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3 steps you can take to financially prepare for illness

Published: November 5, 2025 by Jennifer Armstrong

The arrival of the colder months means preparing for Christmas, thinking about your new year resolutions, and planning to battle illnesses. Whether you’re ill for a few days or you’re diagnosed with a long-term condition, needing to take time off … Continue reading

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The difficult but important estate planning conversations to have with your family

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

An estate plan sets out how you’d like your assets to be managed and distributed during your life and when you pass away. It often involves thinking about difficult topics, such as your funeral preferences or who you’d like to … Continue reading

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Venture Capital Trusts: Why higher-rate taxpayers might want to invest in them

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

For some investors, particularly higher-rate taxpayers, Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) could offer an attractive and tax-efficient investment prospect. Read on to discover the basics you need to know if you’re thinking about making VCTs part of your financial plan. VCTs … Continue reading

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Fiscal drag: How threshold and allowance freezes affect you

Published: January 8, 2025 by Jennifer Armstrong

Despite intense speculation that the Labour government would slash tax allowances and exemptions, many are set to remain the same in the 2025/26 tax year. While that might seem like something to celebrate, fiscal drag could mean your tax liability … Continue reading

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Investment market update: December 2024

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

Political instability in Europe and further afield affected investment markets in December. Read on to find out what other factors may have influenced your investment returns at the end of 2024. Remember to focus on your long-term goals when assessing … Continue reading