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Taking control of your pension income
Pension Drawdown: Income, flexibility and tax Building a pension is only one part of retirement planning. The next challenge is deciding how that money should support your lifestyle once you
Inheritance tax
What families often get wrong and how the rules could affect your estate Gifting can be one of the most personal aspects of estate planning. Many people want to pass
Behavioural finance: understanding the psychology of investing
Learn how emotions and biases can shape investment decisions, and what may help you stay focused on your long-term goals. Investing may appear to be driven by numbers, research and
Build a financial plan that fits your life
Discover how personal financial planning can help you balance today’s priorities with your future ambitions. A financial plan should begin with the life you want to lead, not with a
How pension consolidation can simplify retirement planning
Bringing your pension pots together could make managing your retirement savings easier Changing jobs is a normal part of modern working life. However, every new employer may mean joining another
Offshore bonds explained: everything you need to know
A straightforward guide to one of the most flexible long-term investment wrappers An offshore bond is a long-term investment wrapper issued by a life assurance company based outside the UK.