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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As we have been witnessing in recent years and months, climate changes are occurring in every region and globally. A new landmark report from the United Nations on the state of climate science has highlighted modern society’s continued dependence on fossil fuels, which is warming the world at a pace that is unprecedented in…
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Having a financial plan in place early on can make it easier to manage your money further down the line. It’s never too early to make a financial plan. The sooner you work out your goals and start following a plan to achieve them, the more likely you are to succeed. Here…
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If you’re 10 to 15 years from retirement, you’re probably starting to think more about how you’ll spend your life after work. You might be contemplating travelling more, dedicating more time to your passions or enjoying more free time with your family. However, are you concerned that the idea of a financially comfortable…
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Whatever stage of life you’ve reached and whatever the status of your current financial situation, you could see a vast improvement in the future by setting financial goals. Most people are intrinsically motivated by goals and will work hard to achieve them. The key steps toward financial security are to translate them into your own…
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