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4 recent pension changes that could affect your clients
Understanding your pension empowers you to feel secure about your long-term future – and that is also true of your clients. However, Money Marketing reports that 24% of over-55s feel unsure about the different options and rules…
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Investment market update: March 2024
While inflation continues to be a challenge for many economies, there are positive signs in the UK and around the world. Read on to find out what may have affected stock markets and your investment portfolio in March 2024. Remember,…
Read more6 in 10 Brits are unaware their pension is usually outside of their estate
Many people could be omitting a useful way to pass on assets when they die because they aren’t aware that pensions usually fall outside of their estate. It could also mean some have failed to name a beneficiary for their…
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5 practical tips that could help you set realistic financial goals
Setting goals is part of creating an effective financial plan. They can motivate you, keep you on the right track, and help you define what “success” is for you. As your plan might cover decades, it can be difficult to…
Read moreRunning out of money tops retirement concerns, but financial planning could bring peace of mind
If you’re concerned about running out of money during retirement, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s one of the top financial concerns in the UK. Being proactive and working with a financial planner to create a retirement plan could offer…
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What you need to know about taking your pension tax-free lump sum in 2024/25
Taking a tax-free lump sum from your pension could be a fantastic way to kickstart your retirement plans. If it’s something you’re thinking about, it’s important to consider the long-term implications and understand how much you could withdraw from your…
Read moreRetirement planning: Bringing together your goals and finances
Effective retirement planning often involves weaving together lots of different threads. As you think about your retirement, you might be unsure how to bring everything together, but a bespoke financial plan could put your mind at ease. Over the last…
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Have you overlooked speaking to your beneficiaries as part of your estate plan?
You may already have your estate in order and have written your will accordingly, but have you overlooked the value of speaking to your beneficiaries? A new report by PIMFA suggests that 58% of people in the…
Read moreAre you risking a pension shortfall by overlooking longevity?
A survey suggests that some retirees could risk running out of money during their lifetime because they haven’t considered how long their assets need to last. Failing to factor longevity into your retirement plan could mean your later years don’t…
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Here’s what you need to know about the “Magnificent Seven” stocks that are driving the market
The Magnificent Seven might conjure up images of the 1960s Western film or its 2016 remake, but there’s a new group in town – seven technology companies that outgained the market in 2023. Read on to find out more about…
Read moreA worrying 2 in 5 wealthy individuals have fallen victim to a financial scam
A recent survey reported by Professional Adviser revealed that 2 in 5 wealthy individuals have been the victim of financial crime. Of the 2,000 people with assets worth more than £250,000 who were surveyed, 41% of them…
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Retirement planning: The 3 main ways you could access your pension
When you give up work, your pension is likely to play a key role in creating an income. So, an essential part of retirement planning is often deciding how you’ll access your retirement savings. Last month, you read about the…
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