3 ways to save for your children’s future
It’s never too early to teach your children about money and savings, and there are so many ways to make sure the whole family benefits, whilst also improving your own finances, including reducing your inheritance tax liability.
Top up your pensions before the end of the tax year
From 6 April 2024, pension fund withdrawals will change. To support you through these changes, we have outlined some steps you can take.
How to manage your Inheritance Tax risk
Inheritance tax (IHT) is an increasing reality for many, as rising property values and savings, and frozen tax allowances, mean more estates are set to pass the threshold.
But the saving grace is that it is easy to plan for. By looking ahead to to the very end of your financial journey, you can avoid or reduce the tax, meaning more to pass on to loved ones (and help them at the start of theirs).
We give our top tips on inheritance tax to help you get started.
Autumn Statement 2023
There has been a lot of speculation in recent weeks regarding the announcements the Chancellor could make, in what could possibly be his last Statement before the next general election.
We take a look at some of the key announcements for individuals and businesses.
Does your company offer a car allowance scheme? Why a landmark HMRC case could now mean you’re due a refund.
Does your company offer a car allowance scheme for employees who use a personal car for business purposes? Why a landmark HMRC case could mean you’re due a refund.
Are you pensions savvy? Check your knowledge against our experts’ top tips and learn more about saving for retirement
Do you already have a good grasp of pensions knowledge, or wish you knew more about how your pension helps towards more than just retirement goals? We asked our experts to provide their top tips and pension insights you might already know…
Women’s sport has had a major moment – why that matters for your money and finances
I wonder if, like us, you were caught up in women’s world cup football fever on the weekend. Regardless of nationality or credo, it’s impossible not to acknowledge that women’s sport had a major moment. Perhaps it was because early knock outs of key teams made things unpredictable and thrilling; or the wave of support for home team the Matildas; or, of course, the rising excitement at home of a potential England win. Most likely, it was a confluence of circumstances which made this women’s world cup final an extraordinary event.
It’s official: if you’re a woman in the UK, chances are that you’ll retire on a significantly lower pension pot*. Here’s how we change that.
New data from the DWP shows that the gender pensions gap in the UK currently stands at 35%. If you’re a woman in your forties, the gap is even greater, with women in this category statistically heading for retirement with almost half the pension pot of the average man.