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Buy-to-let tax changes bite with rising interest rates
Changes to tax rules made some years ago could soon cause financial pain as interest rates rise. Here we look at the impact of rising

How does rising inflation impact your investment outlook?
With rising inflation hitting a 40-year high, we look into the ways that we need to adapt and how to look at investment returns during

How will your spending change during retirement?
A new Institute of Fiscal Studies report has reported on spending throughout retirement. We look into how current and future retirees can ensure their retirement

How can pension contributions reduce your tax bill?
Making pension contributions can be a great way of saving for your future. At the start of a new tax year, you have new pension

Registering your trust
The increased use of trusts has brought about new financial planning opportunities for many people, however they also present fresh opportunities for financial crime. Find

Last chance to use your tax year end allowances
With the end of the tax year approaching, there are some great opportunities to use the allowances available. Contact us or your Origen adviser soon,

UK inflation hits 30 year high
Over recent months we have seen rising inflation and the Bank of England respond with base rate increases. Rising inflation impacts financial planning, but we

Can your retirement savings provide the income you need?
Our advisers can help you to assess how much income you need in retirement and review whether you are on track to meet your expectations.

Make financial planning your New Year’s resolution
A new year means that you have only a short time before the end of the tax year. There are allowances and opportunities available and

Money saving tips for your tax return
As the 31 January deadline approaches for submitting your online Self Assessment tax return for tax year 2020-21, we provide guidance to help you to

Is cash king?
Cash is important in a portfolio, but there are risks of being too reliant on cash savings at a time of rising inflation and low

How does an increase in the minimum retirement age affect you?
We reflect on government proposals to change minimum pension age from age 55 to age 57 and also State Pension age increases and how these

Planning for long term care and government reforms
The issue of social care has been overlooked by many governments, but we assess how recent announcements and changes impact financial planning for long term

How to claim tax relief on your pension contributions
Tax relief is a valuable incentive for saving for retirement. Jamie Tough explains the value of basic rate tax relief, but if you are a

No room for Budget giveaways
Prior to October’s Budget, David Hands looks at the signals coming from the Office of Budget Responsibility. Not surprisingly, the government is tightening its belt.