During this difficult time, fear and worry is understandable, particularly as the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak led to the biggest daily drop in the FTSE 100 since the financial crisis. Trying to second-guess the impact of events such as the coronavirus or the recent stock market volatility – or even attempting to make a bet on…
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In the current climate, we understand that you may be feeling worried about your work, your finances and what the future holds. Research carried out by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that, since the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), over 25 million people have experienced ‘high’ levels of anxiety[1]. Professional financial advice…
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One thing retirement is not, is an age. Not anymore anyway. Gone are the days of being told to stop working one day and pick up your state pension the next. Today you have new pension freedoms to decide when and how you retire. Pension freedoms in 2015 fundamentally changed the rules for cashing…
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In line with current UK Government restrictions regarding the Covid-19 Pandemic, our offices remain closed. Our colleagues are working from home and continue to provide services and maintain regular communications with all our clients. Should you wish to speak with us, please continue to use the main telephone number of 01382 797600 and your call…
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As I sit and write this blog the world is looking like a very different place. I’m sitting on my balcony on a Saturday afternoon and stillness and calm fill the air. The sense of purpose and noise has been replaced by a different pace/beat of life. This got me thinking – whilst I feel…
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Paying taxes unfortunately is a fact of life, and nearly all of them come before death. The exception to the rule is Inheritance Tax (IHT). When it comes to thinking about life after we are gone, however, many of us are uncomfortable discussing this with our families. The danger is that, if no forward planning…
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With the new year upon us, my thoughts returned to the start of 2019. At this point, looking for inspiration, I decided to read ‘If I could tell you just one thing ‘by Richard Reed. It’s essentially the author’s story of the remarkable people he has met, and their most valuable advice for the next…
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