Over the years, the number of women in financial services in the UK has grown steadily. The FCA has also been increasing its focus on promoting gender diversity and recognise that “diversity and inclusion underpin healthy cultures in firms.” This has resulted in a 43% increase in women working within the sector, according to Stemwomen….
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Heading into the New Year, it’s the perfect time to take stock of your budget, liabilities and investments – and check them against your financial goals. The New Year brings an opportunity to reflect on the past year and to set new goals for the year ahead. But before setting financial goals, it helps…
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The consequences of inaction on climate change are now impossible to ignore. Every company has an impact on the world around us. And by investing in them, so do we. Devastating wildfires ripping through several countries, the aftermath of Storm Ida that caused unimaginable flooding across the northeast of the US, storm Arwen that brought…
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The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has sparked a surge in people over 50 seeking professional financial advice[1]. For many, a sudden shift in their financial status has been overwhelming. Money worries cause people to experience difficulties in lots of areas in their lives, from their physical and mental wellbeing to their personal relationships. Even those seeing…
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Are you ready to advance into the new year with a plan to take control of your finances and ensure you meet all financial goals next year and beyond? Many people make new year resolutions to plan for their future, or to sort out their finances, but keep on failing. So when thinking about your…
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From all of us here at Thorntons Wealth, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We wish you and your loved ones a very safe & happy festive period. Thank you for your continued support over the past year, and we look forward to working with you in 2022.
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With the festive season approaching, Christmas is the time of giving. Have you thought about some of the ways you can make gifts to a charity, family and friends? Significantly higher returns Lifetime gifting is not only a good way to set up children for adulthood but is also a way of mitigating any Inheritance…
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‘How can I protect my money from inflation?’ is a question that many people may be asking themselves right now. In the current economic climate, rising inflation is becoming a concern for people with savings and investments. The effect means you’re potentially earning less money due to your hard-earned cash becoming worth less…
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The coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has disrupted many people’s working lives in ways we couldn’t have imagined. It’s been deeply worrying to see some people now planning to retire earlier than they intended – including many who have been on furlough. That’s fine where it’s a positive choice, but for some it won’t be…
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The latest Inheritance Tax (IHT) statistics show an additional 4% was added to HM Revenue & Customs’ receipts compared to the previous year[1]. IHT is a tax payable when you die. Whether your beneficiaries have to pay it, and how much they’ll pay, is based on the value of your estate. Your estate’s value is…
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