According to Legal & General, more than half of house purchases among under-35s are at least partly funded by gifts from parents. This is no surprise as a combination of…
Author: Jeremy Jackson
In recent months, you’ll likely have seen news headlines about the explosion in the use of artificial intelligence, or AI. You may even have been tempted to try two of…
Back in 2002, the then-chancellor, Gordon Brown introduced a brand-new scheme aimed at helping parents to save for their children. The child trust fund was designed to provide a nest…
If your loved ones are struggling during the cost of living crisis, they are not alone. Perhaps you have children whose rent or mortgage has risen substantially and are finding…
Over the last few months, inflation has never been far from the headlines. As of March 2023, the Office for National Statistics reports that inflation stood at 10.1%, meaning that…
In recent weeks, the issue of “social care” has once again been on the agenda. Boris Johnson had intended to make a policy announcement ahead of the parliamentary recess in…
One of the most common questions clients ask us is: “will I have enough to live on when I retire?” Obviously, the answer to this question is highly personal to…
When you think about your future, how far ahead do you plan? Perhaps you’ve thought about what your life will look like in 10 years, but have you considered your…
What you leave to your family when you die can potentially be reduced by a significant amount thanks to Inheritance Tax (IHT). Often called “the UK’s most hated tax”, Brits…
In recent months you’ve probably seen that the inflation rate in the UK is rising. The rate has increased sharply in the last few months, to 2.5% in June –…