In his final Budget speech to parliament on 18 March, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, announced that Britain was ‘walking tall again’ after five years of austerity. (more…)
Topic: News
Gender disparity
Posted on April 29, 2015 by admin - News, Wealth Creation
Funding a post-work life will be difficult without sufficient planning
A new report has revealed a huge gender disparity when it comes to pension savings and income, indicating that funding retirement is likely to be a significant challenge for many women. (more…)
Paying Inheritance Tax
Posted on April 29, 2015 by admin - News, Protection, Retirement, Wealth Creation
Estimating how much liability you could leave behind for your loved ones
Usually the ‘executor’ of the Will or the ‘administrator’ of the estate pays Inheritance Tax using funds from the estate. (more…)
Pension wise
Posted on March 3, 2015 by admin - News, Retirement
Discussing life expectancy as part of your retirement planning is key
P ension Wise, the government’s guidance guarantee service, must discuss life expectancy as part of people’s retirement planning, according to a recent Aviva report. (more…)
Getting more savvy about saving and spending
Posted on March 3, 2015 by admin - Investment, News
Sorting out our finances is high on our list of priorities in 2015
The British population is determined to get more savvy about their saving and spending habits in 2015, with three quarters (76%) of adults admitting they are prepared to moderate their lifestyle, according to a new survey by Standard Life. (more…)