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...

YOUR CHANGING PROTECTION NEEDS FOR EVERY LIFE STAGE

Life is full of surprises and not all of them good. With this in mind, having the right level of protection in place is essential. Once protection is in place, it’s worth reviewing it regularly to ensure you have the right cover as your circumstances change over the...

The Green Shoots of Spring

At the end of last year, the global economy was precariously balanced as various geopolitical traumas weighed. Forecasts suggest 2020 will experience a recovery, albeit a weak one. In its latest economic soothsaying3, published in the autumn, the International...

Investment Advice in Volatile Times

Quilter have put together a great article on investing in volatile times. You can download it for free here: https://cafinancialservices.co.uk/omw_sk14084-investing-through-volatile-times/ It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating...