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All you need to know about inheritance tax strategy

An inheritance tax is a tax on the estate of someone who has passed away, including their property, money, and any other possessions of notable value. In the UK, the standard inheritance tax rate is 40% on the value of the estate above the...
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What is an offset mortgage and could you benefit from one?

Offset mortgages are a flexible and potentially cost-saving option that could be the key to paying off your mortgage sooner and reducing your interest payments. But how exactly does an offset mortgage work, and is it the right choice for...
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How to plan for a long retirement

Planning for a long retirement is essential to ensure financial security and peace of mind throughout your later years, and it is best achieved by starting as early as possible.
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Can ChatGPT give financial advice?

AI technology like ChatGPT can be a useful tool for a variety of activities, but alas it is not a reliable provider of financial advice. While it can offer generic information on many different financial topics, we must understand the...
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How To Set Investment Goals

Knowing how to save and invest is a big part of financial planning, and it will help you achieve a secure future where you can afford a new home, a new car, or a regular holiday with your family.
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ARE LOW OR NO DEPOSIT MORTGAGES AVAILABLE IN 2024?

With a summer general election called, the Conservative party is throwing out a few ideas that might just help them win over a few young voters, and one of their big swings for the fence appears to be the 99% mortgage.
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SHOULD I CONSOLIDATE MY PENSION INTO ONE?

Knowing what to do with multiple pensions needn’t be too complicated a process. Thanks to modern multiple pension rules, consolidating all of your pension pots means you only have to deal with one pension, which makes everything clearer...
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HOW DO I FIND OUT IF I HAVE MULTIPLE PENSIONS?

Even if you have tried keeping track of your multiple pension plans in the past, you may still be unsure how many small pension pots have been started in your name by a company you once worked for.
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WHAT IS PENSION CONSOLIDATION?

Getting your pension plan sorted long before you need it is always a good idea, though it can get a little more complicated when you’re dealing with multiple pension schemes.