A Matter of Inheritance

Leaving loved ones some financial security is a priority for many. So-called baby boomers have been fortunate to have benefited from soaring house prices and bumper pensions, which means they can often hand down a large estate to the next generations.

3 mins

Keeping it in the family

Understanding how to pass on wealth in the most tax efficient manner is key to cutting the amount that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) can claim when it eventually comes to assessing inheritance tax (IHT).

4 mins

Early Bird ISA Investors Catch the Worm

Many ‘eleventh hour’ investors have rushed to complete their ISA applications over the last week or so to beat the end of tax year deadline. But it’s the early birds in the new tax year that can arguably catch the best tax breaks.

3 mins

Preparing for an adviser meeting

If getting your finances into shape is on your to-do list for 2023 then you might be planning to see a financial adviser who can help.

3 mins

COP27 and sustainable investing

The Cop27 summit – the United Nations’ annual climate change get-together – has come to a close after much debate about how to solve the climate crises, mostly surrounding how to tackle stamping out dependency on fossil fuels.

3 mins

Teaching kids about money

Set kids up to win at managing money Financial education has been part of the national curriculum in secondary schools for several years now – but is not compulsory for primary schools.

3 mins