Boosting women’s pension savings
A million more women in their 20s could be saving adequately for retirement if they were able to access emergency cash from their pension, according to a new report[1]. The latest Women & Retirement report highlights that the current lack of flexibility in...
Plan, prepare…Making new year’s tax saving resolutions
At this time of year, we think about New Year’s resolutions, and it’s also a good time to start planning our tax affairs before the end of the tax year on 5 April. As you think about 2019 and your goals for the coming year, we can help to start you off on the right...
Self-employed finances
Looming pension saving crisis on the horizon The number of people running their own businesses has soared since the financial crisis, with a significant number being set up by someone aged over 50. But an unhealthy number of self-employed workers in the UK do not...
Introducing the new Loyalty Scheme
“Your most unhappy customers are the greatest source of learning” – Bill Gates From recent feedback from our clients we implemented a new weekly review system, as we appreciate that waiting for updates from providers can often cause unnecessary...
Festive gifts & building wealth for a solid financial future
As a parent, guardian or grandparent, you’ll want to provide the best future for your children or grandchildren that you can. Christmas is an excellent time to encourage children to start thinking about the value of money. Many children have hundreds of pounds spent...
UK Budget Overview 2018
Most commentators would agree that the 2018 budget contains little in the way of surprises with the biggest changes coming in personal taxation especially in relation to individual tax rates. This is summary of the key measures and how they will affect personal...
Looking to the future
Taking the steps now to prepare yourself for retirement With increasing numbers of people working past traditional retirement ages[1], stopping work can seem a long way off, especially for younger people. But it’s the dream of an early retirement that keeps many...
‘Multi-jobbers’
Falling foul of the minimum earnings threshold The rules around pensions are continuously changing. To make the most of your retirement, it’s essential to receive regular professional financial advice on how to build up and invest your pension effectively. As the...