Geopolitical events are unfolding rapidly. At the time of writing, in mid-March, the course of the current conflict in Iran remained deeply uncertain. The situation appeared to be intensifying amid reports of further threats to Gulf energy infrastructure, production cuts and damage to desalination plants. Talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad ended with…
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For many adults in the UK, the middle decades of life are defined by a delicate balancing act. You might find yourself building a career, raising children and managing a household, all while keeping a watchful eye on your ageing parents. This phenomenon has given rise to what experts call the ‘sandwich generation’, a group…
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Well done to our team at Thorntons Wealth – Phil, Sara and Elaine for taking part in the Aberdeen Firewalk last night. Well done! If you would still like to donate, click on the link below: https://www.justgiving.com/team/thorntons-wealthf
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Phil, Elmira and Sara from our Aberdeen office are taking part in the Aberdeen Firewalk on 23 September. If you can support us this will be greatly appreciated. You will find a link to our charity fundraising page here: https://www.justgiving.com/team/thorntons-wealthf Motor Neurone Disease is a fatal, rapidly progressing neurological condition affecting up to 5,000 adults in the…
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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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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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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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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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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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