Financial Planning
5 Themes That Could Dominate Financial Markets in 2025
The first half of the roaring (20)20s has been a complex one for the financial markets. We’ve dealt with a global pandemic, huge political shifts, and geopolitical tensions have heightened between big players in Europe, the USA, and the Middle East. There’s also been a global energy crisis and substantial inflation, which made the past […]
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What 2025 Could Mean For Your Wealth: Politics, Global Markets, Inflation, and More
2025 looks set to be a pivotal year for the global economy for many reasons. From a unique political landscape to shifting environmental factors and economic structures, this article will explore some of the key economic challenges of 2025 and how to tackle them. Key Economic Challenges for 2025 Inflation Inflation can reduce […]
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The New Normal – Protecting and Growing Your Wealth in Turbulent Times
Interest rates and inflation look set to remain high in 2025, which is why you need a robust wealth management strategy. With more unique challenges than ever, it’s important to understand how to navigate “The New Normal” with your wealth, and the strategies you can implement to reach your goals. This guide will help you […]
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The Budget, Inheritance Tax, and Your Pension
The biggest pension bombshell of the Budget came in the form of an IHT (inheritance tax) announcement. It states that as of April 6th, 2027, inherited pension funds will be liable to IHT, so some savers will have to rethink their retirement planning. In this article, we’ll explore the changes and explain who will be […]
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Can You Trust Social Media Investment Advice?
The digital world is where people of all ages spend lots of their free time. Whether it’s browsing Facebook for neighbourhood gossip, getting dinner recipes from Instagram or TikTok, or finding something to argue about on Twitter, we’re all guilty of spending a bit too long online. This has led to an increase in social […]
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5 Wealth Management Tips for Widows and Widowers
Losing a spouse is one of the toughest experiences you’ll face. You aren’t thinking straight, you’re overwhelmed, and even if you think you’re dealing with it well, you won’t be in a position to make the best financial decisions. Unfortunately, many widows and widowers don’t realise this and commit to large purchases whilst in the […]
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Starting a Pension if You’re Self Employed
Pensions are the lifeblood of your retirement but unfortunately, self-employed people tend to disregard them. This is problematic in many ways, primarily because if you work for yourself, you don’t have workplace pension contributions in place. This means organising a personal pension is hugely important, but how do you start? This article will explain everything […]
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Tips and Predictions for Labour’s October Budget
Labour will announce its first UK budget on October 30th and Keir Starmer has repeatedly stated how tough it will be. But what does this mean, what will they change, and how will it affect you? This article will deliver a series of tips and predictions for the upcoming UK budget. Using our vast expertise, […]
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How to Beat The 60% Tax Trap
If you’re a higher-rate taxpayer, you might fall into a 60% tax bracket without realising it. However, there are several ways to avoid paying more tax than you bargained for, which we’ll discuss in this article. Let’s jump in with an important question. What is the 60% tax trap? The 60% tax rate is […]
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Pension Tasks to Tackle Right Now
With rising life expectancies, higher retirement ages, and fewer workplace pension schemes, the onus is on individuals to boost their pension savings. Unfortunately, however, too many people treat their pension as an afterthought and don’t save enough for a happy retirement. In this article, we’ll teach you the most pressing pension tasks to tackle now. […]
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