As a business we recognise the need to do more to reduce our carbon footprint and we are exploring ways to lower emissions and promote sustainability in our workplace. As a first step we have chosen to sponsor global climate action projects through Ecologi by making regular donations on behalf of all of our employees….
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Despite significant societal changes, there’s still a sense — on the part of both some men and women — that men should be the providers. Historically there has been a stigma that the male is the main earner of households, which is of course an extremely outdated way of thinking. The fact is, though, that…
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People aged between 55 and 64 are now less confident about their retirement than they were a year ago, with over-55s most likely to be worried about rising prices. Many of us are unsure about what to expect when it comes to planning for the future. Study after study has indicated that many of us…
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Savers and investors have just under a month to use the £20,000 they can put into their tax-efficient Individual Savings Account (ISA) before the end of the financial year on 5 April. The current tax year started on 6 April 2021 and ends on 5 April 2022. ISAs enable you to minimise the amount of…
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As another extraordinary financial year comes to a close, it’s more important than ever to make good use of your annual pension allowances. Giving your pension savings a boost and assessing where you stand will give you peace of mind that you are on track to enjoying the retirement you are planning for. The 2021/22…
Continue ReadingChris Forde is Head of Financial Planning at Thorntons Wealth. Thorntons Wealth are based in Dundee, Edinburgh and Aberdeen providing Financial Planning services. This article was written for Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce – click here to view the article on their website. Monday – no need to unmute. The week for me…
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