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Understanding inheritance tax

Paul Chilver
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We all know the saying - “two things in life are certain, death and taxes.” Unsurprisingly, thinking about the tax due when you are no longer here isn’t always at the forefront of our mind. However, for certain people inheritance tax...

Don't get beaten by low interest rates

Kate Barnett
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Many people manage their cash savings in a way which is driven by simplicity and convenience. A large proportion of people will have a current account and any savings accounts with the same Bank or Building Society. Keeping your money in one place holds its...

How much should I pay into my pension?

Paul Chilver
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This is a question which many people find themselves asking. Whether they are approaching retirement or they are starting to save into a pension for the first time. There are various suggestions from different sources as to how much you should be saving...

What is a recession?

Nicola Ward
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Following official figures released last month, it has been declared that the UK has now entered a recession following a shrinkage in the economy of around 20%. Many people will remember the last recession in the UK during the financial crisis. But what...

Should I consider life insurance?

Nicola Ward
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Adverse effects of the pandemic have included confusion, anxiety, relief at times, feelings of division and unity. However, throughout this process, one topic has remained ever-present...uncertainty. Uncertainty is something which has an impact on each of...

Is your business covered if a director were to die?

Nicola Ward
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Adversity often makes us all reflect on the things in our lives which we have not got around to considering. That certainly seems to be the case as we find ourselves faced with a global pandemic. As individuals, many clients have reflected on their personal...

Civil Partnerships - opening the door to fairer finances

Paul Chilver
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As Pride Month 2020 draws to a close, now is a good time to reflect on a huge change to legislation which occurred last year. Following a lengthy legal campaign, Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan won their appeal to the Supreme Court in respect of Civil...

Coronavirus scams: protecting yourself and your finances

Rhyanne Sefton
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The Coronavirus outbreak is currently affecting everyone across the globe. As the world struggles to deal with the pandemic, there are some individuals who are seeking to exploit this opportunity unethically and illegally. You may have seen reports in the...