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Taking control of money matters

Taking control of money matters

Taking control of money matters Navigating the complex choices planning for the future brings When we talk about financial wellbeing, we refer to how you feel about the control you have over your financial future – and your relationship with money. This includes your...

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Your future self

Your future self

Your future self Over-50s concerned about job security due to COVID-19 pressures The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic crisis could leave the next generation of retirees significantly poorer and sicker. 4.8 million people over 50 and in work fear losing their job...

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Gifting generation

Gifting generation

Gifting generation Older family members supporting younger generation through the pandemic Young people have been one of the worst-affected groups from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, particularly in terms of the labour market and mental health outcomes. But it’s...

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Breaking up is hard to do

Breaking up is hard to do

Breaking up is hard to do Managing the financial impact of divorce When long-term relationships split up, there are a host of implications for mortgages, savings, tax and Wills requiring careful consideration to avoid hardship. If you are contemplating divorce, are in...

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Are you under-prepared for a financial emergency?

Are you under-prepared for a financial emergency?

Are you under-prepared for a financial emergency? Pandemic causes people to re-evaluate their financial resilience Managing your current and future finances successfully can be a minefield in today’s economic climate. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has derailed...

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Tax saving opportunities

Tax saving opportunities

Tax saving opportunities It’s time to identify, plan for and potentially mitigate your tax burdens While the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, is looking to reduce the tax gap, there are nonetheless still opportunities to review your financial arrangements for...

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5 healthy financial habits you shouldn’t ignore

5 healthy financial habits you shouldn’t ignore

5 healthy financial habits you shouldn’t ignoreHow to get your finances in order to make more of your money Do you feel like your financial life has been turned upside down during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic? Or, has the start of the new year focused you on...

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Don’t miss the ISA deadline

Don’t miss the ISA deadline

Don’t miss the ISA deadline Saving and investing for a future that matters. Yours. Each tax year, we are given an annual Individual Savings Account (ISA) allowance. This can build up quickly, letting you accumulate a substantial tax-efficient gain in the long-term....

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New Year, new start to your finances

New Year, new start to your finances

New Year, new start to your finances Taking time to understand your financial plans will really pay off At the start of every year we have great intentions, as financial promises are renewed. Getting our financial life in order will be a top priority for many as we...

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More over-55s forced to dip into pension pots

More over-55s forced to dip into pension pots

More over-55s forced to dip into pension pots Understanding the different ways you can use your pension money The UK has seen a rise in the number of people accessing their pension pots or enquiring about doing so. People accessing their pension as a flexible income...

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Taxing times on the horizon!

Taxing times on the horizon!

Taxing times on the horizon! Are you protected against future Capital Gains Tax rises? It is almost inevitable that taxes will have to rise to help meet the potential £391 billion bill the Government has racked up in supporting the British economy through the...

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Wealth needs managing – now more than ever

Wealth needs managing – now more than ever

Wealth needs managing – now more than ever Achieving your financial goals through investing, and one size does not fit all While we hope volatility is less elevated this year, financial markets and the economy could still remain at the mercy of COVID-19 developments....

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Investing during retirement

Investing during retirement

Investing during retirementWhy it’s important not to view your portfolio with an element of finality Retirement is a major accomplishment for most people. You’ve worked hard all of your working life to save and prepare for your retirement, and now you’ve finally...

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Planning to leave a family legacy?

Planning to leave a family legacy?

Planning to leave a family legacy?Impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on Will making We are living in extraordinary times right now, in the grip of a global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Many people are concerned to ensure that their affairs are in order and that they...

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Delaying retirement

Delaying retirement

Delaying retirementPandemic forcing a widespread rethink of retirement plans The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic crisis has thrown some of the nation’s retirement plans up in the air. As a result, a number of people over 50 and in work are set to delay their...

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Rewritten retirement rules

Rewritten retirement rules

Rewritten retirement rulesLooking to discover what you can do with your pension pot? In 2015, the retirement rules were rewritten. The rules, which came into effect from 6 April 2015, have changed the way people take money out of their pensions, with new freedoms and...

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Silver splitters

Silver splitters

Silver splittersFinancial fall-out of divorcing in middle age While the number of couples divorcing has decreased in recent years[1], with 91,299 cases in 2018 compared to 102,007 in 2017, the cohort of couples deciding to split in later life is on the rise. Also,...

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Take it to the max

Take it to the max

Take it to the maxHow to make the most of the various pension allowances Saving into a pension is one of the most tax-efficient ways to save for your retirement. Not only do pensions enable you to grow your retirement savings largely free of tax, but they also provide...

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Help to Buy scheme

Help to Buy scheme

Help to Buy schemeHomes deadline extended to ensure customers do not miss out Thousands of families can still benefit from the current Help to Buy scheme despite delays in building their new homes due to coronavirus. The deadline for the homes to have been finished in...

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No-desire to retire generation

No-desire to retire generation

No-desire to retire generationWhy working and retirement are no longer binary terms Giving up the 9-to-5 doesn’t necessarily mean stopping work. Many people are now considering staggered or flexible working. It can suit some individuals who have caring...

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10 tips to achieving your financial goals

10 tips to achieving your financial goals

10 tips to achieving your financial goalsTime to diagnose your money situation with a financial health check? Even if you have a solid financial plan in place, it still needs to be updated regularly to ensure it reflects any life changes. But what should your...

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