Financial Planning
Globally, signs suggest the pace of inflation is slowing. However, businesses in some sectors are struggling and weighing on economies. Read on to discover some of the factors that affected investment markets in August 2023. According to a Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) from JP Morgan, reports indicated that manufacturing in Asia, Europe and the US […]
Despite playing a pivotal role in keeping businesses running as they switched to remote working during the pandemic, Zoom has ordered its staff back to the office. Yet, research suggests both employees and employers are keen to embrace a more flexible approach to work. The video communications company has told staff who live within 50 […]
High inflation and rising interest rates aren’t just affecting households, they’re affecting the UK’s public finances too. Forecasts suggest the government may need to implement tax rises to avoid debt spiralling. According to the Office for National Statistics, at the end of July 2023, public sector debt was an eye-watering £2.57 trillion. That is the […]
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) could provide you with protection when you’re most vulnerable by giving someone you trust the ability to make decisions on your behalf. Yet, a survey in the Independent, found that less than half of married couples have an LPA. If it’s something you don’t have in place, here are […]
When you access your pension, you can often take a tax-free lump sum. While this may seem an attractive way to fund your early retirement plans, there are some essential things you need to consider first. You can usually access your pension from the age of 55, rising to 57 in 2028. You can typically […]
Over the last few months, you’ve read about the potential benefits of investing, what to consider when creating a risk profile, and how you could improve tax efficiency. Now, read on to discover why reviewing your investment portfolio is a crucial part of managing your assets over the long term. Reviewing your investments too frequently […]