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Investing 101: What you need to know about tax efficiency and your investment options
Investing may provide a useful way to grow your wealth, but getting started can be overwhelming. There are some important decisions to make when investing that could affect the outcomes and the tax you’re liable for, and we’re here to offer support. Last month, you...
Government to ban financial cold-calling as 1 in 15 fall victim to devastating scams
The government has set out a new Fraud Strategy in a bid to stem the rise in the amount lost to scams. Among the measures it will implement is a ban on cold-calls related to financial products. While it could help protect you, you must remain vigilant too. According...
Investment market update: June 2023
Inflation continues to be a challenge for economies around the world, but figures released in June suggest the pressure is starting to ease. Read on to discover some of the factors that influenced investment markets during June. Remember, you should take a long-term...
Savers celebrate rising interest rates, but it could mean an unexpected tax charge
After more than a decade of low interest rates, many people will be pleased to see the amount their savings are earning is starting to rise. Yet, it could mean you need to pay a tax charge. Interest from saving accounts may be liable for Income Tax. When the average...
5 excellent reasons families use trusts
Trusts can be an incredibly useful way to pass on wealth and preserve assets. Yet, there’s a common myth that they’re only valuable for very wealthy families. Read on to discover why a trust may make sense for you. A trust is a legal arrangement that you could use to...
Retirees, don’t overlook the surprising risk of underspending in retirement
Spending too much money in retirement is a common fear. Yet, some retirees struggle with the opposite challenge – they spend too little. Read on to find out why and what you can do if you’re too frugal in retirement. Underspending once you give up work may be more...
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