Navigating the impact of the changes to tax reliefs for farmer owners
Understanding, addressing and planning for potential inheritance tax liabilities is now especially important for farm owners looking to leave their business as a legacy. More than 6,000 agricultural, forestry and fishing businesses have closed in the past 12 months...
Investing – the skill in doing (almost) nothing
The traditional wisdom for any investor is to learn to ‘block out the noise’. Events may come and go, causing volatility as they pass. But over the long run, ignoring their short-term effects, and focusing on your end goal is usually the key to reaching your...
How you can beat the 60% tax trap
If you’ve just joined the 4% of UK individuals with an income of £100,000 or more, congratulations. It’s a personal achievement that likely took years of hard work, late nights and careful saving and budgeting. And the number of those earning £100,000 or more is...
Essential guide to annuities: what you need to know for retirement planning
In an uncertain world, we like certainty. And an annuity can offer just that – a guaranteed regular income for as long as you live, or as long as you need. Having a regular annuity coming in each month can bring the same sense of reassurance and security that your...