Considering making contributions ahead of the tax year end? Investing for the future is vital if you want to enjoy a financially secure retirement, and it requires you to look at the big picture. Although pensions can be complicated, we will help you get to grips with the rules if you are considering making contributions… Continue reading Looking at the big retirement picture
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For the life you want
Building up your nest egg is more discipline than difficult For today’s retirees, retirement has changed almost beyond recognition since their parents’ day. Building a retirement fund requires saving enough money to pay your bills and continue living comfortably when you are no longer drawing an income. The thought of it may be daunting; it… Continue reading For the life you want
Pension unlocking
Treasury enjoying a tax bonanza from pension withdrawals Following changes introduced in April 2015, you now have more choice and flexibility than ever before over how and when you can take money from your pension pot. You can use your pension pot(s) if you’re 55 or over and have a pension based on how much… Continue reading Pension unlocking
Exploring your ISA options
Time to give your financial future a boost? The end of the tax year on 5 April is fast approaching, so make sure you’ve made the most of your annual allowances before it’s too late. No matter what, why or how you want to save and invest, an Individual Savings Account (ISA) could help make… Continue reading Exploring your ISA options
Plan, prepare
Making new year’s tax saving resolutions At this time of year, we think about New Year’s resolutions, and it’s also a good time to start planning our tax affairs before the end of the tax year on 5 April. As you think about 2019 and your goals for the coming year, we can help to… Continue reading Plan, prepare
Gifts of the financial variety
The best gift you can ever make to your grandchild or grandchildren this festive period will have a longer-lasting impact Your grandchild or grandchildren may want the latest toy or gadget this Christmas, but how about giving them a present that can help their financial future? UK tax laws allow children to receive pension contributions… Continue reading Gifts of the financial variety
Make writing your will your top 2014 New Year resolution
Save your loved ones from any additional stress at what is likely to be a very difficult time As much as we might not want to think about it, we are all going to die one day. Most of us know that we should write a will, but most of us never get round to… Continue reading Make writing your will your top 2014 New Year resolution
Are you making the most of your finances?
Keeping your tax bill to a minimum is not a matter of aggressive or complex tax schemes During this period of austerity, why pay more tax than you need to? Sensible tax planning is an essential tool in making the most of your finances. Keeping your tax bill to a minimum is not a matter… Continue reading Are you making the most of your finances?
Safeguarding your income and family wealth
We can help provide significant peace of mind to you and your family What would happen to your family if something were to happen to you or your partner? We all want to protect what’s important to us. And while most people recognise the importance of taking out insurance to cover valuable possessions such as… Continue reading Safeguarding your income and family wealth
Tax-efficient investing made easy
An Individual Savings Account (ISA) is a tax-efficient ‘wrapper’ designed to go around an investment. You’ve got until 5 April 2014 to use your current 2013/14 tax year annual ISA allowance before you lose it forever. Splitting the investment The crucial thing to remember is that in every tax year – which runs from… Continue reading Tax-efficient investing made easy
