AGGRAVATED BY ACRONYMS?

ATM, Bupa, COB, Duracell… these days it seems that acronyms, abbreviations and made up names are absolutely everywhere. Most people associate this linguistic phenomenon with creative industries such as retail and marketing. But don’t be fooled – financial...

GENERATION GRUDGE – DESPERATELY SEEKING BALANCE

According to think-tank the Intergenerational Foundation, younger generations are becoming increasingly resentful of older people. They believe it’s unfair that older generations hold a disproportionate amount of the nation’s wealth while they battle with student...

A CHANGING RETIREMENT LANDSCAPE

Traditional views of retirement continue to be called into question, as the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports growing numbers of people aged 90 or over. With ongoing medical research and development, and improvements in public health, it’s no real surprise...

IHT RECEIPTS CONTINUE TO RISE – PLANNING PAYS

A record amount of Inheritance Tax (IHT) was collected in the last financial year, according to HMRC data. In the 2018/19 tax year, UK citizens’ estates paid a grand total of £5.4bn in death duties, an increase of 3% on the previous tax year. This increase continues a...