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RetirementSavings
October 13, 2022

Are annuities an attractive option in 2022? 3>

Annuities have been out of favour for some time as a retirement income option. Yet, with interest rates rising in 2022, many are noticing the higher incomes these products are offering...
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Pensions
October 6, 2022

Don’t panic about your pension 3>

The Bank of England (BoE) recently intervened in the UK bond market to try and “save” pension funds from collapse. At Castlegate, we understand that this has caused some to worry...
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In the Community
October 1, 2022

Castlegate Sponsors Gonerby Youth FC. 3>

Here at Castlegate, we are pleased to announce our latest sponsorship of Gonerby Youth FC. This is a fantastic club which is engaging many young people in the community, inspiring young lives to be active…
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Financial Planning
September 26, 2022

The September 2022 Mini Budget 3>

With Liz Truss barely in the door as the new Prime Minister, the pressure was on to quickly deliver much needed support to families during the cost of living crisis. Kwasi Kwarteng’s first budget statement…
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Retirement
September 26, 2022

Is equity release a good idea? 3>

According to a recent study, 22% of British workers plan on using their home to fund retirement. However, doing so can be risky. What if the property does not achieve the value you hope for?…
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Investments
September 19, 2022

A short guide to investing in bonds 3>

For many people, their minds drift to stocks when hearing the word “investing”. Yet investors have a range of asset types at their disposal. Fixed-income securities – bonds, in particular...
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Wealth Management
September 12, 2022

7 steps to prepare as an executor of a will 3>

Being an executor to a loved one is an honour. You have been entrusted to help administer their estate after his/her passing. Yet performing the executor role is a big responsibility...
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PensionsRetirement
September 5, 2022

Is Buy to Let better than a pension for retirement? 3>

Britain is unique in Europe for its love of home ownership. In 2018, 65.25% of Britons owned their own property – up from 65% the year before. The idea of buying a property, living in…
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News
August 30, 2022

Changes to the Trust Registration Service 3>

As many of our clients will be aware, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has required all UK taxable trusts to be registered with their Trust Registration Service (TRS) since 2017; with the aim of improving…
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Investments
August 30, 2022

A short guide to investment risk 3>

Regardless of what you do with your money, there are risks involved. Keeping cash in regular savings risks erosion by inflation. Putting it into shares involves the risk of the value falling in a bear…
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