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Tax-Saving Measures - What Actions to Review Before the 2023/2024 Year End?
Welcome to the first issue for 2024. The tax landscape has witnessed considerable changes, making the situation more challenging for taxpayers and investors alike. As we near the end of the 2023/24 tax year on 5 April, every taxpayer should understand the importance of this date and consider their tax position. Don’t leave it to chance and miss the deadline. On page 06, we’ve provided some planning tips to consider and discuss with us.
National Insurance Contributions (NICs)
Significant reforms and rates cut for millions of workers
Changes to the State Pension
‘Triple Lock’ to increase by 8.5% from 6 April 2024
Tax-saving measures
What actions to review before the 2023/24 year-end?
Balancing profit and planet
Striving to use impact to boost investment returns
Time to SIPP into financial freedom?
‘I want to take charge of my retirement savings’
Succession planning, a family affair
A delicate process that requires clear communication and effective planning
Treasure trove
£26.6 billion in forgotten pensions
A tax-efficient, flexible method for future planning
Time is running out to use your 2023/24 ISA allowance
Financial road map for 2024
How to devise a robust plan for wealth accumulation and protection
Securing retirement
The art of de-risking
Charting your financial future
Tackling retirement anxieties requires understanding your current financial resources
Time to kickstart your retirement plans?
How to get your retirement plans in motion
Make the most of your wealth
Opening up a world of possibilities for your future
Gender pension gap
The potential barrier to reaching the same savings levels as men
Heightened interest rates increase demand for annuities
What will you do with your hard-earned pension pot at retirement?
The forgotten task on Britons' to-do list
Financial pitfalls that could easily have been avoided
Investing after retirement
Preserving wealth for your future lifestyle
The power of prevention
An effective financial plan acts as your protective shield
It’s good to talk
How to navigate financial conversations with your family
£32 billion hole in UK savings pots
Rise in living costs forcing many people to dip into their financial reserves
Bridging the pension generation gap
Urgency for younger generations to access improved financial education
Investment Bonds - How Bond's Structure & Tax Advantages Can Help you Pass on Wealth
Welcome to our September/October 2023 edition. In this issue, we look at investment bonds and explain how they offer several benefits that some investors may be missing out on, which have become even more beneficial due to recent changes in tax regulations. This follows last November’s Budget and the Chancellor’s decision to reduce the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Allowance from £12,000 to £6,000 this year and to £3,000 in April 2024. This is likely to increase the appeal of investment bonds for some investors who want to minimise Inheritance Tax (IHT) liabilities when passing on wealth.
Preserving wealth for future generations
Starting estate planning early and implementing it in stages is desirable
Will you make the right decisions around your pension pot?
Why defined contribution pensions are even more appealing for wealth transfer
Building a reliable income stream for your golden years
Make sure you maximise your retirement income through annuity shopping
Investment bonds
How bonds' structure and tax advantages can help you pass on wealth
Missing out on unclaimed money that could be in your pocket?
£1.3 billion pension tax relief unclaimed by pension savers over a five-year period
Saving for the next generation
Taking proactive steps in securing your child’s or grandchild’s financial future
Money and divorce
Untangling your finances and navigating the financial aspects of divorce
Pension drawdown
Greater flexibility in accessing your pension funds
Cost of care in later life
Choosing the best option for yourself or your loved ones
Retirement cash flow modelling
Assessing your current and projected wealth, income and expenses
Preparing the next generation to engage with their finances
How to help with money management and financial literacy
Key traits for successful wealth-building
Developing an investment strategy tailored to your goals
Macro trends impacting weddings in 2023
Main pressures are rising costs and unexpected expenses from suppliers
Retirement challenges faced by women
Nearly half of women aged 50-65 plan to continue working in some capacity after reaching the State Pension age
Do our later life dreams really become retirement reality?
Taking the necessary steps towards a fulfilling retirement
Gap in knowledge and uptake of Power of Attorney
Protecting individuals and facilitating smoother decision-making processes
Millions may have to rethink their retirement plans
More than one in ten have mortgage debt in the final decade before they retire
How much will I need to live on in retirement?
Planning for your life after work to ensure a financially secure future
How to reduce the impact of inflation on retirement income
During periods of economic uncertainty, it's advisable to reassess your retirement plan
Professional financial advice – where’s the value?
Making more informed decisions about money leads to better financial health in the long run
How to find or trace a lost pension
Total value of lost pension pots £26.6 billion in 2022
Wealth Succession - Making the Right Preparation for Future Generations
In this issue, financial planning can be a daunting and uncomfortable conversation for many, but thankfully attitudes towards talking about money are changing. Wealth succession should be an integral part of your financial plan as early as possible – because the right preparation now can have positive long-term impacts on future generations. On page 06, before you start this process, we consider the questions you need to ask.
Articles featured in this issue:
Goals don't just happen, you have to plan for them
How professional financial advice benefits both you and your family
Rising prices can wipe years off retirement pots
How to protect your pension income against inflationary pressures
Wealth succession
Making the right preparation for future generations
Show me the money
Britons not researching their investments because it’s ‘time consuming’ and ‘complicated’
Time to retire?
Planning your finances to be sustainable for the long term is key
Critical illness cover, your questions answered
Protecting against the financial impact that a serious illness can cause
Retirement planning
Your wealth. Your legacy
Giving retirement a second thought?
Over a third of over-55s think they will work beyond their State Pension age
Financial security and freedom
Rising prices add almost 20% to ‘minimum’ cost of retirement
Thinking about divorcing?
Protecting your assets and preparing you for going forward on your own
Cost of living crisis
Almost one in three over-55s’ mortgage repayment plans derailed
Financial bliss!
Money and finances are a common source of disagreement and stress
Cost averaging your investments
Reducing the risk of investing in volatile markets
Insurance that works while you can’t
2.5 million Britons lose at least £23,126 a year due to long-term illness
Retirement planning for every life stage
Alleviate any fear and uncertainty you might have about your financial future
Overwhelmed by your pension?
Almost half of UK consumers find pensions information daunting
Protecting income
7% of self-employed workers would choose to carry on working through illness or injury
Financial jargon
7 out of 10 adults are puzzled by financial matters lingo
Future wealth
Ready to start investing for your grandchild’s future?
Drawdown, annuities or both?
Make sure your retirement strategy meets your needs and goals
Fed up With your Nine-to-Five
Welcome to our latest edition. Are you fed up with your nine-to-five? There are many factors that can influence when someone decides to retire. For some, it may be based on health reasons, while others may want to take advantage of government benefits or simply enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle. However, one of the most common factors that determines when people choose to retire is their age. On page 10 we look at what is the most popular age to retire early. New research reveals the key steps people have taken to embrace early retirement and examines the costs and benefits of doing so.
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