Month: November 2023
Taxing times for 2023
A year marked by several tax changes that impacted higher-rate taxpayers
As we approach the end of the year, taxpayers should begin assessing their tax obligations. This is not a task to be left to the eleventh hour, especially considering tax changes coming into effect in 2024.
Strategies to minimise retirement tax
Many pensioners may face a lurking tax risk as the State Pension grows
Many pensioners may face a potential tax pitfall as the State Pension escalates and Income Tax bands remain fixed.
Decoding auto-enrolment
Good news on the horizon for future retirees
For employees, auto-enrolment is a crucial component of everyone’s retirement strategy. Understanding auto-enrolment becomes critical as we increasingly know the need for adequate retirement preparation. Historically, while some companies offered their employees the chance to contribute to a pension fund for retirement preparation, others did not.
A crucial decade: financial planning in your 50s
Maximising your earnings or laying down a robust financial plan
As you sail into your 50s, it becomes pivotal to consider your financial strategy. Life has likely found a steady rhythm by now. Children have probably taken flight, becoming financially self-sufficient, and the idea of reducing work hours or even completing retirement starts to surface.
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‘Time in the market’, not ‘timing the market’
The allure of quick profits and instant gratification
In the investing world, the allure of quick profits and instant gratification often tempt some investors to employ a ‘market timing’ strategy. This method involves buying or selling financial instrument decisions based on predictions of future market price movements. Ironically, numerous studies and historical data have shown that this approach often leads to sub-optimal returns.
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