These articles help you understand your financial needs and aspirations
Welcome to our latest issue. As we embark on the new tax year, on page 08, we consider why reviewing your pension savings strategy presents an opportune moment, setting a solid foundation for future financial stability. Early attention to your private pension at the onset of the fiscal year is not just about cultivating beneficial saving habits; it's also about ensuring you take advantage of the benefits and allowances available to you.
Britons procrastinate on making a Will
Research identifies that over half of adults do not have a Will
Looming pension pitfall
£50 billion of hard-earned pension funds could be in jeopardy
Costs of later-life care
Establishing a thorough wealth strategy is key to ensuring financial readiness
Changes to Individual Savings Accounts in 2024
Why savers and investors now have a more flexible approach
Enhancing pension contributions for a brighter future
New tax year, new you? Maximise your pension savings this new tax year
Navigating Inheritance Tax
How to pass on assets to the next generation to secure their future for tomorrow
Rising trend of unretirement
14% of those aged over 55 have found themselves re-entering the workforce
Prudence of perseverance in investing
Maintaining an investment stance centred on the potential for long-term growth
Enhancing retirement through lump sum contributions
Contributing additional amounts to your pension stands to benefit you significantly in the long term
Understanding pension uncertainties
Survey highlights prevailing uncertainty among those on the cusp of retirement
Generational wealth perspectives
Whether through property, pensions or a blend of both, informed decision-making is crucial
New pension tax framework
Pivotal shift changes you need to know commenced from 6 April 2024
Troubling trend amongst UK workers
Prevailing issue of presenteeism highlights a need for a transformation in workplace culture
Unveiling the core principles of investing
Timeless beacons guide investors through periods of market volatility towards financial prosperity
Mind over matter
How behavioural investing can shape financial futures
Strategic reinvestment of State Pension increases
When transferring into a personal pension may make sense
Unique insight into the current attitudes towards pension investment
Prevailing concern among savers regarding their capability to make informed investment decisions
Employee preferences in Workplace Pension selection
Complex landscape of employee preferences, confidence and skills
Overcoming the gender investment disparity
Critical insights to empower women to take the reins of their financial destinies
UK retirees confronting pension shortfalls
Many regret not having commenced their savings journey earlier in their careers
Reliance on Defined Benefit pensions among over-50s
Diverse avenues through which individuals plan to supplement their retirement income
Welcome to our November/December 2023 edition. As you sail into your 50s, it becomes pivotal to consider your financial strategy. Life has likely found a steady rhythm by now. Children have probably taken flight, becoming financially self-sufficient, and the idea of reducing work hours or even retiring completely starts to surface. Each person's life journey is unique and has different resources and challenges. However, there are shared goals and steps that one can take during this stage. On page 09, we consider how knowing where to begin can be daunting, whether you aim to maximise your earnings or lay down a robust financial plan.
Welcome to our latest November/December 2023 edition.
Articles featured in this issue:
Taxing times for 2023
A year marked by several tax changes that impacted higher rate taxpayers
Strategies to minimise retirement tax
Many pensioners may face a lurking tax risk as the State Pension grows
Decoding auto-enrolment
Good news on the horizon for future retirees
A crucial decade: financial planning in your 50s
Maximising your earnings or laying down a robust financial plan
Journey to monetary autonomy
Optimising your finances and formulating an all-encompassing wealth plan for the future
‘Time in the market’, not ‘timing the market’
The allure of quick profits and instant gratification
Weathering the inflation storm
Is it time to diversify your portfolio?
High costs of private education
The significant decision of choosing a private school for children
Aspiring towards retirement
Why many people experience a mixed bag of emotions on the subject
A timely proposition
Considering gilts for your investment portfolio?
The Family Bank
Planning to aid the next generation
Mind the retirement gap
Crisis looming over today's youth
Financial planning
A personal journey tailored to your unique financial situation and aspirations
Positive impact on financial wellbeing
Improving your overall life satisfaction and happiness
Navigating multiple pensions
Simplifying financial management, lowering charges and increasing future funds
The reality of retirement
Are you sure your target retirement age aligns with your financial status?
