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Planning your financial future, and how to get there One thing retirement is not, is an age. Not any more anyway. Gone are the days of being told to stop working one day and pick up your State Pension the next. Today you have new pension freedoms to decide when and how you retire.

10 ways to protect your estate for your loved ones Even those who believe they have moderate wealth levels may still need to take action to minimise Inheritance Tax, particularly if they own property and have savings and investments.

Where can you turn if you want to invest tax-efficiently? Tax-efficiency is a key consideration when investing because it can make such an enormous difference to your wealth and quality of life.

Providing for your loved ones after your death If you’ve spent a lifetime saving for retirement, you’d probably like any remaining money to go to a loved one after your death. But whether pension benefits are payable to a beneficiary, and how they’ll receive them, is dependent on the type of pension you’ve chosen and … Continue reading “Passing on pension benefits”

Life events that professional financial advice can help you navigate In the current climate, we understand that you may be feeling worried about your work, your finances and what the future holds.

Protection for you and your loved ones What would life be like if you were diagnosed with a serious illness? Things could change very suddenly. You’d get your family together and tell them what was going on. Before long, you’d start spending time in hospital for treatment. You may also need to take some time … Continue reading “Critical factor”

Even small amounts can build up a substantial nest egg Decided it’s time to start saving for your little one? Putting money aside for your child is a great way to prepare them for their future, and can also teach them valuable lessons about their managing their finances.

Financial support to younger members as a direct result of the pandemic The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to more people supporting younger family members financially. New research shows that 5.5 million older family members expect to provide additional financial support to younger members as a direct result of the pandemic[1].

How much will it cost to enjoy life in later years? Long-term care covers everything from residential and nursing homes to home care. It is provided by a range of different organisations, including local authorities, the NHS and private and voluntary organisations. But choosing the right care setting for ourselves or a relative is not … Continue reading “Funding long-term care”

Understanding what you’ll receive and when While many people have some savings for retirement, most of us will also depend on the State Pension to help cover our living costs. The full new State Pension payment is currently £175.20 a week (2020/21 tax year), but not everyone will receive the full amount and the age … Continue reading “How much is the State Pension?”