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Estate planning: How to understand the value of your assets and estate
When you’re deciding how to pass on assets and who you want them to go to, understanding their value, and how this might change, is crucial. Last month, you read about why estate planning should be part of your overall…
Estate planning: What is it and why does it matter?
Have you thought about how you’ll use assets later in life or what you’d like to happen to them when you pass away? Planning for the future with an estate plan now could improve your long-term security and ensure your…
All the winners and losers from the 2023 spring Budget
Just six months ago, Kwasi Kwarteng stood up in the House of Commons and delivered his controversial “mini-Budget”. The announcements ultimately brought down the short-lived Truss administration, with current chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, announcing a series of policy measures in November…
Your spring Budget update – the key news from the chancellor’s statement
On Wednesday 15 March 2023, chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented his spring Budget. Focusing on the government’s aims to halve inflation, reduce public debt, and boost economic growth, Hunt delivered his first official Budget alongside the latest economic and fiscal outlook…
5 reasons a financial planner could be a business owner’s greatest asset
Running your own small business is one of the most exciting and satisfying career paths you can take, but it certainly doesn’t come without its challenges. One of those challenges is staying on track to achieve the financial goals you’ve…
5 tax-efficient ways to use surplus cash in your business
As the owner of a company, you might find yourself with surplus cash in your business at certain points in the year. Surplus cash should not be confused with funds that are required later in the year, such as funds…
Your guide to pension consolidation: The pros and cons you need to know
Do you have multiple pensions? It could make it difficult to manage your pension savings during your working life and when you retire. In some cases, consolidating them could be beneficial. This guide explains what you need to know about…
5 inaccurate expert predictions that prove why you shouldn’t try to time the market
When you look at investment performance with the benefit of hindsight, you may think you could predict how markets will move. Yet, markets are unpredictable and expert forecasts prove how difficult timing the market is. Every investor has heard the…
5 practical things to check as part of a financial midlife MOT
Rishi Sunak is reportedly drawing up plans to provide a “midlife MOT” to assess the financial health of workers and retirees. Taking stock of your finances in your 40s and 50s could lead to greater financial freedom in the future.…
Estate planning: 3 different ways you can pass on wealth to your loved ones
A key part of your estate plan is setting out how you’d like to pass on assets to loved ones. There’s more than one option to consider, so read on to find out more. Your estate plan should consider how…