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9 Mar 2022
War in Ukraine

War in Ukraine

The humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine following Putin’s scarcely believable attack is, quite rightly, front and centre of everyone’s thoughts. It is impossible to know what the outcome will be, with a range from something that does not bear contemplation to a Russian retreat and positive regime change. With uncertainty abounding, it is only right…

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7 Mar 2022
Celebrating female leadership for International Women’s Day

Celebrating female leadership for International Women’s Day

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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22 Feb 2022
Improve your financial life

Improve your financial life

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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7 Feb 2022
Beyond Profit

Beyond Profit

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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24 Jan 2022
What do your retirement plans look like?

What do your retirement plans look like?

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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22 Dec 2021
Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

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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20 Dec 2021
Christmas gifting

Christmas gifting

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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9 Dec 2021
How can I protect my money from inflation ?

How can I protect my money from inflation ?

  ‘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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22 Nov 2021
Coronavirus alters pension plans

Coronavirus alters pension plans

  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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