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By Marcus Dodds

12th July 2022

Pension flexibility – understanding the benefits and the risks

Financial Planning Consultant, Marcus Dodds, looks at the consequences of making early pension withdrawals during these unsettled and challenging times.

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By Martyn Pottage

5th July 2022

Higher and Additional rate taxpayers – is this still a select club?

The number of people paying higher rate is rising sharply. If that’s you, then independent financial advice could be more important and valuable now than ever.

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By Emma Copley

21st June 2022

What is inheritance tax and what can I do about it?

Once thought of as a tax for only extremely wealthy people to worry about, rising property prices have meant more estates than ever are likely to face an inheritance tax bill. HMRC collected £6.1 billion from thousands of bereaved families in 2021/22.In fact, the amount of inheritance tax collected currently is expected to reach £6.9 billion by 2023-24, an increase of £1.5 billion in just five years (OBR forecast March 2022).

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By Armstrong Watson

9th June 2022

Who gets to choose when you retire?

The government’s recognised retirement age is moving further away from public perceptions of the ideal point to stop work.

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By Barry Fitzsimmons

28th May 2022

Only 25% of retirees are ‘very confident’ they have enough funds to finance retirement – are you?

Passing on your wealth - A recent survey from investment manager Abrdn has provided a snapshot of people who have or plan to retire in 2022. Whatever stage you are at in your retirement planning, the research offers an interesting insight.

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By Hayley Towlson

9th May 2022

Having a Plan B could now be even more important!

Many people accessed the financial support from The Government through furlough, temporary changes to Statutory Sick Pay or bounce back loans and financing, however, with this safety net removed, a substantial number are now faced with rebuilding savings and making repayments to borrowings, all coming at a time of huge rising living costs.

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By Richard Cole

4th April 2022

Investing Through a Crisis – What War in Ukraine Means for Markets

Richard Cole, Fund Manager, Future Money LTD, discusses what the war in Ukraine means for investors.

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By Hayley Towlson

25th March 2022

Executive Income Plans - a necessary expense for small firms?

Executive income protection is a benefit primarily for key employees and directors, where premiums would be classed as a business expense.

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Cost of living for families spring statement

By Graham Poles

23rd March 2022

Spring Statement 2022 - Individuals and Families

The Chancellor confirmed that from 6th July he will raise the NIC threshold for employees and the self-employed, so that it matches the £12,570 income tax personal allowance, which will help many taxpayers who are currently facing a cost-of-living squeeze.

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Woman ill and not able to work

By Hayley Towlson

3rd March 2022

Can you afford to be off work with a serious illness?

Covid-19 has forced us all to think about our own financial situation. The need for financial resilience, stability and control has become front of mind for many when faced with job insecurity or the possibility of falling ill and becoming incapable of working. Furlough is now a thing of the past we hope as we move out of the pandemic to the endemic phase, Omicron notwithstanding.

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