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How to protect you and your family’s future
How to protect you and your family’s future What kind of protection insurance do you need? There are various complex risks in life that we all face, such as serious illness, an accident or death.…


Bridging the gender pensions gap
Bridging the gender pensions gap Women left with half the pension pot, no matter the job We’ve all heard about the gender pay gap, but very few discuss the gender pensions gap, despite the fact…


Bringing pensions together
Bringing pensions together What to consider if you have multiple pension pots The employment landscape has evolved significantly over the last few decades and changing jobs multiple times before retirement…


Are you saving enough for retirement?
Are you saving enough for retirement? One in six over-55s have no pension savings yet Despite the fact that the government has been trying to encourage people to save for their retirement through initiatives such…


Property investment presentation proves popular for Haslers
Property investment presentation proves popular for Haslers Over 70 future and existing landlords and property investors have taken part in a talk on buy-to-let and property investment in Chigwell launched in partnership with Haslers Chartered…


Deciding whether to withdraw cash from your pension pot
Deciding whether to withdraw cash from your pension pot Cash may not be king Choosing what to do with your…
ESFA Update Academies
ESFA Update Academies Information: Energy Bill Relief Scheme The Government has outlined plans for the new Energy Bill Relief Scheme, which will give early years settings, schools, colleges, and universities a discount on wholesale gas…
Academy Trust Handbook 2022 (also known as the Academies Financial Handbook)
Academy Trust Handbook 2022 (also known as the Academies Financial Handbook) Effective from 1 September 2022 The Education and Skills…
ESFA Update Academies August 2022
ESFA Update Academies August 2022 Information: summary of new items added for the 2021/22 academies accounts return HMRC have added a document to the academies accounts return guidance page to…


Mini-budget Summary 2022
Mini-budget Summary 2022 With a new King at the Palace and a new Prime Minister at Number 10, it was…


Funding the lifestyle you want
Funding the lifestyle you want Get your retirement plans in motion One of the most common concerns among those approaching retirement is whether they will have enough money to last them. A new study[1] shows…


Cost of living crisis
Cost of living crisis Britons cutting back on food and entertainment to keep cars on the road Soaring petrol costs pushed inflation to its highest level for 40 years. New research has uncovered the impact…


Putting life on hold
Putting life on hold Cost-of-living crisis delays homeownership, having children and retirement Rising living costs have been so significant in recent months that most UK…


Great wealth transfer
Great wealth transfer Preparing both ‘the family’ and ‘the money’ for the transition of wealth to the next generation If you want to pass wealth on to your children and grandchildren, it’s wise to contemplate…


Navigating the higher rate tax freeze
Navigating the higher rate tax freeze Minimising the impact on your personal finances If you’re a higher rate taxpayer,…