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Retirement Planning – How can I retire at 60?

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning, Wealth Management on 29.07.21 Read For those of us hoping for a life of leisure from the age of 60, the obvious question is “How much do I need to retire...

Flying the flag for West Mersea Yacht Club

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Fiducia News on 21.06.21 Read Fiducia is proud to announce that we will be sponsoring the West Mersea Yacht Club’s sailing events again this year, for...

How to navigate divorce and financial planning

Susie Laws, Director & Chartered Financial Planner Posted in Financial Planning, Fiducia News (+2 more), on 10.05.21 Read No one ever gets married with the intention of getting divorced, however the statistics unfortunately show that 42% of...

Team Talk – Cheryl Bourne

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning, Fiducia News (+2 more), on 12.04.21 Read There are many things that make Fiducia a little bit different, such as our beautiful location in the heart of the Dedham Vale...

Under the Spotlight – Fund Manager Q&A

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning, Fiducia News (+2 more), on 02.08.21 Read As part of our ongoing client communications, we like to regularly post quarterly Fund Manager Q&As, in an effort to give a...

Retirement Pillars: how to diversify your retirement savings

Gordon Kearney, Managing Director & Financial Adviser Posted in Financial Planning, Fiducia News (+2 more), on 22.03.21 Read ‘My house is my pension’ ‘My business is my pension’ ‘I will get full State Pension’ ‘I am enrolled in a work...

Inflation and interest rates – a guide for cash savers

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning, Fiducia News (+4 more), on 22.02.21 Read What can be said about inflation and interest rates? The numbers speak for themselves. The Bank of England current base rate...

Pension planning – Defined Benefit transfer advice

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning, Final Salary Pensions (+4 more), on 01.02.21 Read What is a DB or Final Salary Pension? Broadly there are two types of pensions, Defined Contribution (DC) and Defined Benefit...

Lessons Learned from 2020 – wealth wisdom for a happier New Year

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning, Fiducia News (+1 more), on 07.12.20 Read As this unprecedented year draws to a close and world continues to struggle with the financial and economic fallout of the...

The value of advice: 4 benefits of using a financial adviser

Gordon Kearney, Managing Director & Financial Adviser Posted in Financial Planning, Fiducia News (+3 more), on 14.12.20 Read One of the most common concerns about using financial advice services is cost. It’s often because individuals are purchasing...

Case Study: Defined Benefit Pension review

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning, Fiducia News (+2 more), on 30.11.20 Read Background Mr White (60 yrs.) approached Fiducia to conduct a review on his pension arrangements since he was not in the best...

Planning for retirement – It’s never too early

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning, Pensions & Retirement (+1 more), on 02.11.20 Read Statistics projected by Office for National Statistics (ONS) have indicated that the UK’s population is ageing. It shows...

Reconsidering Inheritance Tax

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Fiducia News, Financial Advice (+4 more), on 05.10.20 Read Inheritance tax (IHT) is tax due on the estate upon someone’s death and is one of the most challenging taxes for those...

The Gold Standard for Defined Benefit Transfers

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning, Final Salary Pensions (+2 more), on 17.08.20 Read In 2018, a parliamentary select committee revealed that thousands of British Steel pension scheme members had been...

Gifting to reduce an Inheritance Tax bill? Here are 5 things to check first

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Inheritance Tax on 07.01.26 Read In the Autumn Budget 2025, the chancellor announced that Inheritance Tax (IHT) thresholds would remain frozen for a further...

2 reasons to combine your financial plan with your partner’s

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning on 07.01.26 Read Love is in the air with Valentine’s Day just around the corner. Amid planning romantic gestures, thinking about combining...

How much should you contribute to your pension?

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Pensions & Retirement on 07.01.26 Read A third of people don’t know how much they need to contribute to their pensions every year to create a comfortable...

7 ways financial planning could help you set realistic goals

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning on 07.01.26 Read As 2026 begins, it’s a good time to think about what you want to achieve in the coming months. A tailored financial plan can...

The importance of value and wellbeing when making financial decisions

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning on 07.01.26 Read This guest blog was written by Chris Budd, who wrote the original Financial Wellbeing Book as well as The Four Cornerstones of...

Developments in Dedham: A Review of the Year

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Fiducia News on 16.12.25 Read It’s been an eventful and rewarding year at Fiducia — a year marked by professional milestones, team growth, community...

Phasing into retirement: 5 essential financial considerations

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning on 05.12.25 Read While phasing into retirement can offer you greater flexibility, it may make your finances more complex. Read on to find out...

How money causes anxiety and 3 tips to reduce it

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning on 05.12.25 Read This guest blog was written by Chris Budd, who wrote the original Financial Wellbeing Book as well as The Four Cornerstones of...

7 unbelievable travel experiences Lonely Planet recommends in 2026

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning on 05.12.25 Read With the year drawing to a close, you might be thinking about what you can look forward to in 2026. If you love to explore new...

Explained: The new Cash ISA rules and what they mean for your savings

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning on 05.12.25 Read In the November 2025 Budget, the chancellor revealed new Cash ISA rules that will affect under-65s. The change could affect...

How cashflow planning turns numbers into possibilities

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning on 05.12.25 Read When you’re making financial decisions, it can feel like you’re faced with indecipherable numbers. You might know how much...

Why your most important goals could trigger financial bias

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning on 05.12.25 Read Biases affect how you act, and the personal goals you’re working towards could distort how you perceive risk, rewards, and...

Pension v Lifetime ISA: What’s the best way to save for your retirement?

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Pensions & Retirement on 05.11.25 Read When you start searching for the best ways to build a retirement fund, private pensions might be the first option that comes...

Insufficient financial education could harm the long-term prosperity of younger generations

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Fiducia News on 05.11.25 Read You may be diligently saving a nest egg for children or grandchildren. Yet, without financial education, your efforts might...
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Investment market update: February 2026

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Investing,
on 17.03.26
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In February 2026, ongoing uncertainty around trade tariffs and concerns about the impact of AI adoption on business profits...

5 ways to keep learning throughout retirement

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Pensions & Retirement,
on 17.03.26
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For most of our lives, education is often a means to an end. It’s how we gain qualifications, prepare for work, and advance...

The Capital Gains Tax essentials you need to know

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Tax Planning,
on 17.03.26
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The amount of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) investors collectively pay is set to soar over the next six years.

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Explained: Why your pension could become liable for Inheritance Tax

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Inheritance Tax,
on 17.03.26
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Next year, a significant change to how pensions are treated when calculating Inheritance Tax (IHT) could mean more families...

How cashflow modelling can act as an early warning system for financial shocks

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning,
on 17.03.26
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Financial shocks can have a devastating effect on your short- and long-term finances. While you can’t remove the unexpected...

The positive psychology of clear financial goals

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning,
on 17.03.26
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A survey has identified an “ambition gap” in the UK, with millions of adults admitting they have no financial aspirations...
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