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Talk to us about taking financial advice – book a free consultation 3 min read

Jeannie Boyle
Jeannie Boyle,

16/10/2024

Organising your personal finances is extremely important to you, and that’s why we believe it starts with us getting to know you; understanding your needs and objectives and you getting to know us.

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60% tax?

A quirk in the system means that anyone earning between £100,000 and £125,140 can find themselves paying a whopping 60% tax on this portion of their earnings.

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Can I comfortably retire?

Navigating the cost-of-living challenges in the UK.

Zohaib Mir
Zohaib Mir,

13/05/2024

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Autumn Statement 2023

The Autumn Statement and what it means for you at a glance.

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Financial planning for business owners: 5 key areas

In this article, we've outlined the key areas for self-employed individuals and business owners in the UK to build a secure financial future.

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How will the Spring pension changes affect you?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt made major changes to how pension savings work when he set out his Spring Budget. Higher and additional rate taxpayers will be able to put more money into their pensions and receive marginal tax relief, but it is not only the wealthy who will benefit from the changes. The extra annual allowance will help you if need to bolster your pension pot ahead of retirement.

Matt Lewis
Matt Lewis,

19/05/2023

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Seven major money changes as new tax year begins

The new tax year begins today and with it comes a whole series of adjusted money rules and changes, affecting everything from your pension to how much you pay in tax if you're a high earner.

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Spring Budget 2023: what does it mean for your finances?

Moves to boost tax breaks on pensions, ease childcare costs and support household energy bills.

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Window is closing on last chance to maximise state pension

The number of National Insurance contributions you can buy back will change on 5 April.

Zoe Brett
Zoe Brett,

07/03/2023

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Fiscal drag: how it affects you

Fiscal drag is the stealthy way in which governments pull more and more taxpayers into higher tax brackets without the backlash that comes with increased tax rates.

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Your retirement saving options outside of a pension

While pensions are a key part of saving for retirement, they're not the only option. Other alternatives can supplement this and offer you more flexibility.

Dale Scorer
Dale Scorer,

14/01/2022

4 min read

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National Insurance and dividend tax rises – what you need to know

The Prime Minister has announced plans to raise National Insurance rates by 1.25 percentage points for employers and employees, with tax on share dividends rising by the same amount.

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