Financial Planning
One of the reasons why pensions are an excellent way to save for retirement is the tax relief you benefit from. Yet, figures suggest that pension savers could be missing out on millions of pounds that could boost their pension fund. What is pension tax relief? To encourage workers to save for retirement, the government […]
This afternoon, Rishi Sunak has delivered the first Budget of the new Conservative government. With a large majority behind him, the theme of the Chancellor’s speech was to deliver the promises made in the party’s election manifesto or, as Sunak himself repeatedly said, to ‘get things done’. Of course, the coronavirus outbreak has significantly changed […]
After delays and the appointment of Rishi Sunak as Chancellor just weeks ago following the resignation of Sajid Javid, the Budget was finally delivered this afternoon. It’s the first to be given since the UK left the EU on 31st January 2020, with the country now in a transition period, and comes amid the coronavirus […]
The current tax year ends on 5 April 2020 and this date represents the final chance to use many of your annual thresholds and allowances. And, as you don’t have the option of carrying forward many of these allowances, failing to use them means you lose them. Keeping track of changing thresholds and effectively managing […]
Welcome to our latest update on the investment market. We take a quick look at some of the key factors that influenced the stock market in January and could continue to do so over the coming months. It’s the start of a new year, but when it comes to the markets, many of the persistent […]
Not so long ago, the stereotype of old age focused on the negative. Perhaps facing illness or struggling to leave the house. Today, that’s not the reality for many people. It’s common to see people in their 80s and beyond fully enjoying their life. So, what can you do to reach a ripe old age […]