New analysis from the Association of British Insurers (“ABI”) shows very low levels of retirement readiness. This isn’t really surprising to us but continues to be a bit worrying! Of the 62,000 people accessing some of their pension via drawdown for the first time during a 6 month period, 34% […]
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North East Medical Professionals – are changes to pension tax rules affecting you?
14
May
May
Has anyone noticed the increase in the number of articles lately relating to doctors and their pensions? One of the more recent headlines this April was the British Medical Association warning the Chancellor that senior doctors would have to cut their NHS working hours if the recent changes to pension […]
Blog, Business, Financial Planning, Investments, Personal Finance, Tax, Taxable Benefits, Wealth
Tax year end planning 2019 – Investments: take profits using Capital Gains Tax annual allowances
15
Feb
Feb
With tax year end just around the corner, it’s time to check you are making the most of your tax reliefs and allowances to save for a brighter future. You may want to consider: Investments: take profits using CGT annual allowances If you are looking to supplement your income […]
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Tax year end planning 2019 – Use ISA allowances
15
Feb
Feb
With tax year end just around the corner, it’s time to check you are making the most of your tax reliefs and allowances to save for a brighter future. You may want to consider: Using ISA allowances ISAs offer savers valuable protection from income tax and capital gains tax and, […]
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We Know / you want to see our new video
30
Jan
Jan
Robson Laidler Wealth are here to support you in your lifestyle goals and objectives. We’re all quite good at planning for the short term, but what about the long term? Robson Laidler Wealth are here to help you answer the question; “Will I be financially OK in the future?” Our new video showcases […]
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Equity Market Review 2018 – the importance of taking the long-term view
18
Jan
Jan
2018 marked a generally negative year for global equity markets. Despite positive returns experienced in the first 3 quarters of the year the final quarter saw major global indices turn down, largely as a result of fears of trade disputes between US and China. The fourth quarter equity market decline […]
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Top Tips for Financial Planning
07
Jan
Jan
It’s 2019. Perhaps you are recovering from the festive excess in more ways than one?! You think, OK, it’s time to take stock. Sort things out. Stop putting important things off. Or is that just me? You may have already done some thinking ahead, booked the holiday, made enquiries about […]
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How to keep your head during Brexit induced investment market volatility
11
Dec
Dec
As the old Chinese curse has it: “May you live in interesting times”. With Brexit negotiations ongoing, it’s certainly interesting times in British politics, with likely consequences for investment markets. There’s still a great deal of uncertainty over the outcome of Brexit. The anticipated ‘decisive vote’ has been postponed, […]
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Amanda gains much sought after later life accreditation
06
Dec
Dec
Robson Laidler Wealth Director Amanda Cowie has recently received an accreditation from the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA). There are only three other Independent Financial Advisers in Northumberland and Tyne & Wear who hold this. The Later Life Advisers Accreditation has now become established as the industry standard of […]