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5 fantastic reasons to contribute to your child’s pension
If you want to improve your children’s long-term financial resilience, contributing to their pension could be a fantastic way to do so. While it’s common to gift money or other assets to loved ones, pensions are often overlooked. Yet, the tax treatment of pensions...
Investing 101: Why investing could boost your long-term wealth
Investing is often a crucial part of creating a long-term financial plan. Over the next few months, you can read about the investment essentials you need to know if it’s something you want to start doing or simply learn more about. Read on to find out what...
Guide: How to manage the harmful effects of inflation on your wealth
For the last year, inflation has been high. If you’re worried about the effects of the rising cost of living, this guide could help you. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show, in the 12 months to April 2023, the rate of inflation was 8.7%. This is far...
3 valuable reasons you should increase your pension contributions when your earnings rise
When you receive a pay rise, the first thing that may come to mind is buying a bottle of champagne to celebrate. Rightfully so, too; you deserve to enjoy the fruits of your hard work. After you’ve finished celebrating, it may be worth putting that extra income to work...
Estate planning: 3 crucial steps that could protect your later years
Estate planning is an important part of your financial plan. Not only does it ensure your assets are passed on to who you wish and considers areas like Inheritance Tax (IHT), but it could provide you with peace of mind about your future too. Over the last few months,...
How you could protect loved ones from financial abuse
While the physical and emotional aspects of domestic abuse are more commonly talked about, financial abuse can also affect your vulnerable friends or family members. When your loved one has fallen victim to this form of manipulation, the perpetrator will often take...
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