Why Financial Advice Matters More Than Ever: Navigating Consumer Duty and Your Financial Future
Financial planning has never been simple. From pensions and investments to estate planning and tax management, the choices you make can have long-lasting consequences for your lifestyle and your family’s future. Add to this a constantly shifting regulatory landscape, and it’s no surprise that many people feel overwhelmed. One of the most significant recent changes […]
Your Pension and Inheritance Tax: What You Need to Know Now
For many people, their pension is the single biggest financial asset they will ever build. It represents decades of hard work, careful saving, and a cornerstone of financial independence in retirement. Increasingly, pensions are also viewed as a way to provide for the next generation, often forming a key part of estate and legacy planning. […]
Spain: Navigating the 2025 Tax Landscape
As we move through 2025, both Spain and the UK are undergoing significant tax and regulatory changes that may affect your financial planning. Below we highlight the most important developments. Across the EU, governments are required to deliver their budgets in October each year, aligned with multi-year fiscal roadmaps approved by Brussels. For Spain, delays […]
Estate Planning in Portugal: What UK Expats Need to Know
If you’re a UK national living in Portugal, your estate planning requires careful review to ensure it aligns with Portuguese law and your family’s needs. Arrangements made under the UK system may not provide the same outcomes once you are resident in Portugal. While many people devote time to retirement planning, fewer consider what happens […]
Moving to Portugal? Wealth Management Essentials to Know Before You Go
Portugal continues to attract expatriates from around the world. Its warm climate, rich culture, and relaxed lifestyle make it an appealing destination for those looking to retire or begin a new chapter abroad. For many, the benefits go beyond lifestyle: Portugal also offers specific tax planning opportunities for those who prepare in advance. Whether you […]
Moving to Spain: A Financial Planning Guide for UK Expats
If you are planning to move to Spain, or have recently done so, you have made an excellent choice. With its rich culture, warm climate, and relaxed lifestyle, Spain offers a wonderful quality of life. It also presents opportunities to review and adapt your financial planning. Where possible, it is best to begin preparations well […]
Long-Term Investing: Why Patience Often Pays Off
Market ups and downs can test even the most seasoned investors. But when it comes to building lasting wealth, research shows that remaining invested and keeping emotions in check is often more effective than trying to predict the perfect time to buy or sell. “Is now a good time to invest?” is a question that […]
Tax Freedom Day 2025: How Much of Your Year Goes to the Taxman?
If you’ve ever felt as though much of your working life is spent paying tax before you see any benefit for yourself, you may not be far wrong. With income tax, national insurance or social security, capital gains tax, VAT, council tax, excise duties and more, a significant proportion of income goes to the taxman […]