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31 Jul 2024
How much do I need to save for retirement?

How much do I need to save for retirement?

How you invest in your 50s could significantly impact your quality of life in retirement. While there is still time to increase your retirement savings, a seemingly simple mistake could derail your plans. This is where obtaining professional financial advice becomes crucial. With retirement now in sight, as you approach this milestone, ensuring your money…

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24 Jul 2024
Caring for Grandchildren

Caring for Grandchildren

Around one in five grandparents over the age of 50 in the UK provide childcare help for their grandchildren, but thousands may be missing out on a valuable scheme that could increase their State Pension entitlement[1]. Soaring childcare costs mean many parents turn to grandparents to look after their children when they return to work….

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30 Jan 2024
Succession planning, a family affair

Succession planning, a family affair

Transferring wealth within a family is a delicate process that requires clear communication and effective planning. Otherwise, it could lead to a potentially large tax bill and bad feelings in the family. This narrative was depicted in the hit American HBO series ‘Succession,’ which centred on the Roy family, the owners of global media and…

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16 Jan 2024
Tax-saving measures

Tax-saving measures

Have you recently evaluated your personal tax situation? Is your tax structure optimised for efficiency? As we approach the end of the tax year on 5 April 2024, it presents an ideal opportunity to assess and leverage the various allowances and reliefs available to enhance your tax profile. Allocating time for this review can provide…

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6 Nov 2023
Talk Money Week

Talk Money Week

This week Thorntons Wealth is supporting #TalkMoney Week, designed to get us all talking more about the pennies in our pocket, our thoughts and feelings around money, and how and where to get help if and when you need it. Quite often, it’s just saying the words out loud that’s the hardest part. So, we’re…

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