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Guide: Planning for a longer life: Wellbeing tips and financial management strategies

Average life expectancies have increased significantly in recent years, both in the UK and the rest of the world. While people living longer is always good news, it also brings new challenges for your health and, crucially, your finances. Maintaining your physical and mental wellbeing over a longer life requires more than just good luck. […]

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What the Back to the Future ripple effect could teach you about financial planning

It’s been 40 years since Back to the Future delighted cinema-goers with its time-travelling adventure. Teenager Marty McFly discovers the power of the “ripple effect”, and it’s something that could be valuable when you’re creating a financial plan as well.  One of the plot devices in Back to the Future is the ripple effect – […]

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Read our brand-new guide filled with key information, tips and insights to keep you safe from financial fraud

You may have seen the recent headlines about Marks & Spencer (M&S) and the significant cyberattacks the retailer has been a victim of, causing immense disruption to its online operations and costing an estimated £300 million in profits. In this case, scammers have stolen key customer information, which the BBC reported could include names, email […]

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Could Labour break a “50-year tax taboo” to cut borrowing?

A recent article published by an influential think tank, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), has suggested that the Labour government should consider increasing the basic rate of Income Tax in order to boost revenue and curb the amount of money it has to borrow. Doing this would break a so-called “taboo” as no chancellor […]

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How to use the “gifting from income” rule to reduce your estate’s Inheritance Tax bill

According to a Citywire report, forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) suggest the amount of Inheritance Tax (IHT) paid to HMRC will have increased by 11.6% in 2024/25 compared to 2023/24. This will mean that the total amount of IHT paid in the 2024/25 financial year will have reached a record high of […]

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Financial protection: 3 useful questions to help you calculate appropriate cover

Financial protection may provide you or your loved ones with a financial injection when you need it most. Calculating what level of cover is appropriate for you is an essential step to take when comparing options. Over the last couple of months, you’ve read about why financial protection is important and the different types that […]

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