Reading Time: 3 minutes As we move towards the end of June, summer is now upon us. You may have preplanned your summer break or you might be looking to take advantage of last-minute…

Reading Time: 2 minutes The results of the General Election are out – we are facing a hung parliament. Prime Minister Theresa May’s gamble did not go as planned, with the Conservatives winning 318…

Reading Time: 4 minutes The Serious Fraud Squad issued a warning last week relating to people who have invested their pension money into self-storage units. It now appears that money invested in such schemes…

Reading Time: 3 minutes If you are about to inherit money, property or possessions, you may find yourself conflicted with mixed emotions. You’re likely to be grieving, which is a very difficult time for…

Reading Time: 4 minutes 10 Things to Consider When Writing Your Will If there’s one thing that’s guaranteed never to come up in conversation on a night out with friends, it’s what you’ve put…

Reading Time: 3 minutes An Individual Savings Account (ISA) is a tax-efficient way to save money. As we move forward into the new financial year 2017 – 2018, there is a new ISA allowance…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Most of us will never experience winning the lottery, but if you are lucky enough to see your ticket hit the jackpot, what do you do next? Even if you…

Reading Time: 2 minutes From April 2018, many businesses and self-employed people (including landlords) will be required to start using digital software for tax records, submitting these to HMRC on a quarterly basis. This…

Reading Time: 2 minutes How recently has your property been valued? Do you know how your home will affect your inheritance tax liabilities? There’s been a lot of talk recently in the news in…

Reading Time: 2 minutes On Tuesday 18th April, Prime Minister Theresa May announced there will be a snap general election on 8 June 2017. The reasons behind this decision include wanting stability, strong leadership…

Reading Time: 3 minutes There’s a lot of talk these days around ‘goal setting’, but what does this really mean from a personal perspective? Setting achievable goals doesn’t just apply to business – having…

Reading Time: 2 minutes National Insurance contributions for the self-employed – the big u-turn The biggest hoo-ha has been over the proposal to increase National Insurance contributions for the self-employed. Although Chancellor Philip Hammond…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Today, Prime Minister Theresa May, handed over a formal letter to Brussels, triggering Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty and starting the process of the UK leaving the European Union….

Reading Time: 3 minutes Growing older in the 21st Century has seen a vast number of options opening up for pensioners. Whether you’re planning to rest up, sail a yacht or even climb a…

Reading Time: 3 minutes With only a few weeks to go until the end of the financial year, how are your finances shaping up? Did you manage to put any measures in place after…

Reading Time: 3 minutes On Wednesday 8 March, Chancellor Phillip Hammond will be announcing details of the Spring Budget. So, what can we expect this time around? With a lot of talk around the…

Reading Time: 4 minutes This week, the Government proposed changes to the way defined benefit pensions are calculated. In short, it means if you have benefits in a defined benefit scheme, you could find…

Reading Time: 3 minutes When your business starts to flourish financially, many directors and partners are faced with a fresh set of challenges. What are some of the financial planning considerations that apply to…

Reading Time: 3 minutes How do you choose a suitable savings strategy for your children or grandchildren? You may want to save for their future education or towards a deposit to help them eventually…

Reading Time: 3 minutes How close to the line did you leave your tax return this year? A few minutes before midnight on 31st January? Or did you file it months ago? Either way,…