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End of an era? How the 2023 budget has changed the pension landscape

During the Spring budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt sent shockwaves through the pension landscape with some of the largest changes in recent history to affect pension savers.  Whilst the finer details are still to be ironed out; in summary the changes include: All the measures have been designed to encourage people to work for longer and […]

  • General
  • 16/03/2023

Deadline For Expats To Secure A Full UK State Pension Extended

Expats who have missed filing national insurance years from 2006 to 2016 now have until 31st of July 2023 to secure a full UK state pension. The previous deadline of the 5th of April 2023 has been extended, with the government announcing yesterday they’re granting expats more time to get their paperwork in order after […]

  • General
  • 13/03/2023

How much should you save for retirement?

Whether you’re thinking about retiring in the next few years, or you’ve only just started your first job, saving for retirement is something we should all be thinking about. After all, everyone wants to ensure they have enough cash saved up to make the most of all that free time in the future. If you’ve […]
  • Retirement
  • 09/03/2023

Investing In An Assurance Vie For Under 70 vs Over 70

January is often a time for reflection, and this year there has been plenty to consider. Over the last couple of years we have faced a global pandemic, quickly followed by the war between Russia and Ukraine, and global inflation issues. The cumulative effect of global concerns has led to a lot of financial worries […]

  • General
  • 30/01/2023

The Four Pillars of Wealth Management

Wealth management is a deeply personal, long term process that will differ from person to person depending on their circumstances and goals. Whilst it is imperative to take this into consideration when developing a strategy to achieve financial objectives, there are four main concepts that are applicable to almost all financial planning journeys and are […]
  • General
  • 26/01/2023

How much will retirement cost you after inflation?

Due to the consequences of the Covid pandemic, the energy crisis and a range of other factors, the UK and the wider global economy has seen inflation increase the cost of living substantially in a relatively short amount of time. This has resulted in much of the population having to cut back on their spending […]
  • General
  • 26/01/2023

UK Pension Tax Relief Amounted to £51.6B Last Year

The HRMC has revealed that the cost of pension tax relief in the UK last year amounted to the astronomical sum of £51.6 billion. This is due to the tax relief that UK citizens receive on contributions to their pensions (up to the annual allowance limit) and the NI relief that employers also receive on […]
  • General
  • 23/01/2023

How could your UK pension be changing in 2023?

With the recent turbulence in UK politics resulting in budget reviews and u-turns, it has been a time of uncertainty when it comes to government policies, as nothing seems set in stone. These constant developments have been concerning for many as the cost of living crisis puts pressure on much of the population to plan […]
  • General
  • 10/01/2023

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