurich UK found that those who set specific goals for when they are aged 65 or over are more likely to save, putting aside approximately… Continue reading Pension booster

Tax rate charge on transfers on or after 9 March 2017 Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) transferred on or after 9 March 2017 are now subject to tax charge at a rate of 25% on the transfer. The measure took effect with respect to relevant payments from QROPS from 6 April 2017. A QROPS… Continue reading Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes

Income Tax dividend allowance reduction On 8 March, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, delivered what people had expected – a Budget of few surprises to provide a ‘strong, stable platform for Brexit’. However, he did reveal the tax-free dividend allowance will be reduced from £5,000 to £2,000 from April 2018. The Treasury Budget… Continue reading Targeting support for investors

Do you have the time to keep fully up to speed with everything that’s going on? With a burgeoning choice of products on the market, and considering the busy lives we all lead, it can be difficult to find the time to keep fully up to speed with everything that’s going on – especially when… Continue reading Advice matters

Tactics investment fraudsters use to deceive over-55s The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is urging over-55s to check that investment opportunities are genuine before they part with their money. This comes as new research[1], commissioned as part of the FCA’s ScamSmart campaign, reveals that only two in five (42%) think they know how to spot a… Continue reading Inside the mind of a scammer

UK and European investment company managers comment on the outlook post-Brexit On Wednesday 29 March, Article 50 of the Treaty of Lisbon was triggered, formally notifying the EU that the UK intends to withdraw from membership and starting the clock for leaving negotiations. The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) collated the following views of investment… Continue reading Navigating markets

Key to a positive retirement lifestyle Unfortunately, some individuals do not realise the importance of planning for their retirement. The amount of money saved for retirement will eventually have a profound impact on how we live our lives and our standard of living in our golden years. Typically, retirement is the best time to transform… Continue reading Golden years

Over-55s risk falling prey to the inheritance ‘sibling tax trap’ On 6 April 2017, a new additional main residence nil-rate band (RNRB) was introduced, which allows for less Inheritance Tax to be paid in situations when a family home is left to children, grandchildren or certain other ‘qualifying beneficiaries’ – including stepchildren and foster children.… Continue reading Passing on wealth without further tax charges

What did it mean for your financial plans? The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, delivered his Spring Budget to Parliament on 8 March 2017. This Budget was the last one to take place in the spring. The Chancellor said last year that he wanted to simplify the whole business of setting taxes and government… Continue reading Spring Budget 2017

Millions of Britons face financial fallout should serious illness strike It’s easy to think that we will never be diagnosed with a critical illness, particularly when we feel healthy and energetic, but we can fall ill with very little warning. A critical illness can have a serious impact not only on Your OWN life, but… Continue reading Protecting your finances and well-being