Financial Planning

33 mins

Guide to the 2025 Autumn Budget

We take a look at the changes announced by the Chancellor in the Autumn Budget, plus what they could mean for your savings, investments, and retirement planning.

10 mins
an older couple looking at a uk guide to pensions and inheritance tax changes

UK guide to pensions and inheritance tax changes

From April 2027, the rules around pensions and Inheritance Tax (IHT) are changing, and it could affect how much IHT your loved ones need to pay. We look at who this might impact and what you can do to prepare.

15 mins
What is business relief?

A UK guide to Business Relief and using life insurance for inheritance tax planning

From April 2026, 100% Business Relief will be capped at £1 million, which could leave loved ones facing a hefty IHT bill. We look at how a life insurance policy can cover any remaining IHT so that valuable assets don’t have to be sold.

14 mins

Your guide to the 2025 Spring Statement

What are the key points announced in the Chancellor's Spring Statement? We take a look at what the announcement will mean for welfare, tax, and government spending.

32 mins
Autumn Budget 2024 explained

Autumn Budget 2024 explained

What are the key points announced in the Chancellor's Autumn Budget? We take a look at what the announcement will mean for stamp duty, income tax, and more.

7 mins

What are the proposed changes to pensions auto-enrolment?

New rules for auto-enrolment contributions will make more people eligible to join workplace pension schemes. To help your business plan for the future, we look at what those changes mean for you and your employees, and how you can mitigate extra costs.

6 mins
Pregnancy and private healthcare

Does private healthcare cover pregnancy?

Private medical insurance doesn’t normally cover pregnancy, birth, or post-natal care. But you should be covered if any complications affect your health – for example, miscarriage or pre-eclampsia.

15 mins
Investing in retirement

Investing in retirement; what do you need to know?

Making the right investment decisions once you have retired can boost your income and help you to make the most of your retirement.

14 mins
How to account for inflation in your retirement planning

How to account for inflation in your retirement planning

When you plan for your retirement, it's important you consider inflation. If you don't, you can't realistically evaluate how much your pension will provide at retirement.

16 mins
How long will my pension last?

How long will my pension last?

While none of us can predict the future, we look at how long your pension might last, and how much money you need for a comfortable retirement.

10 mins
stop behavioural biases affecting your investment decisions

How to stop behavioural biases affecting your investment decisions

Behavioural bias describes beliefs, assumptions, and attitudes we hold without really knowing why. Here, we explore why bias is so influential and look at what you can do to minimise the impact.

10 mins
The cost of private health insurance

The cost of private health insurance in the UK

With long NHS waiting lists, private medical insurance can seem like a good option, but how much will it set you back? We look at the factors influencing cost and what you could expect to pay.