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By Steve Shovlin

2nd July 2021

Retiring in 2021 (or beyond)…make sure you have a plan

A recent survey of people who have already or plan to retire in 2021 provides some interesting insights, whether you intend to retire soon or in the future.  

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By Amanda Heys

30th June 2021

State pension is valuable but don’t solely rely on it in retirement

The main state pensions have risen faster than inflation but these state benefits are still low compared with even average earnings.   

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Man worried about pension scam

By David Squire

27th April 2021

Savers are warned to remain vigilant to protect pensions

Savers are warned to remain vigilant to protect pensions against scammers with these four simple steps.

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Value of pension in pots

By Armstrong Watson

13th April 2021

What’s the value of your pension?

What's the value of your pension? Most people look to access their pension when they retire but what happens if you pass your pension onto beneficiaries - is the value the same?

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Retired couple sitting on deck chairs

By Armstrong Watson

1st April 2021

View all your pensions in one place

On average, people have 11 jobs during their working lifetime# and if each of these employers pays into a pension scheme, they’ll also accumulate a number of pension scheme arrangements, so keeping track of them could become a challenge.

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PJ Arnold merger

By Armstrong Watson

8th March 2021

Armstrong Watson acquires North East accountancy firm

Armstrong Watson has strengthened its aim to be the 'go to' accountancy firm for family and owner-managed businesses across the north now that it has acquired another successful, long-standing North East practice. 

Hexham-based accountancy firm Patricia J Arnold & Co has found the perfect match in Armstrong Watson as a business that will continue to provide a personalised service for its clients.

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Budget Summary

By Armstrong Watson

4th March 2021

Read our Spring Budget 2021 full analysis

Here's our post-Spring Budget Analysis from our accounting, tax, payroll, financial planning, corporate finance and hospitality teams

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Inheritance Tax

By Armstrong Watson

2nd March 2021

Inheritance Tax (IHT) – An Unfair Tax?

IHT is not just for wealthy people to worry about as rising property prices in particular means that inheritance tax receipts continue to rise. 

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Married couple with children playing at seaside

By Stuart Smith

24th February 2021

Don't fall foul of this pension IHT trap

Stuart Smith looks into death benefits from pension schemes for a married couple with children and warns to be aware of pension IHT traps.

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Young Adult with Parents

By Kerry Chaloner

21st February 2021

A little-known tax rule to help boost your children's pension

Kerry Chaloner looks at the little known benefits of paying into your children's pension pot. 

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