Should I consolidate my pensions?

Should I consolidate my pensions?

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...
How can I avoid Inheritance Tax?

How can I avoid Inheritance Tax?

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...
How should I invest a large amount of money?

How should I invest a large amount of money?

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...
Why have final salary transfer values increased?

Why have final salary transfer values increased?

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...
How can I avoid breaching the lifetime allowance?

How can I avoid breaching the lifetime allowance?

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...