Less than half saving enough for retirement
More than half of those who could, and should, be preparing financially for later life are not saving enough and one in five is saving… Read More »Less than half saving enough for retirement
Wealth Management
Repayment warning for interest-only borrowers
Interest-only mortgages were popular during the housing booms of the early nineties and ‘noughties’. Typically, borrowers make monthly repayments that cover only the interest on… Read More »Repayment warning for interest-only borrowers
Successful retirement planning
This guide looks at some important considerations when planning for income in retirement Many people spend time thinking about what retirement might look like financially,… Read More »Successful retirement planning
Are you saving and investing wisely?
Research by National Savings and Investments (NS&I) has revealed the amount of money individuals are setting aside has reached its highest level for nine years.… Read More »Are you saving and investing wisely?
Tax efficient savings and investments
With interest rates at rock bottom and with people now saving more, we look here at a range of tax advantaged savings options. Pension savings… Read More »Tax efficient savings and investments
Don’t waste your tax-efficient savings
The 2012/13 tax year ends on 5 April. There isn’t much time left to ensure that you’ve taken full advantage of this year’s savings and… Read More »Don’t waste your tax-efficient savings
Pensions Update
Auto-enrolment for workplace pensions begins The auto-enrolment scheme for workplace pensions began in October 2012. Between then and February 2018 all employers, regardless of size,… Read More »Pensions Update
Save the date – 31 January 2013: Self-assessment deadline
Time is running out if you haven’t thought about filing your self-assessment tax returns. The deadline for paying any tax you owe for the financial… Read More »Save the date – 31 January 2013: Self-assessment deadline
Child benefit changes in force from 7 January 2013
In December, HMRC issued a further reminder to the 1.2 million high-earning households that it estimates will be affected by the January 2013 child benefit… Read More »Child benefit changes in force from 7 January 2013
Successful Retirement Planning
Many people spend time thinking about what retirement might look like financially, and this is particularly important now, especially given the uncertain state of the… Read More »Successful Retirement Planning