12 Dec 2024
The 2024 Autumn Budget announcements made by the Government have caused many to rethink their pension strategy and whether these are still a relevant and useful long-term investment. You may be wondering, for example, whether contributing to a pension (either through work or privately) is the most tax-efficient strategy considering the alternatives – like stocks, […]
Read more...12 Dec 2024
Retirement is a goal that is achievable for almost everyone, but not without a comprehensive plan and financial strategy. Without one, you could find that you run out of funds to support your lifestyle in later years when the prospect of returning to work is a lot less appealing. We always suggest that you start […]
Read more...9 Oct 2024
When it comes to taking money from your pension, careful planning is essential to minimise your tax liability and maximise the longevity of your savings. Here is how we recommend you structure your pension drawdowns effectively. Use your tax-free lump sum wisely You can withdraw up to 25 per cent of your pension as a […]
Read more...24 Jul 2024
The recent Scottish Widows 2024 retirement report highlights a growing pensions crisis, with the number of people not on track for even a minimal retirement lifestyle rising from 35 to 38 per cent over the past year.
Read more...13 May 2024
Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes have long been a cornerstone of retirement planning in the UK, offering retirees a guaranteed income based on their salary and years of service. However, the sustainability of these schemes is under scrutiny due to evolving regulatory landscapes and financial pressures. Challenges ahead for DB pensions Recent discussions by MPs […]
Read more...12 Mar 2024
Are you ready for the end of the 2023/24 tax year?
Read more...21 Feb 2024
The end of the financial year is coming. 5 April is crunch time for making businesses and individual estates as tax efficient as possible.
Read more...18 Jan 2024
The recent surge in pension tax relief, exceeding £50 billion for the first time, marks a significant opportunity for savers to enhance their retirement funds. This £14 billion increase over five years highlights the importance of strategic pension contributions and the effective use of tax reliefs. Boosting contributions In the 2022-23 tax year, taxpayers received […]
Read more...16 Nov 2023
Making sure you’re paying the right amount of tax can be taxing! If you receive a State Pension or other type of pension, then you may still need to pay tax on it. Without the pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) structure of the workplace, you may find it hard to know when and how to pay tax on […]
Read more...16 Nov 2023
The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has recently proposed a significant change to the UK’s pension landscape. They suggest that the state pension age should rise to 75 by 2035, up from the current age of 66. This proposal comes amid concerns about the UK’s ageing population and the increasing Old Age Dependency Ratio (OADR), […]
Read more...31 Oct 2023
When it comes to tax planning, timing is everything.
Read more...10 Oct 2023
The Government has recently passed an important piece of legislation, the ‘Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) Act 2023’, which could significantly impact young savers across the nation. The Act, which received Royal Assent on 19 September 2023, grants the Government the power to: Lower the minimum age for automatic enrolment into a workplace pension from […]
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