You will be aware that HMRC allowed Self Assessment taxpayers struggling to pay their 2019-20 tax bill due to coronavirus (usually due by 31st July 2020) to opt to settle the majority of this on 31st January 2021 instead. For people with cashflow issues this will have been a welcome […]
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Generation Z – Financial Planning Priorities
06
Oct
Oct
Continuing with our series of blog posts from members of our team on what’s important to them when planning their financial future, here’s some thoughts from Megan Dimmick, wealth administrator… As a recently turned 21-year-old and a generation Z, financial planning would usually be the last thing on my […]
Blog, Financial Planning, Investments, Later Life, News, Pensions, Personal Finance, Retirement, Wealth
Financial Planning Week 2020
05
Oct
Oct
This week we are supporting the CISI Financial Planning Week and will be giving free advice on family budgeting, financial planning and how you can begin. Don’t miss the opportunity to book a free 1-hour online chat with one of our qualified financial planners. You can email me, Neil Cowie […]
30
Sep
Sep
To celebrate Robson Laidler’s 100th anniversary and generate vital support to charities hampered by lockdown, the firm of accountants, business consultants and wealth managers has launched a 100 Year Fitness Charity Challenge. Almost 40 staff, across its offices in Jesmond and Durham along with their friends and family are […]
22
Sep
Sep
The North East LEP region has been awarded £2.4 million of ERDF funding to support SMEs to recover from Covid19. If you have been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic you could be eligible to apply for grants between £1,000 to £3,000 to access one to one expert advice on […]
Blog, Financial Planning, Investments, Later Life, Pensions, Personal Finance, Retirement, Tax, Taxable Benefits, Wealth
Don’t ignore your pension savings statement
22
Sep
Sep
It’s rare nowadays to be in, what used to be called, a “Final Salary” pension. We now call these “Defined Benefit” pensions because they are now not typically based on your final salary but on your service and income levels throughout the period of membership. If you work for the […]
21
Sep
Sep
Typically, when we speak to younger clients, to retire at 55 feels like a good plan. Perhaps this is because their work is demanding, and they can’t imagine “keeping going” at that sort of pace for years on end. Last week the Government confirmed that the normal minimum pension […]
17
Sep
Sep
The sale of your home is not always exempt from capital gains tax. There are many quirks to the capital gains tax rules and we would recommend always contacting us for a quick chat if you are selling a property – or any other investment asset – even if it […]
Blog, Budget, Business, Financial Planning, Investments, Pensions, Personal Finance, Wealth
Do you know what your financial goals are?
09
Sep
Sep
As financial planners, we ask a lot of questions about goals – you might think we are being nosy?! The reason for asking so many questions is to try and establish what’s most important to you. It’s not as simple as just asking you what your goals are. If you […]
08
Sep
Sep
Mainstream media is highlighting the ravages of Covid-19 on our society and economy but in fact, anecdotal evidence suggests that it is not all gloom and doom: some people are even starting a new business. And, if the expected slew of redundancies does indeed happen once the furlough scheme ends, […]