Dividends recover in 2021
Last year many companies were forced to cut or suspend dividend payments. This year, the reverse is happening and dividends…
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PROTECTING WHAT MATTERS MOST
Financial resilience is the ability to recover quickly from unexpected financial shocks. Many of us insure our homes and cars…
The future of inheritance tax
Most over 55s have no idea whether there might be inheritance tax (IHT) to pay on their estate — or…
Estate planning – too important to put on hold
All too often, people put off estate planning. This is understandable as, rather than preparing for the here and now,…
Can you get the balance right? The importance of portfolio rebalancing
Inertia can be a dangerous trait, especially for investment. You know the feeling. Sometimes it just seems easier to leave…
How to plan your investing strategy
Most of the world’s major stock markets are at or close to their all-time highs, but that is not necessarily…
Worried about investing in strong markets?
Most of the world’s major stock markets are at or close to their all-time highs, but that is not necessarily…
Coming in from the cold: tax planning for families
The freezing of many tax thresholds and allowances has increased the importance of family tax planning. In his spring 2021…
Summer, sport and cautious optimism
With Euro 2020 underway (don’t let the date confuse you), the Wimbledon grass renewing its familiar battle with the rain…
Universal reality check
The challenging reality for many people of having to make ends meet on benefits during the pandemic was underlined by…