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14 Oct 2025
Protect your retirement plans by investing more today

Protect your retirement plans by investing more today

Pensions are a crucial component of financial planning, particularly for individuals seeking to secure a comfortable retirement. For some, increasing pension contributions can be a strategic move to make up for missed savings or to maximise tax-efficient benefits. However, understanding the rules around contributions requires careful consideration to avoid potential pitfalls. Large contributions can assist…

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30 Sep 2025
Passing on wealth through trusts

Passing on wealth through trusts

A UK trust is a legal arrangement in which one party holds and manages assets on behalf of another party, in accordance with the terms set by the trust’s creator. They often serve as a safeguard for wealth, ensuring that assets are passed on to the next generation according to specific wishes. Trusts are essential…

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22 Sep 2025
Income Protection Awareness Week 2025

Income Protection Awareness Week 2025

Understanding Income Protection Insurance: A Safety Net for Your Earnings How many of us have a safety net for our earnings?  Income protection insurance is a vital financial product designed to provide a regular income if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury. In the UK, where statutory sick pay and state benefits…

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16 Sep 2025
Fundraising for MND Scotland at Aberdeen Firewalk

Fundraising for MND Scotland at Aberdeen Firewalk

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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15 Sep 2025
Pension Awareness Week 2025

Pension Awareness Week 2025

The world of pensions can look complicated from the outside, and there are plenty of questions people want to ask but never do.  Outlined below are some of the questions people want to ask but for whatever reason, may not. When should I start saving for retirement? The simple answer is as soon as you…

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26 Aug 2025
Planning a wealthy retirement

Planning a wealthy retirement

Whether you’re employed, a partner or self-employed, you can contribute to a pension. Employers are legally required to provide workers with access to a pension scheme, while anyone self-employed or unemployed, who cannot invest in an occupational plan, can pay into a personal pension, such as a SIPP (Self-Invested Personal Pension) or a stakeholder policy….

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