Pensions & Retirement
3 retirement financial shocks that could affect your finances
Posted in Financial Advice, Pensions & Retirement on 17.03.25 Read Those who have retired or are nearing the milestone are consistently overlooking the risk of financial shocks when compared to...5 ways financial planning could help you emotionally prepare for retirement
Posted in Fiducia News, Pensions & Retirement on 07.02.25 Read While financial challenges often come up when those nearing retirement are asked about their concerns, emotional obstacles...Using Equity Release in Retirement
Posted in Financial Planning, Equity Release (+4 more), on 21.07.24 Read Please Note: We are not mortgage professionals, which is a separate profession in its own right and only some of them advise...Succession Planning: Ensuring a Smooth Transition for Your Property Portfolio in the UK
Posted in Financial Planning, Residential Nil Rate Band (+11 more), on 04.07.24 Read In the UK, property ownership is a significant component of many individuals’ portfolios, so it is essential to have a...Managing Finances as a One-Person Business
Posted in Corporation Tax, Financial Planning (+6 more), on 05.07.24 Read A “solopreneur” has to wear many hats. Successfully juggling all the accounting, tax, banking, and cash flow elements is...Reducing Your Tax Burden: Tax Planning Strategies for Business Owners
Posted in Financial Planning, BPRA (+7 more), on 28.06.24 Read For business owners in the UK, taxes can often be one of the largest expenses incurred. From corporate tax, to VAT, to...How to Consolidate Multiple Pensions
Posted in Financial Planning, Financial Advice (+6 more), on 07.06.24 Read Over a career it is common to accumulate multiple pensions with different employers and providers. Multiple pension policies...How Rising Interest Rates Affect Your Finances
Posted in Financial Planning, Financial Advice (+4 more), on 31.05.24 Read The sharp increase in food and energy prices has made inflation a talking point, and a concern, across the nation. We look at...Common Retirement Planning Mistakes to Avoid
Posted in Financial Planning, Final Salary Pensions (+7 more), on 24.05.24 Read Retirement is not what it used to be. Historically, someone would retire in their sixties and receive a state pension, a...Improving Cash Flow for Small Business Owners
Posted in Corporation Tax, Financial Planning (+7 more), on 10.05.24 Read Maintaining steady cash flow is imperative for any business, but especially small companies with limited financial...Inheritance Tax Rules You Should Know
Posted in Financial Planning, Financial Advice (+6 more), on 26.04.24 Read Inheritance tax (IHT) in the UK is a 40% tax on the value of the estate exceeding £325,000 when passed on after...Financial Steps When Going Through Divorce
Posted in Financial Planning, Financial Advice (+5 more), on 19.04.24 Read Divorce can be a very difficult time. This makes it all the more challenging to agree a mutually agreeable financial...Financial Planning for Singles vs Couples
Posted in Financial Planning, Fiducia News (+9 more), on 12.04.24 Read Financial planning looks quite different whether you are managing money as a single person or as a couple. From income and...The Pros and Cons of Annuities
Posted in Financial Planning, Fiducia News (+6 more), on 05.04.24 Read Annuities allow retirees to receive a guaranteed income for life in exchange for a lump sum payment from your pension fund....Evaluating Early Retirement: Pros and Cons
Posted in Financial Planning, Financial Advice (+4 more), on 26.01.24 Read The dream of retiring early to pursue your passions and freedom is appealing to many. But it requires both financial and...5 reasons to have a Financial Adviser
Posted in Financial Planning, Final Salary Pensions (+8 more), on 31.07.23 Read In today’s uncertain and volatile economy, succumbing to financial stress has become all too common. In such a scenario,...Bite sized bits – Retirement Needs
Posted in Financial Planning, Financial Advice (+2 more), on 24.07.23 Read Retirement is a crucial stage in life that requires careful planning and preparation. It’s a time when you are no longer...Using Pensions & ISAs to provide liquidity in times of property market stress
Gordon Kearney, Managing Director & Financial Adviser
Posted in Financial Planning, Financial Advice (+4 more), on 23.06.23
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The property market can be unpredictable at the best of times, and during times of stress, it can be difficult to liquidate...
***UPDATED*** After the UK Budget, should I pay into my pension again?
Susie Laws, Director & Chartered Financial Planner
Posted in Financial Planning, Financial Advice (+6 more), on 22.03.23
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“Following the budget, should I pay into a pension again? And what about if I have existing transitional LTA...
Be More Tax Aware
Posted in Corporation Tax, Financial Planning (+15 more), on 02.03.23 Read It’s not exactly a huge secret…but the end of the 2022/23 tax year is fast approaching. What can you do to ensure you are...Performance of FWM ESG Portfolios
James Crisell, Financial Adviser
Posted in Investing, ESG (+9 more), on 31.10.22
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A difficult year for everyone!
In 2021, over $500 billion flowed into ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) funds, and...
Economist Q&A – With Michael Hughes
Posted in Financial Planning, Fiducia News (+10 more), on 30.09.22 Read Following the mini budget delivered by UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, financial markets have suffered a downturn in fortune....
