The Treasury has launched a formal consultation on allowing people to take £500 from Continue reading “Treasury Plans for £500 Pension Advice Allowance”
Category: Later Life & Care
Judge Overturns Will After Brothers Challenge
A High Court Judge has overturned the Will of a ‘significantly vulnerable’ man who left 95% of his estate to his Continue reading “Judge Overturns Will After Brothers Challenge”
UK Families Pay Record Levels Inheritance Tax
Figures released by HMRC today show that they collected a record £4.7 billion in Inheritance Tax (IHT) payments during Continue reading “UK Families Pay Record Levels Inheritance Tax”
Avoidable tax bill, much greater than the cost of advice
I have just returned from a visit to a local professional. The visit was Continue reading “Avoidable tax bill, much greater than the cost of advice”
Should Financial Planning Keep You Warm?
There is a ‘rule’ that advisers should recommend their clients clear debt before Continue reading “Should Financial Planning Keep You Warm?”
Older people and retirement
With people generally living and staying active for a longer retirement and older age could cover a Continue reading “Older people and retirement”
Changes to how Care is to be Delivered
In the past week I have attended two conferences, one as a member Continue reading “Changes to how Care is to be Delivered”
Celebrating women who make a difference
Today is a day to say thank you – to acknowledge and thank those who have made Continue reading “Celebrating women who make a difference”
Life through the rear view mirror
I recently read an article that said, amongst other things, that Barclays have realised Continue reading “Life through the rear view mirror”
Care Costs Cap in England to be Delayed until 2020
Whilst still “firmly committed” to cap care costs, the Department of Health said Continue reading “Care Costs Cap in England to be Delayed until 2020”