Financial Advice Blog

UK dividend payouts are expected to continue growing in 2026, although the pace of growth is likely to remain modest. According to a recent dividend monitor, total UK dividends reached £87.5bn in 2025, following growth of 1.3% in the fourth quarter. This year, payouts...

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a tax charged on the value of a person's estate when they die. An estate typically includes property, savings, investments, personal possessions and other assets held in the individual's name.Under current rules, there is usually no IHT to pay...

Over the next two decades, the world will see one of the largest transfers of wealth in history. Research suggests that over $83tn globally could pass from older generations to their children and grandchildren by 2048. In the UK alone, it's estimated that around £7tn...

Much has been made of the need to get more people investing for their long-term futures. Savers are leaving too much money sitting idle in low yielding cash savings accounts, when evidence shows that money would be better off invested for the long-term.However, new...

Retirement can feel like a daunting milestone, and for many older workers, getting ready is still a challenge. A recent survey found that only four in ten working people aged 60-69 feel prepared to retire. Among the more than three million workers in this age group,...

Research shows that many people in the UK are uncertain about their family's financial security if the unexpected were to happen. Only one in five feel very confident that their loved ones would feel financially secure. Just over a third (35%) believe their family...