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Autumn Budget Statement 2024 - What it Could Mean For Your Finances

Welcome to our latest issue. On 30 October, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will deliver the Autumn Budget Statement 2024. It will be a critical indicator of the government's approach to managing the economy, aiming to foster an environment conducive to sustainable growth. The outcomes of this Autumn Budget will have far-reaching implications, potentially influencing everything from tax rates and public services to business investment and consumer confidence. As such, it is a pivotal moment that will shape the economic landscape in the months and years ahead. On page 10, we look at what it could mean for your finances.

Could you have been underpaid the State Pension?

HMRC estimates that affected women could be owed an average of £5,000 each

 

Pension scams on the rise

Protect your savings! 7.3 million UK adults encountered an attempted scam in the past year

 

Navigating the complexities of inheritance

Should you consider estate planning and gifting for future generations?

 

Mastering financial planning

Essential tips for mothers balancing family and finances

 

Autumn Budget Statement 2024

What it could mean for your finances

 

Time to revisit your retirement plan?

Helping you feel more prepared for this stage of your life

 

The middle-aged squeeze

Juggling careers, family care and financial pressure amid rising costs and wealth transfers

 

The cost of early withdrawal from your pension

How retirees are impacting their financial future by accessing pension pots too soon

 

Rising demand for health cover

Grappling with a workforce sickness epidemic and long NHS waiting times

 

Building wealth and achieving financial goals

Aligning investments with risk tolerance and capacity

 

The future of retirement

Experiences of the past and potential future scenarios

 

The Great Unretirement

Contemplating a return to work after a significant absence or considering a phased return?

 

Sandwich generation

Two-thirds of people in the UK will care for a loved one at some point

 

Take your pension to the max

Do you have potential shortfalls and need to address these gaps?

 

Empowered savers

How to make future aspirations more attainable and less stressful

 

Shaping a sustainable future

The imperative of collective action and responsible investment

 

New study uncovers financial vulnerability in five million UK households

Delayed life milestones and lack of planning pose significant risks

 

Redundancy and your pension

Understanding your workplace pension options to navigate your next steps confidently

 

Have you secured your legacy?

The vital role of Wills in estate planning

 

Should you use your pension lump sum to pay off your mortgage?

Essential key considerations and potential pitfalls you need to know

 

The retirement gap

Why UK retirees are working seven years longer than planned

 

The rise of remote work and moving abroad

Becoming a UK expat can mark the start of an exciting chapter, but what about your pension?