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Salary sacrifice for pensions explained
What is salary sacrifice for pensions? Pension salary sacrifice swaps part of your salary for an employer pension contribution, saving…
The 60% tax trap: how high earners lose their personal allowance
What is the 60% tax trap? Between £100,000 and £125,140 of income, your tax-free personal allowance is withdrawn by £1…
Inheritance tax planning: how to reduce your IHT bill
How does inheritance tax planning work? Inheritance tax is charged at 40% on the value of an estate above £325,000,…
Can you retire on £500,000? How much income it really gives
Can you retire on £500,000? £500,000 can realistically provide around £20,000 to £25,000 a year through drawdown, or roughly £27,000…
How much does a wealth manager cost in the UK?
How much does a wealth manager cost in the UK? A UK wealth manager typically charges an initial 1 to…
Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister: what it means for your wealth
What does Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister mean for your wealth? Andy Burnham became UK Prime Minister on 7 August…
Q2 2026 market review: a relief rally, a new Fed chair and the largest IPO in history
What happened in Q2 2026 markets? In Q2 2026 the S&P 500 rose roughly 15%, its strongest quarter since 2020,…
The 60% Tax Trap: What High Earners Need to Know in 2025/26
What is the UK 60% tax trap? UK earners between £100,000 and £125,140 face an effective 60% marginal tax rate…
Inheritance Tax Planning in London: What to Do Before It Is Too Late
How does inheritance tax work? The UK inheritance tax nil-rate band has been frozen at £325,000 per person since 2009,…