Pension consolidation is considered one way of simplifying and maximising retirement benefits. The employment landscape has evolved significantly over the last few decades, and changing jobs multiple times before retirement is now very much the norm. As a result, many people have multiple pensions set up, as they have been automatically enrolled into a new…
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If appropriate, you can transfer some of your assets while you’re alive – these are known as ‘lifetime transfers’. While we are all free to do this whenever we want, it is important to be aware of the potential implications of such gifts with regard to Inheritance Tax. The main types are ‘potentially exempt transfers’…
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If you want to be sure your wishes are met after you die, then it’s important to have a Will. A Will is the only way to make sure your money and possessions that form your estate go to the people and causes you care about. Unmarried partners, including same-sex couples who don’t have a…
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Frenkel Topping establishes Joint Venture with Truly Independent Ascencia extends DFM services to external IFAs with its first partnership Frenkel Topping, the specialist independent financial adviser and asset manager focused on asset protection for vulnerable clients, is pleased to announce it has established a 50:50 joint venture between Ascencia Investment Management (“Ascencia”), the Company’s Discretionary…
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You work hard to enjoy your current lifestyle, but how prepared are you for retirement so that you can continue that same lifestyle? Many of us live for today, but saving into a private pension plan can help you retire sooner rather than later and planning ahead helps ensure you’re on track. The term ‘private…
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It’s important that you’re setting financial goals and we look at how you can create financial goals that you can actually achieve. Taking control of our financial life requires planning, and that starts with setting financial goals. Setting short-term, mid-term and long-term financial goals is an important step towards becoming financially secure and independent. We…
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Calculating the value of financial advice has always been a challenge, but what if it was now possible to quantify the value of financial advice and isolate a pure ‘advice effect’ This is exactly what the researchers at the International Longevity Centre – UK (ILC) have been able to calculate. What it’s worth The new…
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When it comes to retiring abroad, prior preparation is key for a smooth transition into your new life. It’s a dream for many that after years of hard work, it’s finally time to travel to far-off lands and enjoy your retirement without worrying about finances. With some planning beforehand, the dream of retiring abroad can…
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The pension freedoms, introduced on 6 April 2015, have given retirees a whole host of options. There is no longer a compulsory requirement to purchase an annuity (a guaranteed income for life) when you retire. The introduction of pension freedoms brought about fundamental changes to the way we can access our pension savings. There is…
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Estate protection is an important part of wealth management, no matter how much wealth you have built up. It’s the process of making a plan for how your assets will be distributed upon your death or incapacitation. As a nation, we are reluctant to talk about inheritance. Through estate planning, however, you can ensure your…
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In this article we look at tax-efficient investing and some of the legitimate ways for higher earners to reduce a tax bill. Without a carefully developed tax planning strategy, higher-rate taxpayers run the risk of missing out on key tax benefits and paying more in taxes than necessary. A higher tax liability can diminish the…
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Life is full of uncertainties and if the worst were to happen, would your bills still get paid? Everyone should consider protection, even those who don’t have a family or a mortgage! Unless they have substantial savings or inherited wealth, most people rely on their salary to pay for everything. Over the years, you may…
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