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Investments
November 14, 2022

What is the best way to invest 100k for income? 3>

Investing a large sum of money can be very rewarding, but also highly complex. Which assets do you choose and what should be the balance between them? Another key question is whether you want to…
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Retirement
November 10, 2022

Returning to the workforce: a short guide for retirees 3>

With the cost of living crisis biting into people’s incomes in 2022, it is understandable that many currently in retirement are looking to go back into the workforce. Others may wish to re-enter the world…
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Investments
October 27, 2022

What is happening in the UK market (Oct 2022)? 3>

It is probably fair to say that we have not seen political instability like this for some time. At the time of writing, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has been sacked – only three weeks after publishing...
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SavingsTaxation
October 20, 2022

Beware of taxes on higher savings rates 3>

UK interest rates have risen 7 times since late 2021, from a historic low of 0.10% to 2.25% at the time of writing. The Bank of England’s (BoE’s) decision to do this has led other...
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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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