Does the Autumn statement cut taxes?

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The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, delivered the government’s Autumn statement on Wednesday, November 22nd. The annual address to the House of Commons is an opportunity to update the country on the state of the economy and to announce new changes to taxation and government spending.  The Conservative government set out plans which they described […]

How Much Money Do You Need to Retire?

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As we approach the end of our time in the workplace, we want to rest easy, knowing that we have everything in order to enjoy a prosperous and fulfilling retirement. Ensuring our pension funds will meet our needs ahead of time is key to setting ourselves up for success. With uncertainty around the state pension refusing to […]

Myth busting exit fees in financial advice

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Consumers are being urged to review their financial planning strategies’ exit fees which are typically regarded as a valuable safeguard for clients. The call-to-action follows the changes of St James Place Plc, a firm in the UK, which announced an extensive overhaul of its charging structure. SJP charges, it confirmed, on exiting plans are to […]

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