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How to make the unexpected part of your financial plan
When you set out how to reach your financial goals, you might think about the steps you need to take. Just as important could be considering how the unexpected might affect your financial plan. Read on to find out how the unexpected may affect you and how an effective...
4 compelling reasons you might want to consolidate your pension
It’s been more than a decade since auto-enrolment was introduced, and now most workers automatically become members of their employer’s pension scheme. While more people saving for retirement is excellent news, it could mean you end up juggling multiple pots. One...
The value of financial planning: 5 fantastic ways tailored advice may help grow your wealth
Financial planning can help you to reach your life goals, and give you and your loved ones security and peace of mind. Over the next few months, you can read our blog to discover exactly why a financial plan that’s tailored to you can add value – and we’ll start with...
How your Inheritance Tax liability is affected when your partner dies
In the run-up to the 2024 Spring Budget, there was widespread speculation that the chancellor would pull an Inheritance Tax (IHT) rabbit out of the hat. Many speculated that Jeremy Hunt would cut the IHT rate – or even abolish the tax altogether – as the last roll of...
What happens to my partner’s pensions after they pass away?
It’s a sad truth that losing a partner is an experience many of us will go through. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2021 census revealed that 3.2 million adults in the UK are widowed. As psychotherapist Juliet Rosenfeld wrote in the Guardian,...
How big life events could leave you vulnerable to a scam
It was with great sadness that fans of the culinary duo, the Hairy Bikers, learned of the death of Dave Myers in February 2024. Myers, and his presenting partner Si King, were widely loved for their enthusiasm for food and travel, and cheeky sense of humour. So, you...
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