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Financial resilience is the ability to recover quickly from unexpected financial shocks. Many of us insure our homes and cars without really thinking about it, but far fewer insure their…

Most over 55s have no idea whether there might be inheritance tax (IHT) to pay on their estate — or what the liability might be. With change on its way,…

All too often, people put off estate planning. This is understandable as, rather than preparing for the here and now, it requires you to consider what will happen when your…

Inertia can be a dangerous trait, especially for investment. You know the feeling. Sometimes it just seems easier to leave things as they are for another year rather than take…

Most of the world’s major stock markets are at or close to their all-time highs, but that is not necessarily a reason to stop investing.  Inevitably, the flow of “…hits…

Most of the world’s major stock markets are at or close to their all-time highs, but that is not necessarily a reason to stop investing.  Global stock markets have been…

The freezing of many tax thresholds and allowances has increased the importance of family tax planning. In his spring 2021 Budget, the Chancellor announced that the following thresholds and bands…

With Euro 2020 underway (don’t let the date confuse you), the Wimbledon grass renewing its familiar battle with the rain and the Tokyo Olympics apparently still around the corner, we…

The challenging reality for many people of having to make ends meet on benefits during the pandemic was underlined by the widespread calls ahead of the Budget for the government…

If you are a business owner, succession planning is always important, but can be even more so under unforeseen circumstances, such as the additional challenges that have emerged as a…