Taking the first step
Introduction to investing for beginners
Inflation and your retirement income
Several strategies to lessen its impact on retirees
The gender divide
Reflecting on 75 years of State Pensions
Fixed-income investments
Providing significant value in a diversified investment portfolio
Immediate gains, long-term losses
The high price of halting pension contributions
Welcome to our latest edition. Are you fed up with your nine-to-five? There are many factors that can influence when someone decides to retire. For some, it may be based on health reasons, while others may want to take advantage of government benefits or simply enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle. However, one of the most common factors that determines when people choose to retire is their age. On page 10 we look at what is the most popular age to retire early. New research reveals the key steps people have taken to embrace early retirement and examines the costs and benefits of doing so.
Welcome to our March/April 2022 magazine. Inside, we look at why now is the time to make sure you protect your wealth. The word ‘inflation’ had barely featured in the market’s vocabulary in the last three decades until it suddenly started to come back with a vengeance in 2021. As higher inflation looks set to persist throughout 2022, on page 09 we consider why finding ways to generate a return on investments greater than inflation will be a key investment theme – otherwise your wealth falls in real terms.
Articles featured in this issue:
Getting ready to retire?
Bolstering your retirement lifestyle as you approach retirement
Invest your way out of inflation
Why now is the time to make sure you protect your wealth
Looking to build a bigger pension?
Don’t miss the deadline to give your pension savings a boost
Improving your financial health
Staying on track to achieving specific financial goals
How much do I need to save to retire?
Questions to help you live your best life in later life
‘Time is money’
5 principles of investing everyone should know
Pension freedoms
You work, you save and then you retire
Investment choices
Behavioural patterns shaping our way of investing, for better or worse
Cost-of-living crunch
Savers still recognise the importance of long-term planning
Disrupting social plans leads to savings surge
Britons saved almost £4bn as a result of the Omicron variant
‘Job for life’ a thing of the past
Most Millennials and Gen Z have two or more pension pots
Roadmap for investors
Increased confidence portfolios will perform well in 2022
Will I be able to retire when I want to?
Financial planning and advice for the ‘unretired'
Inheritance Tax
What will your legacy look like?
How confident are you about your retirement?
Hopes, fears and aspirations of people approaching and in retirement
Smart money habits
Best practice, smart money habits
Extending the scope of the trust register
Deadline for non-taxable trust registrations announced
Unlocking cash from the value of your home
Homeowners release a record-breaking £4.4bn in property wealth
Welcome to our latest edition. Inside, we look at New Year’s tax saving resolutions to make sure you are fully utilising your relevant tax planning opportunities. With the tax year end (5 April) on the horizon, taking action now may give you the opportunity to take advantage of any remaining reliefs, allowances and exemptions. On page 08 we have provided some key tax and financial planning tips to consider prior to the end of the tax year. Now is also the perfect time to take a wider review of your circumstances and plan for the year ahead.
Adult social care charging reform
What will the government’s proposals mean for the social care system?
Improve your financial life
Setting a financial New Year’s resolution you’ll actually keep
Beyond profit
How green is your pension?
Get ready to beat the ISA deadline
Time to give your financial future a boost?
New Year’s tax saving resolutions
Make full use of your relevant tax planning opportunities
Time to bring your pensions together?
3.6 million Britons have lost track of their pension savings
It may be time to invest your cash
Is your wealth protected from the damaging effects of inflation?
How much income will you receive from your State Pension?
Knowing what to expect can be an important part of planning for life after work
Create a better world to live and retire in
Pension investments to harness a more sustainable planet
The importance of financial protection
Millions battling with financial hardship, relationship stress and sleepless nights
Across the generations
Pandemic forces people to reassess their finances
Mind the pension gender gap
Women are being urged to think about their long-term savings
Could equity release fund your future?
Freeing up funds or releasing money tied up in your home
Missing midlife workers
Redundancy pushes over-50s out of the workforce
What’s your magic number?
Keeping up your current lifestyle and enjoying your golden years
Live sustainably: how to be a conscious consumer
The everyday choices we make all have impacts on our planet
Saving for a rainy day
What’s the right emergency fund amount for you?
What matters to you?
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