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Read the latest news and insight on a range of financial matters from our qualified financial advisers and expert technical and investment team.

Effective savings for you and your family

Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) are commonplace amongst financial planning – but are you using the allowance effectively? ISAs and other allowances, including Child Trust Funds,

A clear view of retirement income

Retirement planning is most effective with a clear view of the income required and identifying the shortfall that financial plans need to meet. Our advisers

Making financial plans for long term care

Long term care is a growing area of financial planning. There are limits for State support, but our advisers can help you and your family

How to make the most of your savings

During the pandemic many have faced lower outgoings due to the restrictions, with no holidays or reduced travel costs, which has allowed some to make

Is your Power of Attorney fit for purpose?

Many people have set up a power of attorney, but in this article we highlight the need to review these arrangements or take care when

Are you retirement ready?

We discuss the importance of having robust plans that meet your income needs throughout retirement and how we can help to be retirement ready.

Using a Power of Attorney to stay in control

A power of attorney can be valuable in financial planning. We highlight their benefits and how you can make sure that it is effective.

Facing a pension lifetime allowance charge

With the increasing threat of the lifetime allowance on pension savings, we look at the strategies available if your total pension savings exceed the lifetime

Understanding the impact of the pension lifetime allowance

In March, the Budget confirmed that the pension lifetime allowance, the cap on total pension savings, is frozen until April 2026. Oliver Elwiss gives an

Is inflation coming over the hill?

Inflation has been at very low levels in recent times, but Adam Cato explains why the prospect of an increase in inflation needs to be

State Pension increases for 2021/22

In advance of the Budget, the State Pension increases have been confirmed. John Daniels explains how the increases are calculated and highlights the need for

Income drawdown – the need for financial advice

A recent review by the FCA has highlighted some concerns amongst investors who choose to use drawdown without financial advice. Leon Hunt reflects on these

Scottish Budget Highlights 2021/22

Following the Scottish Budget announcement on Thursday 28 January, Martin Banerjee and our technical team highlight the key points that may impact our Scottish clients.

Looking ahead to the retirement you want

With the State Pension Age now increased to age 66 and more increases planned, Claire Houstin shares how we help our clients to plan for

Put a spring in your finances for 2021

A new year means we are fast approaching the end of another tax year. Jamie Tough identifies some of the allowances and financial planning opportunities
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