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How to effectively protect your identity and your finances from criminals
Identity theft is a significant problem in the UK. Indeed, Infosecurity Magazine reports that 4.3% of the population – that’s 1.9 million...
Chris O'Meara
Jun 27, 20244 min read


How to use life insurance to cover a future Inheritance Tax bill for your family
The amount the government collects through Inheritance Tax (IHT) is on the rise, and freezes to allowances mean it’s expected to increase...
Chris O'Meara
Jun 27, 20244 min read


Higher-rate taxpayers: Beware of the 60% tax trap
The tapering of the Personal Allowance means some higher-rate taxpayers effectively pay an Income Tax rate of 60%, sometimes without...
Chris O'Meara
Jun 27, 20244 min read


The value of financial planning: How it could help you achieve your aspirations
Often one of the biggest benefits of a bespoke financial plan is that it allows you to devise a blueprint to follow, with your goals...
Chris O'Meara
Jun 27, 20244 min read


Investment market update: June 2024
2024 is a historic election year – elections will take place in 50 countries. More than 2 billion voters will head to the polls in...
Chris O'Meara
Jun 27, 20245 min read


3 practical ways you could reduce your tax bill in retirement
The number of retirees who could face an Income Tax bill is expected to rise. If your total income could exceed tax thresholds, there...
Chris O'Meara
May 30, 20244 min read


Explained: When do you need to declare the interest earned on savings?
Rising interest rates have been fantastic news for savers. But it might have left you wondering if you need to pay tax on the interest...
Chris O'Meara
May 30, 20244 min read


Here’s how rising interest rates have affected the property market
Rising interest rates have been big news over the last couple of years, with many mortgage holders seeing their outgoings increase. It’s...
Chris O'Meara
May 30, 20244 min read


How to prepare for remortgaging your buy-to-let property
Remortgaging your buy-to-let property could save you money or provide you with a way to access equity. Taking some time to prepare before...
Chris O'Meara
May 30, 20245 min read


A Lifetime ISA helps first-time buyers reach their goal 4 years earlier
If you or someone you know is saving a deposit to buy a first home, a Lifetime ISA (LISA) could be the key to reaching the milestone...
Chris O'Meara
May 30, 20245 min read


Investment market update: May 2024
On the back of data showing some countries have exited recessions at the end of the first quarter of 2024 and inflation falling, several...
Chris O'Meara
May 30, 20245 min read


3 useful options you may want to consider when passing on assets to your loved ones
There’s more than one way to pass on wealth to your family. Which option is right for you could depend on a range of factors, from...
Chris O'Meara
May 8, 20244 min read


How to make the unexpected part of your financial plan
When you set out how to reach your financial goals, you might think about the steps you need to take. Just as important could be...
Chris O'Meara
May 8, 20244 min read


3 practical reasons to check your State Pension forecast before you retire
The State Pension is often a useful foundation when you’re creating an income in retirement. Yet, a survey from Just Group found that a...
Chris O'Meara
May 8, 20244 min read


4 compelling reasons you might want to consolidate your pension
It’s been more than a decade since auto-enrolment was introduced, and now most workers automatically become members of their employer’s...
Chris O'Meara
May 8, 20244 min read


The value of financial planning: 5 fantastic ways tailored advice may help grow your wealth
Financial planning can help you to reach your life goals, and give you and your loved ones security and peace of mind. Over the next few...
Chris O'Meara
May 8, 20245 min read


Investment market update: April 2024
Interest rates and inflation continued to affect markets around the world in April 2024. Read on to find out what else may have affected...
Chris O'Meara
May 8, 20245 min read


3 valuable ways business owners could extract profits
As a business owner, deciding how to extract profits from your firm could be a crucial decision. It may affect your tax liability and...
Chris O'Meara
Apr 8, 20244 min read


How financial protection could offer security to parents
As a parent, your child facing an illness could affect your finances just as much as becoming ill yourself. Appropriate financial...
Chris O'Meara
Apr 8, 20243 min read


6 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...
Chris O'Meara
Apr 8, 20244 min read
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