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UNDERSTANDING RETIREMENT DECISIONS

Posted on March 14, 2025 by - Uncategorised

 THE IMPACT OF PENSION LUMP SUMS AND THEIR LONG-TERM IMPLICATIONS

New research reveals a concerning trend among those approaching retirement[1]. One in five individuals (21%) who accessed a cash lump sum from their pension pot did so as soon as they reached 55, often without fully comprehending the potential long-term consequences. While some utilised the funds to meet immediate financial needs, others withdrew their savings simply because they could.

MAXIMISING THE END OF THE UK TAX YEAR 2024/25

Posted on March 7, 2025 by - Uncategorised

TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO FULLY CAPITALISE ON TAX-SAVING OPPORTUNITIES

The UK tax year is a well-structured framework governing tax assessment and collection. It begins on 6 April and runs until 5 April the following year. As we approach the end of the 2024/25 tax year, maximising available opportunities is essential to make the most of your finances.

HOW TO BOOST YOUR CHANCES OF EARLY RETIREMENT

Posted on February 28, 2025 by - Uncategorised

MAINTAINING A STRONG COMMITMENT TO YOUR LONG-TERM GOALS

Early retirement is an ambitious but attainable goal, provided you adopt the right and disciplined approach to your finances. At the heart of this lies establishing a tax-efficient savings plan designed to maximise both your contributions and the growth of your investments over time.

FINANCIAL PLANNING IN YOUR 70s

Posted on February 21, 2025 by - Uncategorised

Striking the balance between living comfortably and preparing for unpredictable eventualities

Entering your 70s is a significant milestone, a time to fully enjoy the fruits of your hard work and careful financial planning. However, even if you’ve retired or reduced your workload, financial planning remains just as essential as it was in earlier stages of life. Striking the balance between living comfortably and preparing for unpredictable eventualities, such as health issues or care needs, is key to your long-term security.

INVESTING ISN’T A ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL APPROACH

Posted on February 14, 2025 by - Uncategorised

Why timing the market could be holding you back.

Are you considering delaying your next investment until the market drops? It’s a common notion, particularly among new or even experienced investors. The strategy of ‘timing the market’ – buying stocks when their value is low and selling them when high – may sound like the perfect plan. But even the most successful fund managers in history have struggled to do this consistently. Predicting the market is notoriously difficult; even experts can’t always call it right.