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For many years the lifetime allowance (LTA) was a cap on what people could save into their pensions before they faced extra tax charges. In today’s budget the LTA was abolished, so what does that mean for those who want to plan effectively for their retirement?
The objective of any investment manager is to generate strong returns relative to the level of risk they are taking within the portfolio. Investors should understand how these returns can be generated, how consistent they might be, and how much it costs to invest.
A sound financial plan will go a long way to help you better achieve your goals in life. While such an initiative may sound daunting, there are specific steps you can take to get started and navigate successfully along the way.
The property vs pensions debate often runs hot, yet a sensible strategy when thinking about funding retirement may not be a case of one or the other – but a considered combination of the two. It is therefore worth exploring the pros and cons of both assets and how changing rules may affect your decisions, and your outcome.
The latest Budget is naturally focused on recovering from the pandemic, with the Chancellor Rishi Sunak promising to do “whatever it takes” to support the UK economy. Here we provide an overview of some of the Budget’s key messages and what this may mean for investors.
If you have sold a business or property, inherited money, or accrued a pot over time you may be sitting on a reasonable sum of cash. You may also prefer the implied safety of savings if you are concerned about markets and haven’t found the right opportunity to invest or get back in.
Getting the right advice at the right time is beneficial in all walks of life. Gaining appropriate direction for your finances gives you the opportunity to avoid making costly mistakes, and the impartial reassurance you are on the right track. But when should you seek advice?
An overall financial plan is the bedrock of any successful long-term personal savings and investment strategy. It will help to ensure you are matching your savings – and where appropriate, investments – to your future needs so that you can meet all of your goals.
Generating a reliable income is crucial for many investors. However, the crisis has made it even more difficult to focus on an effective strategy, and avoid the many dangers – such as striving for yield at all costs – which could affect your long-term income.
Many of us want to pass our wealth on to the next generation. But what do we need to consider to do this effectively – to maximise the benefits for our families while managing the balance between tax efficiency and control?
Team Contributors
Gerard Lyons
Charlotte Ransom
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“I’m worried about the fees on my £600k pension pot. Are some costs being hidden?”
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Wealth management uncovered – clients will be the winners and it’s long overdue
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“I’ve inherited £240k. Should I ask a financial adviser what to do with it?”
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“I’ve just got divorced – how should I invest my £460,000 settlement lump sum?”
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“My husband and I downsized – what should we do with the £330k?”
Thomas Salter
Iain Barnes
Simon McConnell
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