Sales of annuities have reached their highest level since 2014, surging 22% during the first three months of 2023 according to data from the Association of British Insurers (ABI), as more retirees look to lock-in deals with attractive [...]
The end-goal of scammers is to persuade you to transfer your pension savings to a place where they can get their hands on your cash. They don’t care who you are or that their scam could ruin your [...]
Thinking about the amount of money you need to retire can be daunting, but it’s important to have a savings target in mind to fit your desired lifestyle in retirement, that you can work towards. Analysis of government [...]
Pensions can be a tax-efficient way of passing on your wealth because they are usually exempt from Inheritance Tax. Find out more about your options here. What is Inheritance Tax? Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a tax on your [...]
Many people are feeling the pressure on their finances at the moment due to the backdrop of rising inflation and the cost of living soaring. In these circumstances, it can be difficult to think about your long-term finances [...]
Following the Chancellor’s Spring Budget announcement, Jeremy Hunt is going to abolish the Lifetime Allowance (LTA) to encourage people to continue working and avoid retiring early. The LTA is the maximum anyone can contribute to a pension - [...]
Build tax relief and tax-free growth into your retirement and pension planning and pay into your pension today, before the end of the tax year in April 2023. If you’re in a position to add to your savings, [...]
Don't miss the ISA deadline Welcome to the January/February 2023 edition of Smart Money. Welcome to our latest edition. With the current tax year having begun on 6 April 2022, the clock is ticking and it is important [...]
The Autumn Statement will have a big impact on families and workers across the UK, from tax and minimum wage to energy bills and cost of living payments. Various changes affecting household budgets were announced by Jeremy Hunt [...]
Don't abandon pension contributions as prices rise Welcome to the November/December 2022 edition of Smart Money. Welcome to our latest edition. As the cost of living continues to soar, with inflation reaching a 40-year high, the impact on [...]
Putting life on hold Rising living costs and its affect on life choices and milestones Welcome to the September/October 2022 edition of Smart Money. In this edition, we will be focusing on saving and investing in the current [...]
Inflation and your pension lifetime allowance In the UK, the pension lifetime allowance has been frozen at £1,073,100 until 2026, rather than rising with inflation. This could become an issue for investors who are set to build up [...]
