High earning NHS workers, including GPs and practice manager partners, could face a £33,000 tax bill due to the way inflation is applied to their pension. The Government has rejected a call from the Association of Independent Specialist Medical Accountants (AISMA) to repeat the 2019/20 compensation scheme, which protected NHS […]
Category Archives: Personal Finance
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Apr
Apr
The term “unprecedented times” has been used a lot over the past few years, hasn’t it? Whether it’s the global pandemic, the soaring cost of fuel and energy crisis or the more recent war in Ukraine none of us would be shamed for saying when it comes to our finances […]
10
Nov
Nov
The pandemic over the past 20 months has taken its toll in different ways. For many this has included relationship breakdowns and sadly we have seen a rise in divorce and separation with our own clients. We’ve also spoken to some highly regarded North East solicitors who specialise in […]
Blog, Financial Planning, Healthcare, Investments, Later Life, Pay, Pensions, Personal Finance, Retirement, Tax, Taxable Benefits, Wealth
The Autumn Budget Changes to Pensions
03
Nov
Nov
If you have a UK pension then you may need to be aware of three important changes that were announced in the recent Autumn Budget: No 1. The change to the age that you can take an income from an invested pension. We’ve been mentioning this to our clients […]
Blog, Budget, Business, Employers, Events, Financial Planning, News, Pay, Personal Finance, Uncategorised
The Autumn Budget Statement – Tax Tricks or Treats?
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Oct
Oct
On Wednesday 27 October the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the Autumn Budget Announcement. In the run up to Halloween we ask whether it delivered tax tricks or treats? The Autumn Budget Announcement trumpeted a “New Age of Optimism”, but there were ominous signs of tax increases to come. […]
20
Oct
Oct
The following article from Dimensional is food for thought about investor behaviour as global equity markets are at or near all-time highs: KEY TAKEAWAYS Financial journalists periodically stoke investors’ record-high anxiety by suggesting the laws of physics apply to financial markets—that what goes up must come down. But […]
Blog, Events, Financial Planning, Investments, Later Life, Pensions, Personal Finance, Retirement, Wealth
Pensions Awareness Day – All you need to know
15
Sep
Sep
Pension Awareness Day takes place annually on September 15 with the aim to alert the nation that they need to save more for their retirement. So what do you need to be aware of exactly? Here’s some tips from Chartered Financial Planner Amanda Cowie director at RL Wealth: Pensions are […]
Blog, Budget, Family, Financial Planning, Personal Finance, Wealth
Parents financial planning for university
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Aug
Aug
If your offspring are flying the nest next month to university you’ve probably got mixed feelings. You may feel happy for them but wondering if you’ll feel bereft/glad that you won’t be getting woken up at 3am when they come home from the nightclub. You’ve probably also done most […]
Blog, Community, Employers, Financial Planning, News, Personal Finance, Wealth
Emma excels into financial planning role
23
Aug
Aug
Robson Laidler Wealth is moving forward with a senior financial planning promotion and a raft of new appointments as it continues to grow. The financial planning firm has seen a 14% increase in turnover in its last financial year and is set to growth by a further 10% this […]
Blog, Employers, Financial Planning, Investments, Personal Finance, Wealth
Business owners – how to prioritise your personal plans
23
Jul
Jul
We’ve met lots of business owners recently who are still working hard well into their 60’s. This is typically because they love what they do. But also it’s because they haven’t had a chance to consider making plans. They are too busy! So, why should you take your foot […]