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5 Ideas to Grow Your Pension Pot
5 Ideas to Grow Your Pension Pot You may have been saving for your retirement for many decades. You could have plans to travel the world, spend more time with your family or take up a new hobby. But how do you know if you have saved enough for a comfortable lifestyle? According to the…
Read MoreA Short Guide to Investing in Uncertain Times
A Short Guide to Investing in Uncertain Times Between persistent inflation, high interest rates, and geopolitical conflict, the market has been volatile recently. Is there a secret to investing throughout uncertain times? The answer is – not really. But there are a number of steps you can take to protect your investments from the worst…
Read MoreWhat is the Value of Financial Advice?
What is the Value of Financial Advice? It has never been easier to manage your own money. Online platforms and a wealth of information at the touch of a button make investments accessible for everyone. But investments alone do not make a financial plan. A clear strategy is needed to navigate the options and help…
Read MoreThe Extended State Pension Deadline and What it Means for You
The Extended State Pension Deadline and What it Means for You It has recently been announced that the opportunity to top up your National Insurance record to cover missing years will be extended to 5th April 2025. This will give more people the chance to boost their State Pension if they have any gaps in…
Read MoreThe Abolition of the Lifetime Allowance in 2024: A Short Guide
The Abolition of the Lifetime Allowance in 2024: A Short Guide In the Spring Budget of 2023, it was announced that the Lifetime Allowance (LTA) would be abolished. This was designed to remove one of the barriers to building up large pension pots, and in particular, was designed to keep more senior public sector employees…
Read MoreHow to Track Down Lost Pensions
How to Track Down Lost Pensions National Pension Tracing Day took place on 30th October, in a bid to encourage more people in the UK to track down lost pensions. The concept was founded by Punter Southall Aspire, and is now a cross-industry collaboration supported by several leading pension providers and other organisations. While the…
Read MoreHow to Create a Family Financial Plan
How to Create a Family Financial Plan Raising a family can be incredibly rewarding, but it is also a time when many people face increased financial pressure. You may still be paying off debt or trying to get on the property ladder, while simultaneously doing everything you can to build a career and give your…
Read MoreBudget Summary – March 2024
Budget Summary – March 2024 Jeremy Hunt delivered his much-awaited budget on 7 March. Given the upcoming election and challenging public opinion, The Government has recently been under significant political pressure to assuage voters. The headline measure was the cut to National Insurance rates, following a similar cut already announced in November 2023. Child benefit…
Read MoreA Short, Simple Guide to the State Pension
A Short, Simple Guide to the State Pension The UK State Pension is fairly complex and has been subject to several changes over the years. Despite calls for successive governments to simplify the system, it can be confusing and intimidating for many people. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the State Pension, then hopefully this…
Read MoreHow Financial Planning and Mental Health Are Linked
How Financial Planning and Mental Health Are Linked There are many reasons why financial planning and wellbeing are linked. The impact of physical illness is clear as it can mean the individual is physically unable to work or care for themselves. But what about mental illness? Given that one in four of us will suffer…
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