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5 sensible steps to take if your fixed-rate mortgage deal ends in 2024

Published: September 4, 2024 by Jennifer Armstrong

While the Bank of England (BoE) has started to cut its base interest rate, many homeowners with fixed-rate mortgages that end this year will still see their outgoings rise. If your mortgage deal comes to an end, read on to … Continue reading

The gender protection gap: Do you have enough cover?

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

Research suggests that women are less likely than men to take out income protection. This trend could mean women are more vulnerable to financial shocks and is a useful reminder to check how you’d cope if the unexpected happened. According … Continue reading

Inheritance Tax: 5 shrewd strategies for reducing a potential bill

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

If you take a proactive approach to managing your wealth, you could reduce how much Inheritance Tax (IHT) your estate may be liable for when you pass away.   Last month, you read about what IHT is and when estates become … Continue reading

Investment market update: July 2024

Published: July 29, 2024 by Jennifer Armstrong

In July, the markets were affected by general elections taking place in the UK and France, and the ongoing presidential campaign in the US. Read on to find out what else affected investment markets in July 2024. Uncertainty and numerous … Continue reading

5 interesting figures that prove financial protection could provide a valuable safety net

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

It’s a common misconception that financial protection doesn’t pay out when you need to make a claim. This belief might put you off using it to create a valuable safety net. Read on to discover some key figures that prove … Continue reading