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Inheritance Tax
Passing assets tax-efficiently to the next generation Making provision for your loved ones after you have gone is an essential part of...


What does the stamp duty holiday mean for me?
In his 8 July summer statement, Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed that the stamp duty threshold will be immediately raised to £500,000 in...


Summer Statement in brief
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a drastic effect on the global economy, with the IMF predicting “the worst economic downturn since the...


What does the Bank of Mum and Dad need to consider?
With many furloughs coming to an end and an increasing number of redundancies being announced, the Bank of Mum and Dad is being asked to...


Retirement planning in the time of coronavirus
The COVID-19 outbreak has signalled the dawn of a worrying time for everyone. As well as anxiety about our own health and the wellbeing...


5 key points about becoming financially independent
Financial independence can seem like the holy grail. We may be striving towards it but feel bombarded by lots of conflicting messages on...


How to spot fake news
Social media and online platforms are full of misinformation and fake news at the best of times so in the midst of a pandemic, the...


The ins and outs of income protection
Given the current climate, it’s not surprising that income protection is a key concern for many people. Insurers have reported that the...


What questions should you be asking before you access your pension?
According to HMRC, record numbers of people have been taking money out of their pensions since the beginning of the year. 348,000 people...


Don’t forget your digital legacy
When we think about what we leave behind when we die, the majority of us take an approach that gives little regard to the vast amount of...


Top tips for retiring successfully
Your retirement should be something you look forward to: a time when you can reward yourself for the years of hard work you’ve put into...


Guilty of being a phone addict? How to break free!
The rise of the smartphone has revolutionised the way many people interact with friends and family, run their business and generally live...


The pros and cons of switching your phone and broadband
With uninterrupted internet access now vital for many to ensure they can run businesses and stay in touch with friends and family, we...


Business owner? How to deal with the effects of coronavirus
Coronavirus has already had a devastating effect on firms across the globe. As the crisis continues to develop, how businesses respond...


How to make the most of a Junior ISA nest egg
As of 6 April, the amount you can put into a Junior ISA (JISA) per annum has increased to £9,000 – quite a jump from the previous...


5 ideas to keep the kids occupied if you’re self–isolating
Keeping children entertained can be difficult at the best of times. Keeping them occupied when confined at home, with strict...


Technology bringing the generations together
One positive outcome of the crisis has been the way technology is helping us to stay in touch with each other, especially across the...


Be wary of Covid-19 email scams
Scandalous though it may sound, cyber-criminals are using the coronavirus crisis to prey on unsuspecting individuals. Security experts...


How to avoid going stir-crazy during the coronavirus lockdown
The effects of the government enforced isolation period will be felt across the whole nation. It’s going to be difficult for all of us to...


Covid-19: Help for businesses, employees and the self-employed
With the pace of the Covid-19 pandemic accelerating in the UK, new Chancellor Rishi Sunak has introduced a raft of measures designed to...
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