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5 tips for managing your personal tax as a business owner
Discover five practical tax planning strategies you can use as a UK business owner to help you withdraw profit efficiently, manage your tax thresholds, and protect your wealth.
How to update your will when your wishes change
Creating a will is an important step in protecting your loved ones, but life rarely stands still. As your priorities evolve, so too should your will. Discover how to update your will and when the right time to do so may be.
How to balance your goals when you’re flexibly accessing your pension
While total control over your retirement fund is liberating, it brings an important challenge. Learn how to balance the lifestyle you want today with the financial security of tomorrow.
Why financial freedom matters for enjoying retirement on your terms
Becoming financially free as you enter retirement could make a huge difference to this chapter of your life. Discover why and what steps you might take to improve your retirement.
Why prioritising could be the secret to reaching your financial goals
18% of UK adults don’t have any financial priorities. This could lead to emotional decision-making and missed opportunities. Find out why prioritising is crucial for achieving your financial goals and learn how careful planning could help you make the most of your money.
The hidden emotional challenges of gifting assets during your lifetime
Passing assets to your loved ones during your lifetime could have many benefits. Yet, that doesn’t mean it’s simple, and you might experience emotional challenges even if you’re sure it’s the right thing to do in your circumstances.
Why viewing your lifestyle goals as an experiment could lead to success
A recent article in the Guardian suggests that approaching lifestyle goals with an “experimental mindset” may be the key to not only setting goals that actually stick, but also to identifying the goal that’s right for you, not just a copy-paste of something that worked for somebody else.
Explained: Capital Gains Tax and how you could reduce your liability
The amount HMRC is forecast to collect through Capital Gains Tax is set to more than double between 2024/25 and 2030/31. Find out what’s driving the growth and how you might mitigate a potential tax bill.
How to navigate the grey areas of ESG investing
Investing in a way that reflects your values sounds straightforward. However, ESG (environmental, social, and governance) factors aren’t always black and white. Discover how you might navigate these grey areas.
How to approach retirement conversations with your partner
If you're approaching retirement but you haven't talked to your partner about this next stage of life, discover practical tips for starting this crucial conversation.
Are you supporting adult children? Here's why it should be part of your financial plan
A growing number of families are financially supporting their children or grandchildren as they navigate adulthood. A financial plan could help you understand the impact on your finances now and in the future.
The psychology behind favouring cash instead of investing
Psychology could be one reason why some people are reluctant to invest, even when it fits into their wider financial plan. Discover some of the reasons why cash might feel safer and the potential impact of overlooking investing.
How to rethink ageing and build a positive mindset
Later life is often seen as a time of slowing down and losing purpose, but this view can be limiting and unhelpful. Find out how to rethink ageing and build a more positive mindset so that you can enjoy every moment of life.
How to balance your financial goals and values
Do you want your financial decisions to reflect what matters to you while also delivering returns? Incorporating ESG factors could be right for you, but it’s essential that your finances also align with your goals.
Business owners: Selling your business isn’t the finish line
Selling your business is often a goal you’ve been working towards for years. But viewing it as the finish line, rather than the start of a new journey, could lead you to overlook steps that make the next chapter of your life more enjoyable.
Explained: When Inheritance Tax could apply to gifts
Gifting assets during your lifetime has become a common strategy for reducing a potential Inheritance Tax (IHT) bill. Yet, gifting doesn’t always mean that assets are excluded from your estate when calculating IHT. Find out what you need to know.
Why updating your cashflow model is essential for staying on track
A cashflow model isn’t a one-off exercise. If you want to use it to inform your financial decisions, regular updates are essential.
6 reasons why planning for your future is easy to delay
Organising your finances and planning your future are important tasks. Yet, it’s something that many people put off. Procrastination isn’t simply a lack of discipline. It’s often linked to stress or a fear of failure. Working with a financial planner could help overcome these obstacles.
How to prevent catastrophising and embrace positive thinking
If you’re constantly allowing thoughts to spiral out of control, you may be experiencing catastrophising. Here’s how you can embrace positive thinking.