Posted on July 13, 2021
The Summer 2021 edition of our TIPS financial magazine is available now. Inside this issue we look at the unique combination of tax breaks and why flexible access available to pensions makes them a compelling choice when saving for retirement. On page 08 we explore one of the key benefits of saving into a pension…
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Posted on July 1, 2021
When the time comes to access your pension, you’ll need to choose which method you use to do so, with options including: buying an annuity, taking income through (flexi-access) drawdown, withdrawing lump sums or a combination of all of them. There are advantages and disadvantages to each method, and in some cases your decision is…
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Posted on June 28, 2021
Truly Independent are currently recruiting for a Business Administration Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team and begin a career in the financial services industry. Within the last 12 months we have already taken on three apprentices who are working alongside our head office team and financial advisers to develop their…
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Posted on June 15, 2021
Truly Independent are proud to announce that our new charity will be the Buddy Bag Foundation. We have always believed in doing our best to have a positive impact in the communities we serve. Having previously supported the National Autistic Society and Hospice at Home, raising over £1000 for these great causes, we have now…
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Posted on June 15, 2021
Are you ‘mid or late career’ or planning to retire within ten years? If the answer’s ‘yes’, then you probably want to know the answers to these questions: Will I be able to retire when I want to? Will I run out of money? How can I guarantee the kind of retirement I want? But,…
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Posted on June 15, 2021
The government has confirmed that it plans to increase the minimum pension age at which benefits under registered pension schemes can generally be accessed, without a tax penalty, from age 55 to age 57 commencing 6 April 2028. The Treasury is consulting on how best to apply its decision to increase the age when people…
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Posted on June 15, 2021
With all of us leading longer lives, you might be considering how you can help your family when it matters most. Sharing your wealth during your lifetime can make a big difference and bring you a lot of joy, particularly when helping younger generations who are dealing with rising housing prices and university fees. After…
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Posted on June 2, 2021
All of our June financial guidance factsheets are available to download below. Each one focuses on a different financial aspect to help guide you when setting and reaching your financial goals. If there is anything you are unsure about, or would like further information, all of our independent financial advisers offer a free initial consultation…
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Posted on May 28, 2021
Truly Independent have received four nominations in this years Professional Adviser’s Women in Financial Advice Awards. The nominations included three of our Independent Financial Advisers: Jane Williams, Emily Davies and Mary Hemingway. Winning awards is nothing new to Mary Hemingway however, who was also awarded Unbiased’s Financial Adviser of the Year at the Unbiased Trusted…
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Posted on May 27, 2021
If you’ve been diligently saving into a pension throughout your working life, you should be entitled to feel confident about your retirement. But, unfortunately, the best savers sometimes find themselves inadvertently breaching their pension lifetime allowance (LTA) and being charged an additional tax that erodes their savings. If you’re a high-income earner or wealthy individual,…
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Posted on May 27, 2021
Responsible investment is a catch-all term to broadly describe funds that invest to make a positive change, either for the environment or for society. Within this umbrella term there are four broad investment approaches: ethical exclusion; responsible practice; sustainable solutions; and impact funds. Increasingly more pension savers are asking where their funds are invested. Many…
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Posted on May 27, 2021
A new tax year, means a new start for your finances. It can be a great time to create a roadmap for your future financial success. It’s always a good time to consider financial planning, but at the start of a new tax year, when you have a fresh set of annual allowances to take…
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