Life insurance can be a foundation of a financial plan. If something happens to you, a well-structured policy protects your loved ones. They won’t be left facing uncertainty about finances,…
📢 Pensions to Fall Within Inheritance Tax from April 2027 The Government has confirmed that from 6 April 2027, unused pensions will no longer sit outside the scope of Inheritance…
Let’s talk about pension annuities With interest rates higher, pension annuity rates have increased too. They are now at their highest levels since early 2009. It means someone aged 65…
With the financial advice industry there is plenty of merger and acquisition taking place at the moment and smaller firms are being bought out by larger consolidators. Given this, we…
If you are looking to pass some money to your children or grandchildren there are a number of things you can consider. Some options are 1. Set up a Junior…
Royal London have recently done some research among over 55s as to what their key focus might be for a happy retirement. What did it show… 72% were more interested in…
The cost of living crisis is on a lot of people’s minds right now and it’s important that those with the biggest worries don’t shy away from the issue. We…
A savings gap is a situation where the existing level of savings is insufficient to achieve an economic objective. In the UK economy and other developed economies, a savings gap…
All of us, at one time or another, have “buried our heads in the sand.” It’s human nature. Retirement planning is one of those areas that’s easy to put off…
We all experience life changing moments for good or bad. It is often these events that prompt us to seek financial advice. During the last few months, I have found…