Monthly Archives: July 2013

Protecting Your Wealth For The Next Generation

Many people work hard for many years to accumulate wealth that they can pass on to their children. They pay tax on all of their earnings but the government still wants 40% Inheritance Tax on death and for them to pay care home fees. With relatively simple planning, it is possible to preserve most of your wealth, so we are pleased to announce that our Continue Reading
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Starting in business

We take a look at what to do, and what to avoid, when starting-up a new business. Around 400,000 businesses start up every year. It is estimated that around one third of these cease trading within the first three years. But new business owners do not set out to fail. So what steps can you take to ensure you don't Continue Reading
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Did you have an Equitable Life Policy?

MPs have been criticising the Treasury regarding their handling of the compensation scheme for Equitable Life policy holders. On its own admission the Treasury estimates that between 17% and 20% of eligible policy holders may not receive the compensation they are due as they cannot be traced. The current Equitable Life Payment Scheme is due to close March 2014. Any Continue Reading
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Economic Update: August 2013

  Is the UK finally on the road to economic recovery? We take a look at how our economy has fared over the last six months. Looking back Although economic recovery in the UK remains slower than anyone would like, the past six months have shown encouraging signs of an economy beginning to get back on track. Following contraction in Continue Reading
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