Income Tax on student earnings, funding your children through university or purchasing a student house are three tax planning points of which you should be aware if your children are heading off to university or already undertaking their studies.
Armstrong Watson is delighted to announce that Penrith-based Senior Financial Planning Manager, Justin Rourke, has been promoted to Financial Planning Director - Head of Advice.
Being frank about your finances is important in any relationship. But cohabiting couples in particular, who do not have the same legal protections as those who are married or in civil partnerships, need to know where they stand should one of them die or the relationship break down.
If you thought inheritance tax was now simply for extremely wealthy people to worry about, think again. Rising property prices have meant more estates than ever are likely to face an inheritance tax bill.
Many people might speculate about the value of independent financial advice, and while the advice everyone receives will be different and dependent on their individual circumstances, it will always be one thing - in their very best interest.
In the run-up to a budget there is always speculation around tax relief on contributions, tax-free cash from pension pots and the age you can access your pension. In this budget, it came as a big surprise that none of this really featured but instead there were changes for those wanting to save for retirement.