Jeremy Hunt delivered his second Autumn Statement as chancellor on 22 November 2023. While the headline news was cuts to National Insurance rates for employees and self-employed workers, there may have been less attention-grabbing changes that could make your finances easier to manage. Read on to discover how ISA and pension changes might be useful […]
As the nights draw in, it’s normal to want to spend more time indoors where it’s warm. However, if it affects your mood and motivation, you could be suffering from the winter blues. Luckily, there are often steps you can take to overcome it. The NHS estimates that around 2 million people in the UK […]
Planning for your death can be emotionally difficult, but it could be a huge help to your loved ones. Research suggests administering an estate after a loved one has passed away can affect mental health and finances. Read on to learn more about some of the steps you could take to help your family manage […]
Households are paying more in taxes, research suggests. At a time when high inflation may be affecting your outgoings, finding ways to reduce your tax bill could be valuable. If you’re married or in a civil partnership, planning with your partner could help you get more out of allowances. According to the Institute for Fiscal […]
Trusts may be a useful way to pass on wealth, but research suggests it’s an option some people are dismissing. You can place a variety of assets in a trust, from investment to property, for the benefit of another person, known as the “beneficiary”. The trust is then managed by one or more trustees according […]
More people in England and Wales are celebrating their 100th birthday. It could have implications for your financial plan and creating an income in retirement. According to a release from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), on Census Day in 2021, there were 13,924 centenarians living in England and Wales. The oldest person to complete […]
Regular financial reviews may help keep you on track to meet your goals and give you confidence in the steps you’re taking. As well as reviewing your assets, you might also want to make changes to your plan. Last month, you read about why you shouldn’t skip your financial reviews and how they could help […]
Embracing lessons from so-called “blue zones” could boost your health and longevity, according to an expert. Read on to find out more about these areas and how you could make changes to your life. In 2004, two professors identified Sardinia’s Nuoro Province in Italy as having a high concentration of male centenarians. They referred to […]
Are you considering how to access the wealth that’s locked away in your home? There’s more than one way you could release property wealth later in life. There are lots of reasons why you may want to access the money that’s tied up in your home. Perhaps you want to use the money to fund […]
People often think of their financial plan as a way to grow their wealth and provide financial security. You might consider areas like your pension or financial protection to be core parts of your financial plan. Yet, while they’re important, your happiness is essential too. Financial planning is about helping you reach your financial goals, […]
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