Considering the later years of your life is an essential part of financial planning, especially when it involves how your assets will be distributed after you pass away. Many people think about gifting their dependents or family members an early inheritance. However, this requires careful planning and a solid understanding of inheritance tax rules to…
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The Drumnor Model Portfolios (MPS) came out top in terms of performance in 2025 for three categories and were highly placed in the other sectors in a report published by Trustnet. Trustnet are a leading financial research website, and these results take into account around 1,500 different models. To read the Trustnet article which was…
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In an era when job changes are common, millions of people in the UK risk losing touch with their hard-earned retirement savings. New research highlights a concerning gap in financial awareness, with many individuals potentially missing out on a significant part of their future income because pension pots from previous jobs have been forgotten. The…
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An Individual Savings Account (ISA) is highly effective for anyone looking to save or invest money in a tax-efficient way. An ISA functions as a wrapper that shields your savings and investments from tax. Any interest, capital gains or dividends earned within an ISA are completely tax-free, enabling your money to grow more efficiently than…
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Our very own Chartered Financial Planner, Adam Rutter, appeared in the Financial Planning Today Magazine. To read the full article, click here (pages 16-17)
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The timing of this year’s Scottish Budget announcement was later than usual because of the UK Chancellor’s decision to delay her Autumn Budget until 26 November 2025. The Scottish Government was critical of Rachel Reeves’ procrastination, with Finance Secretary Shona Robison saying that Westminster had left Scotland “as an afterthought”. The Scottish Budget
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Half of the UK’s working population believes they would feel more financially resilient if they had income protection insurance in place. Despite this, only about a quarter of workers currently hold a policy[1]. The findings emphasise a growing concern across the UK workforce: while many recognise the importance of safeguarding their income, few have taken…
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Starting a family is one of life’s most fulfilling experiences, but it’s also among the most costly. From baby essentials and daily expenses to long-term aims like university savings, the cost of raising a child in the UK continues to rise each year. According to the Child Poverty Action Group, the basic cost of raising…
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You could be forgiven for thinking that the run up to Rachel Reeves’ second Budget got underway in early summer. It was in June that the government climbed down on the winter fuel payment, while July saw cuts to disability benefits abandoned. Together those U-turns created a fiscal hole of around £6 billion by 2029/30….
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Death and money are two of life’s unavoidable realities, yet they remain subjects many of us hesitate to discuss. This reluctance often extends to inheritance, a topic filled with discomfort for many families. The consequence of this silence is significant, as an increasing number of estates are affected by Inheritance Tax (IHT), and disputes over…
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