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How taper relief applies to gifts
Michael explains how taper relief applies when you make a gift.
Michael Roberts FPFS
Mar 253 min read
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IHT on pensions
All pension funds will soon be subject to IHT on death. Michael explains the potentially significant impact this will have for many.
Michael Roberts FPFS
Nov 20, 20244 min read
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We're feeling proud today. Here's why...
We're feeling proud of ourselves today. Here's why...
Vicki Watts
Oct 10, 20232 min read
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Spring Budget Summary
A summary of the 2023 Spring Budget.
Michael Roberts FPFS
Mar 15, 20233 min read
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Cash - are interest rates interesting again?
Whilst cash is not usually a suitable home for money that is expected to be sitting around for the longer term, we usually recommend...
Michael Roberts FPFS
Dec 13, 20223 min read
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Lending a helping hand in times of vulnerability
From time to time, every one of us may be able to describe ourselves as ‘vulnerable’ for one reason or another; indeed, The Financial...
Vicki Watts
Nov 17, 20223 min read
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When bad news is all around...
Had I told you last September that in a year’s time: Inflation would be over 12% Interest rates will be 7 times higher Our energy bills...
Michael Roberts FPFS
Sep 7, 20222 min read
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Important information for Trustees
Trustees are required to register with the Trust Registration Service by 1st September 2022. If you're a trustee, find out more here.
Michael Roberts FPFS
Jun 21, 20222 min read
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Tax Rises and Social Care - What we know so far
It was announced today (after much speculation) that some new measures would be brought in as part of the new care funding solution for...
Michael Roberts FPFS
Sep 8, 20213 min read
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Working through an Umbrella Company
In the past, many individuals have undertaken contract work through their own limited company. Following recent changes to the IR35...
Michael Roberts FPFS
May 10, 20211 min read
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Budget Summary
The Budget Statement was delivered by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak earlier today. It takes place following what has...
Michael Roberts FPFS
Mar 3, 20215 min read
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Leaving your pension on autopilot could be dangerous
Many workplace pensions, and indeed personal pensions, set up over the years have included an option commonly referred to as...
Michael Roberts FPFS
Oct 28, 20204 min read
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Pension contributions for high earners
Since 2016, individuals with income in excess of £110,000 have been subject to a piece of (in my view) bonkers legislation known as the...
Michael Roberts FPFS
Apr 17, 20205 min read
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Planning for Volatile Markets
I wrote in my recent article that "Successful long-term investors are continuously acting on a Plan, rather than continually reacting to...
Michael Roberts FPFS
Apr 3, 20204 min read
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How to react to volatile markets
In this note I will not seek to commentate on how and why markets have reacted in the way they have to recent events, much less offer...
Michael Roberts FPFS
Mar 20, 20202 min read
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The silent killer of financial plans
When thinking about the future, considering the time when you’ll no longer be working and will instead be relying on your own resources,...
Michael Roberts FPFS
Jan 26, 20203 min read
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