These articles help you understand your financial needs and aspirations
Welcome to our latest issue. On 30 October, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will deliver the Autumn Budget Statement 2024. It will be a critical indicator of the government's approach to managing the economy, aiming to foster an environment conducive to sustainable growth. The outcomes of this Autumn Budget will have far-reaching implications, potentially influencing everything from tax rates and public services to business investment and consumer confidence. As such, it is a pivotal moment that will shape the economic landscape in the months and years ahead. On page 10, we look at what it could mean for your finances.
Could you have been underpaid the State Pension?
HMRC estimates that affected women could be owed an average of £5,000 each
Pension scams on the rise
Protect your savings! 7.3 million UK adults encountered an attempted scam in the past year
Navigating the complexities of inheritance
Should you consider estate planning and gifting for future generations?
Mastering financial planning
Essential tips for mothers balancing family and finances
Autumn Budget Statement 2024
What it could mean for your finances
Time to revisit your retirement plan?
Helping you feel more prepared for this stage of your life
The middle-aged squeeze
Juggling careers, family care and financial pressure amid rising costs and wealth transfers
The cost of early withdrawal from your pension
How retirees are impacting their financial future by accessing pension pots too soon
Rising demand for health cover
Grappling with a workforce sickness epidemic and long NHS waiting times
Building wealth and achieving financial goals
Aligning investments with risk tolerance and capacity
The future of retirement
Experiences of the past and potential future scenarios
The Great Unretirement
Contemplating a return to work after a significant absence or considering a phased return?
Sandwich generation
Two-thirds of people in the UK will care for a loved one at some point
Take your pension to the max
Do you have potential shortfalls and need to address these gaps?
Empowered savers
How to make future aspirations more attainable and less stressful
Shaping a sustainable future
The imperative of collective action and responsible investment
New study uncovers financial vulnerability in five million UK households
Delayed life milestones and lack of planning pose significant risks
Redundancy and your pension
Understanding your workplace pension options to navigate your next steps confidently
Have you secured your legacy?
The vital role of Wills in estate planning
Should you use your pension lump sum to pay off your mortgage?
Essential key considerations and potential pitfalls you need to know
The retirement gap
Why UK retirees are working seven years longer than planned
The rise of remote work and moving abroad
Becoming a UK expat can mark the start of an exciting chapter, but what about your pension?
As we approach the end of the current tax year on 5 April 2024, it's an opportune moment to examine both your personal and business finances to ensure they are structured to optimise your tax efficiency. Despite the ongoing freeze on many tax rates and thresholds, numerous strategies remain for efficiently organising your financial matters.
Articles featured in this issue:
Planning for an early retirement
Living life to the fullest and accomplishing long-held dreams
Wealth accumulation
Valuable insights that can impact an investment strategy
Adjusting your pension plans
How could the normal minimum pension age change affect your plans?
What will your legacy look like?
Effective Inheritance Tax planning is a careful balancing act
Pre-year-end tax planning
Tax-saving actions to take before the deadline
Managing your finances as a couple
Discussing finances may feel uncomfortable, but it is crucial to maintain a healthy relationship
Harnessing the power of Green Pensions
One of our most potent tools in making substantial strides towards net zero
Protecting yourself from investment scams
If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is
Navigating through divorce
Safeguarding your future financial stability and preserving your wealth
The 'Bank of Family'
A £38 billion lifeline for modern parents
Young visionaries eye early retirement
The power of small changes can lead to a path to significant returns
Pension puzzle
Research highlights the gender disparity in financial engagement
The gift of giving
Distributing assets or cash without contributing to your estate's overall value for Inheritance Tax purposes
Jeopardising financial stability
Protecting you and your family’s financial future
The impact of disability on financial planning
Report highlights retirement savings must be inclusive for everyone
Health consciousness divide
Why prevention is better than cure
Postponing retirement
An increasingly growing trend in Britain
Unpredictability of financial climates
Strategic diversification of your investments can be your first line of defence
Life’s complicated. Getting life insurance shouldn’t be
Make sure your loved ones are looked after should the worst happen
Proactive retirement planning
A growing trend among mid-lifers prioritising their future financial stability
Age is not just a number
The impact of an increased lifespan on your retirement finances
The £26 billion lost pension maze
Unclaimed pensions could mean thousands of pounds added to your retirement fund
Welcome to the first issue for 2024. The tax landscape has witnessed considerable changes, making the situation more challenging for taxpayers and investors alike. As we near the end of the 2023/24 tax year on 5 April, every taxpayer should understand the importance of this date and consider their tax position. Don’t leave it to chance and miss the deadline. On page 06, we’ve provided some planning tips to consider and discuss with us.
