by Will | Mar 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
With the average Briton having six jobs throughout their working life that could potentially mean you have several different pension pots in your name. So, how do you keep track of all of them and their performance? Do you simply let them sit there and do...
by Will | Feb 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
You are likely to have worked hard for the wealth you are worth when you die. This may take the form of property, other assets, money and possessions. So, you are likely to want to make sure that your estate passes to those you intend to leave it to. Inheritance Tax...
by Will | Jan 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
There can be a number of reasons why we may suddenly find ourselves in possession of a large amount of money to invest. More common examples might be from selling a property or a business you owned; an inheritance from the death of a loved one; settlement...
by Will | Sep 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
Whilst the long-term economic effects of the Brexit vote remain far from certain, the impact on gilt yields was far more dramatic, with yields dropping below 1% for the first time in history. As investors look to safer investments, the demand for gilts increases; this...
by Will | Jul 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
There was a time, not all that long ago, when the answer to this question was very simply: No – save in the most exceptional circumstances. However due to more and more defined benefit schemes running into trouble and the introduction of pension freedoms, this...
by Will | Jun 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
The lifetime allowance, moreover the issue of exceeding it, promises to become a problem for an increasing number of individuals. On 6 April 2016 the lifetime allowance was reduced to just £1 million. This might sound like a significant sum, but to put this into some...