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New tax year

Posted on May 1, 2019 by - Uncategorized

The key changes you need to know

You want to pay the minimum amount of tax legally possible. We want that for you, too. The 2019/20 tax year started on 6 April and in general taxpayers will have more money in their pocket after increases to allowances came into force, but there are a few losers, in particular those selling shares and buy-to-let landlords. (more…)

Life insurance options

Posted on May 1, 2019 by - Uncategorized

When it comes to your life insurance, you’ve got options

If you want to continue to make sure your family are looked in the event of your premature death, then you should consider your life insurance options. Life is complicated and can be unpredictable, so it’s important that you assess which different types of life insurance match your requirements. (more…)

Lasting Power of Attorney

Posted on May 1, 2019 by - Uncategorized

Making decisions on your behalf during your lifetime

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint one or more people to make decisions on your behalf during your lifetime. The people you appoint to manage your affairs are called the ‘attorneys’. An LPA is a completely separate legal document to your Will, although many people put them in place at the same time as getting their will written, as part of wanting to plan for the future. (more…)

Tracing a lost pension

Posted on May 1, 2019 by - Uncategorized

Nearly £20 billion unclaimed money and growing

The scale of the UK’s lost pensions mountain has been exposed by the largest study yet on the subject[1]. The Pensions Policy Institute surveyed firms representing about 50% of the private defined contribution pensions market[2]. (more…)

Do your numbers add up?

Posted on May 1, 2019 by - Uncategorized

Tax-efficient ways to fund the next generation

It’s natural we may want to give younger members of our family a financial start in life. Especially when we hear about some students graduating with eye-watering levels of debt. If you are able to help your children or grandchildren without risking running out of money yourself, it’s important that you do so effectively. (more…)