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How the Labour government could change Stamp Duty in the Autumn Budget
On 26 November, the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will deliver the government’s Autumn Budget, setting out fiscal plans for the year ahead and beyond. There’s speculation that some of the announcements could affect homeowners, including changes [...]
3 reasons why your financial protection claim could be rejected
Many people wrongly assume that financial protection rarely pays out. While this is untrue, there are times when claims are rejected, and there might be steps you can take to reduce the chance of it [...]
3 reasons why pension consolidation could boost your retirement income
Increasingly, UK savers are losing track of their pensions. In October 2024, research by Pensions UK found that the total value of lost pension pots had risen by 60% since 2018. Losing track of your [...]
Phasing into retirement: The flexible options you might consider
Traditionally, you’d go from full-time employment to retirement on a set date. Now, more workers are embracing retirement flexibility and choosing to phase gradually into the next stage of their lives. Indeed, a survey published [...]
Guide: 12 practical reasons to write a will and name a Lasting Power of Attorney
Thinking about what might happen after you die isn’t easy. It’s hard to imagine the world simply continuing. That’s likely one reason why so many people put off writing a will for “another time” or [...]
Guide: Revealed: The value of financial planning
Financial planning can add real value to your life, helping you achieve your goals and enjoy the lifestyle you want. When you think about financial planning, you might initially focus on the financial element. Perhaps [...]