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- 1 in 10 accessing their pension do so to pay off debt. Here’s what you need to consider
- 10 important life events when you should chat with your financial planner
- 10 of the best Christmas markets to get you in the festive mood
- 10 ways to free up money so you can save more
- 2020/21 tax year: Exemptions and allowances
- 26% of people say thinking about finances makes them anxious, as research highlights a link to mental health
- 3 crucial questions to ask yourself before retirement
- 3 important pros and cons of consolidating your pension pots
- 3 interesting pieces of data that show why you shouldn’t panic during market volatility
- 3 practical things to remember in times of economic uncertainty
- 3 tips to manage your concern in an uncertain time
- 33% of couples say they’re financially incompatible. Here are 7 tips for creating financial harmony
- 4 financial steps to take if you’re facing redundancy
- 5 calming tips to help you combat stress for Stress Awareness Month
- 5 compelling reasons why you should share a financial planner with your family
- 5 key services a financial planner offers beyond investment returns
- 5 reasons why it’s useful to have a plan sorted before you leave your business
- 5 reasons why picking “star” fund managers is often not the best strategy
- 5 signs you might be a workaholic and what to do about it
- 5 things to consider if property is part of your retirement plan
- 5 things to consider when you come into unexpected money
- 5 tips for getting children ready to go back to school
- 5 tips for keeping pensions on track during the pandemic
- 5 ways to improve your work/life balance
- 5 ways you can reduce tax liability in retirement
- 52% of savers don’t understand the effects of inflation, and millions think they’ll be better off. Here’s why it can harm your savings
- 6 reasons to use a mortgage broker
- 7 signs your work-life balance could benefit from an adjustment
- 7 things to do if you’re retiring in 2020
- 8 essential finance lessons you should teach teenagers as 72% say they want more financial education
- 8 things entrepreneurs can do to improve their financial resilience
- 80% of over-55s don’t have a Lasting Power of Attorney in place. Overlooking this could place you in a vulnerable position
- Accessing your pension: Annuity vs Flexi-Access Drawdown
- Are you one of the 1 million people who believe they’ll never retire?
- Are you taking an unsustainable amount from your pension?
- Bank of mum and dad used by 27% of first-time buyers
- Booking a holiday for 2020: What you should keep in mind
- Brexit Uncertainty is Building
- Brexit uncertainty increases demand for Financial Advice
- Budget 2017: What it means for you
- Calculating investment risk: What plays a role?
- Carers Week: Why a care plan is still crucial even if you have family support
- Cashflow planning: Helping to answer ‘what if…’ questions
- Chancellor brings in Stamp Duty holiday, how much could you save?
- Company Pension savers ‘missing out on top-ups’
- Conservatives or Labour. Who gets your vote?
- Coronavirus and the markets
- Could you have managed financially without the furlough scheme?
- ESG investments performed well during market volatility
- Everything the Bank of Mum and Dad should know before lending
- Everything you need to know about the 2021 Autumn Budget
- Everything you need to know about the 2022 spring statement
- Financial planning week: 10 steps to take before New Year
- Financial planning: Why do you need to revisit your plan?
- Guide: 10 straightforward DIY jobs around the house
- Guide: Leaving an inheritance vs gifting during your lifetime
- Guide to ESG investing
- How a financial planner can help you improve your mental health
- How a will can help you reduce Inheritance Tax
- How delaying retirement could help you maintain your standard of living as inflation rises
- How Prepared Are You For Retirement?
- How scams affect your wellbeing as well as your money
- How to achieve the best work-life balance for you
- How to avoid contributing to the £211 million of Inheritance Tax paid in the north-west
- How to boost your mood as the nights draw in
- How to keep yourself safe from scams during the coronavirus pandemic
- How to save for retirement if you’re self-employed
- How using a trust could save UK families £300 million each year
- Inflation: What happened the last time the cost of living was rising this rapidly?
- Investing: Never Put All your Eggs in One Basket…
- Investment market update: April 2020
- Investment market update: April 2022
- Investment market update: July 2020
- Investment market update: June 2020
- Investment market update: June 2022
- Investment market update: March 2020
- Investment market update: March 2022
- Investment market update: May 2020
- Investment market update: May 2022
- Investment market update: September 2020
- Is now the time to invest?
- Is your business protected with a Lasting Power of Attorney?
- Lockdown checklist: 6 financial steps to take during the pandemic
- Meet the Team – Jon Kinsley
- Meet the Team – Paul Rathbone
- Meet the Team – Sean Doherty
- Meet the Team – Sean McDermott
- Meet the Team – Vicki Langdon
- “Midlifers” are hit by time and financial pressures. Financial planning can help balance your priorities
- Mindfulness: How to reduce stress and anxiety
- National Insurance and Dividend Tax rise as government suspends State Pension triple lock
- Pension age rises to 57: What does it mean?
- Pension freedom withdrawals continue to rise
- Pension savers could be missing out on £830 million of unclaimed tax relief
- Past pension ‘mistakes must be avoided’
- Planning for a 100-year life
- New £1 coin’s ‘hidden’ security feature
- Remortgaging – Is it right for you?
- Rethink Your Cash Based Savings
- Retirement planning as a couple: Balancing different goals
- Revealed: How long will you spend in retirement as more people than ever reach 100?
- Revealed: The value of financial advice
- Revealed: the wellbeing and emotional impact of financial advice
- Self Employed Not Taking Advantage of Pension Tax Benefits
- Should you review and consolidate your pensions?
- Should you voluntarily pay National Insurance contributions to boost your State Pension?
- Small car buyers face higher costs
- Staycation: 5 popular destinations in the UK
- Talk Money Week: The benefit of family financial planning
- The 10 best lesser-known cities in Europe to visit post-pandemic
- The 2020/21 end of the tax year guide
- The benefits of a daily walk
- The danger of holding too much cash
- The guide to later-life planning and care
- The minimum pension contribution may not be enough. Here are 3 reasons to increase your contributions
- The risks of relying on an inheritance to fund your retirement
- Total tax collected from exceeding the pension Lifetime Allowance is set to reach almost £1.5 billion annually
- Transferring Pensions Whilst in Poor Health
- Two-thirds of retirees are planning a flexible retirement, but many don’t understand the potential tax implications
- Typical worker approaching retirement is 58% short of their pension goal. Are you saving enough?
- Underestimating the amount you need in retirement: How a mid-life check can help
- Understanding financial bias: 7 ways it could be affecting you
- Understanding financial bias: How can you reduce the impact?
- Understanding financial bias: What is it?
- Understanding financial bias: Where does it come from?
- Using Pensions to Claw Back Lost Child Benefit
- Want to take your business to the next level? Here’s what you could do
- What could you do with your excess household savings?
- What does coronavirus mean for my pension and retirement?
- What does the coronavirus mean for my mortgage?
- What is a SSAS Pension?
- What is investment “FOMO” and how can you successfully avoid it?
- What is “salary sacrifice” and how might it be a useful strategy for you?
- What should you check when reviewing your pension?
- Why good retirement planning is about more than your pension and money
- Why joy and purpose should define how you see your money
- Why the budget was important if you’re affected by the Tapered Annual Allowance
- Why your psychology impacts your financial decision-making
- Your company update from your team of advisers at Lightside Financial Planning
- Your complete 2021/22 end of tax year guide
- Your complete guide to mortgages
- Your complete guide to the State Pension
- Your essential guide to ISAs
- Your guide to children and money
- Your October company update from the team at Lightside Financial Planning
