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July 13, 2020

The July 2020 “Mini Budget”: Highlights & How it Affects You 3>

Many media outlets and pundits anticipated that the Chancellor’s Summer Economic Update would not contain major policy developments. Yet there was a range of announcements that will likely have important implications for the UK economy…
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Pensions
June 19, 2020

The Women Missing Out On The State Pension 3>

At Castlegate, we’ve noted some recent enquiries about the state pension and how women are affected by the rules. In short, many women who reached retirement age before April 2016 may be losing out on…
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Financial Planning
June 19, 2020

How To Be A Prudent “Bank Of Mum And Dad” 3>

It’s a well-known fact that, in recent years, increasing numbers of younger people have been turning to their parents for help with their house deposit. Indeed, in 2013 the average UK house price stood £180,548…
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Financial Planning
June 19, 2020

Should You Rely On Property To Fund Long Term Care? 3>

Did you know that the average cost for a room in a residential care home is £45,760 per year? With such staggering costs, it’s little wonder that people here in Lincolnshire and across the UK…
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Pensions
June 19, 2020

4 Ideas To Supplement A Pension Income 3>

When it comes to planning a retirement income discussion often focuses on the ways to build up a pension income. This is understandable given the many advantages offered by pensions under UK tax rules in…
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Pensions
May 19, 2020

Can I Still Retire Early If My Pension Is Down? 3>

This content is for information purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Every effort has been made to ensure the information is correct and up-to-date at the time of writing. For personalised…
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Wealth Management
May 15, 2020

Updating Your Estate Plan In Light Of COVID-19 3>

This content is for information purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Every effort has been made to ensure the information is correct and up-to-date at the time of writing. For personalised…
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Investments
May 8, 2020

Oil & Gold: Are They “Investment Havens” For Millennials? 3>

This content is for information purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Every effort has been made to ensure the information is correct and up-to-date at the time of writing. For personalised…
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Financial Planning
May 1, 2020

Financial Planning In Uncertain Times: 6 Key Tips  3>

This content is for information purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Every effort has been made to ensure the information is correct and up-to-date at the time of writing. For personalised…
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Financial Planning
April 27, 2020

The 2020-21 Tax Year: A Summary Of New, Key Changes 3>

As we begin a new tax year (2020-21), it would be easy to miss the key changes which might affect your financial plan. Here at Castlegate, our Lincolnshire financial advisers wanted to offer this short…
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