Retirement planning
With the rising costs of living affecting every aspect of almost everyone’s finances, there’s no time like the present to start considering your retirement plans.… Read More »Retirement planning
Wealth Management
The importance of estate planning
We are all somewhat used to living with economic doom and gloom at present. This includes sky-high inflation rates to tax rises being splashed across… Read More »The importance of estate planning
Lifetime ISAs
Incorporating the Lifetime ISA into your savings strategy. The past few years have seen several innovations in the savings account market. Gone are the days… Read More »Lifetime ISAs
Residence and domicile
A guide to understanding the terms residence and domicile as well as their legal and tax implications. A large part of a person’s legal identity… Read More »Residence and domicile
Making the most of your savings
A guide on how to use your savings to improve your financial position. People often have a slightly misjudged opinion of their savings as a… Read More »Making the most of your savings
Your money: Households overlook life insurance
Fewer than 4 in 10 people view life insurance as essential, according to a report by Scottish Widows. The research, which investigated people’s financial priorities,… Read More »Your money: Households overlook life insurance
Your Money: Financial assets drive rise in household wealth
Financial assets such as pensions and shares are driving a rise in household wealth, research by Lloyds Bank has suggested. Based on data from the Office… Read More »Your Money: Financial assets drive rise in household wealth
Estate planning
An overview of things to consider when planning how to pass on your wealth What you are going to leave behind you at the end… Read More »Estate planning
Safeguarding your estate
Considering what you want to happen to your estate when you die and how to minimise the tax liability. Most of us are probably wealthier… Read More »Safeguarding your estate
Your money: Annuities special feature
Sales fall more than a third The number of annuities sold fell by more than a third between the first and second quarters of 2014,… Read More »Your money: Annuities special feature