Investment bonds – a flexible investment vehicle which falls outside capital gains tax
Chris Egmore of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning says that onshore investment bonds can be a tax-efficient and simple way of investing for the medium- to long-term
‘A step in the right direction’ towards monitoring the performance of workplace pensions
Stephen Metcalf of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning welcomes a new FCA framework which will assess the performance of workplace defined contribution pension schemes.
‘All you need to know about pensions in 20 minutes’: financial planning firm offers free online webinars as part of pension awareness week
One-to-one pension review appointments also on offer.
The Bank of England has cut the base rate from 5.25% to 5%
The Bank of England (BoE) cut interest rates from a 16-year high on Thursday 01 August, after a narrow vote in favour from policymakers divided over whether inflation pressures had eased sufficiently enough.
Protecting your loved ones
When it comes to personal protection, it is not often considered as a necessary expense.
Vital to realise that inheriting a pension pot can be a taxing experience
Many people are ignorant of the potential tax burden those inheriting their pension pot might face – but there is a solution, says Richard Ince of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning.
Could the rise in interest rates force you into completing a self-assessment tax return?
How could the changes affect you.
One simple check which could have a big impact on your pension
Saving for retirement has never been more important – but checking you will receive the state pension you are entitled to is another vital step, says Matt Harrington of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning.