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When asked if they’re planning for retirement, most people will nod and happily say they have a workplace pension. Some may even say they also…

Just a couple of decades ago, the idea of taking early retirement seemed doable. Save hard, invest sensibly, hit a magic pension pot number, then…

When’s the best time to plant a tree? The question also applies to retirement planning because, of course, it’s the same answer: almost always right…

Oliver Twist famously asked for more. In her upcoming Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is likely to insist on more. The Government faces an economy reluctant…

Most investors are drawn to Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) because of the tax relief. But if you stop there, you miss the bigger picture. To…

When people talk about Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs), it’s usually the tax relief that turns heads. And for good reason – the incentives are among…

Tax bills are rising, allowances are frozen, and the options for keeping wealth working tax-efficiently are shrinking fast. For many successful individuals, pensions and ISAs…

Well that escalated quickly.   A chaotic policy President Trump’s tariffs are affecting just about every part of the global economy – including your money….

The State Pension may not be your biggest retirement pot – but it might just be the most valuable. It comes with a government guarantee,…

Change is coming. If you own a family business, you will soon come under the cold shadow of inheritance tax, thanks to the changes to…

The 2025 tax year end is on Saturday 5 April 2025. This means you have until the Friday afternoon to max out your allowances and…