National Insurance Contributions (NICs)
Significant reforms and rates cut for millions of workers
Changes to the State Pension
‘Triple Lock’ to increase by 8.5% from 6 April 2024
Tax-saving measures
What actions to review before the 2023/24 year-end?
Balancing profit and planet
Striving to use impact to boost investment returns
Time to SIPP into financial freedom?
‘I want to take charge of my retirement savings’
Succession planning, a family affair
A delicate process that requires clear communication and effective planning
Treasure trove
£26.6 billion in forgotten pensions
A tax-efficient, flexible method for future planning
Time is running out to use your 2023/24 ISA allowance
Financial road map for 2024
How to devise a robust plan for wealth accumulation and protection
Securing retirement
The art of de-risking
Charting your financial future
Tackling retirement anxieties requires understanding your current financial resources
Time to kickstart your retirement plans?
How to get your retirement plans in motion
Make the most of your wealth
Opening up a world of possibilities for your future
Gender pension gap
The potential barrier to reaching the same savings levels as men
Heightened interest rates increase demand for annuities
What will you do with your hard-earned pension pot at retirement?
The forgotten task on Britons' to-do list
Financial pitfalls that could easily have been avoided
Investing after retirement
Preserving wealth for your future lifestyle
The power of prevention
An effective financial plan acts as your protective shield
It’s good to talk
How to navigate financial conversations with your family
£32 billion hole in UK savings pots
Rise in living costs forcing many people to dip into their financial reserves
Bridging the pension generation gap
Urgency for younger generations to access improved financial education
With the current tax year having begun on 6 April 2022, the clock is ticking and it is important to utilise all the tax reliefs and allowances available to you before 5 April 2023 in order to minimise any potential liabilities. On page 08, we look at the way personal tax planning should be at the top of your agenda as the end of the current tax year is not too far away. Taking action now may give you the opportunity to take advantage of any remaining reliefs, allowances and exemptions.
Articles featured in this issue:
Chancellor retains State Pension triple lock
State Pension is set for a record-breaking increase from April 2023
Don't miss the ISA deadline
Use your tax-efficient allowance or lose it forever!
‘Phased retirement’
Pre-retirees starting their plans but will rising living costs halt their plans?
No ‘one-size-fits-all’ protection solution
Helping you feel confident your family’s finances are secure
Menopause in the workplace
Unique retirement planning challenges women face
Taxing times
Time for a tax health check?
Time to get your retirement plans in motion?
Three in five Britons feel stressed about later life planning
Tracing old and lost pensions
Nearly half of pension holders have lost track of some of their pension pots
Millennials willing to forgo inheritance
Harder to support bigger financial commitments of older generation parents
Feeling the pinch
Women more vulnerable to cost of living crisis
Perfect storm
Major long-term ramifications for financial health and wellbeing
Show me the money
Choosing an investment style that best suits your needs
Ins and outs of CGT
Ways to potentially reduce your Capital Gains Tax liability
Planning to meet your goals
How advice can boost your financial wellbeing
What sort of lifestyle will you be able to afford?
How inflation could be impacting on your retirement plans
Impacts of climate change
Nearly two-thirds of people in the UK more concerned about climate change
Understanding pensions
A topic high up on the recruitment radar
Time to talk
Discussing Wills and trusts with adult children or dependents
Insurance that works while you can’t
Would you be able to carry on paying the bills using statutory sick pay or your savings?
Protect yourself, your family and your future
As another tax year end approaches, it’s important to finalise your 2021/22 tax planning to reduce your obligations wherever possible.
The current tax year started on 6 April 2021 and ends on 5 April 2022.
Reviewing your tax affairs now will enable you to make the most of any allowable deductions and strategies available to minimise or mitigate a potential tax burden.
Identifying any tax planning opportunities
Check your PAYE tax code
Transfer part of your personal allowance
Contribtue up to £9,000 into your Child's Junior ISA
Utilise Capital Losses
Maximise Pension Contributions
Pay Pension Contributions to save NICs
Make a Will
Leave some of your estate to charity
Make regular IHT Free Gifts
Use the IHT Marriage Exemption
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