Topic: Wealth Creation

Taking vital steps before the new tax year

Posted on March 3, 2014 by - Protection, Wealth Creation

You need to act fast to avoid next year’s child benefit charges
Families impacted by the high income child benefit charge need to act now to limit or avoid it in the next tax year. Doing this could make them potentially up to £2,449 better off, but they only have until the 6th April 2014 to take some vital steps for the 2013/14 tax year, according to Standard Life. (more…)

Do you have enough money to retire comfortably?

Posted on March 3, 2014 by - Retirement, Wealth Creation

New data shows consumer confidence improving but worry is still strife
Data recently released by Aviva shows that over half (55%) of UK consumers worry that they will not have enough money to provide an adequate standard of living when they retire, with 18% of consumers saying they do not hold any form of savings or long-term investment products. Almost the same proportion of consumers (49%) think they will have to work beyond the normal retirement age. (more…)

Tax attack

Posted on March 3, 2014 by - Investment, Protection, Wealth Creation

Legitimate planning could save you money by reducing a potential tax bill
With tax increases the prospect for the foreseeable future, it is essential that you make the most of every available tax relief. Using the tax breaks available to you also makes good financial sense. (more…)