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ISAs – The fast track to growing your wealth
A new tax year gives new ISA allowances for tax-free investments. Sian Kent demonstrates the value of ISAs and how they can really save you

Tax planning opportunities
As we approach the end of another tax year, you should take the time to check that you have made best use of the tax

Learning to speak the language of funds
Understanding the information provided on a fund factsheet can give you a good headstart in helping you to check that your selected funds match your

How to manage your retirement income
The Freedom and Choice changes in 2015 gave people at retirement greater flexibility over access to their pension funds. Salvatore Volante looks at some of

Building foundations for successful financial planning
Taking the time to review your financial situation can really save you money and give you greater opportunity to save for your future. Leon Hunt

Be wary of investment scams
Over recent years there has been a concerning increase in investment scams. Alec Ramsey, Head of Compliance, provides an insight into watching out for warning

The Autumn Budget 2017
Following the Chancellor Philip Hammond?s first Autumn Budget in November 2017, here are the key announcements which affect financial planning.

How does a rise in interest rates affect your finances
Many of our borrowings and savings are linked to the Bank of England’s base rate so what impact could a 0.25% rate rise have on

Investments on a platform or do the leg work yourself?
Keeping track of all your investments can be time consuming and a real challenge to maintain. You may have investments, including ISAs, and pension plans,
Origen wins top award at MoneyAge awards…again!
Origen has won Financial Adviser of the Year (Medium to Large Firm) 2017 at the MoneyAge awards in October 2017.

Freedom and Choice at retirement
In 2015 the Freedom and Choice in pensions legislation introduced greater flexibility about how you can take the benefits from your pension fund.
Tackling inflation – taking a bite out of your finances
Inflation figures have recently been hitting the headlines, having reached 2.9% this month, its joint record highest level in the last five years. Why does
Know your limits for Inheritance Tax
The current amount that an individual can pass free of Inheritance Tax stands at £325,000 (often referred to as the Nil Rate Band (NRB). Find

Gift planning and how to manage Inheritance Tax
Providing financial support to friends and family, such as children or grandchildren, can be very rewarding ? especially when you can see the benefits.