News and Articles
What Chancellor Reeve’s Speech means for your finances
By castlegateadmin
/ August 12, 2024
On 8 July 2024, Rachel Reeves delivered her first speech to Parliament as the new UK Chancellor. It will arguably...
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How to gift money to grandchildren
By castlegateadmin
/ August 9, 2024
One of life’s greatest pleasures is seeing your grandchildren grow up. As they mature, however, the weight of responsibility grows...
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Landlord? Why 2024 might be time to diversify
By castlegateadmin
/ August 6, 2024
Recent years have not been particularly kind to many UK landlords. Not only did the Coronavirus Act 2020 delay when...
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Cashflow modelling and visualising your future
By castlegateadmin
/ August 2, 2024
What if you could “visualise” your financial future on a graph? Where could life take you if you invested £300...
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Market Update – July 2024
By castlegateadmin
/ August 1, 2024
July has witnessed some volatility in developed financial markets, following many months of record highs in 2024. However, markets remain...
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Should you rely on cash? The case for investing
By castlegateadmin
/ July 15, 2024
Many people view cash as a “safe” place to put their money. Compared to investing, cash savings appear more stable...
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Why does the Bank keep holding interest rates?
By castlegateadmin
/ July 12, 2024
On 20 June 2024, the Bank of England (BoE) decided to hold interest rates at 5.25%, continuing the level since...
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A short guide to private pensions
By castlegateadmin
/ July 9, 2024
Private pensions can be powerful retirement planning tools, helping people enjoy a more comfortable and sustainable lifestyle. Yet, there often...
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How to navigate income taxes in 2024
By castlegateadmin
/ July 5, 2024
Income tax is one of the UK’s three vital revenue streams for the government’s coffers. In 2023-24, it raised £277...
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Market Update – June 2024
By castlegateadmin
/ July 2, 2024
The UK economy and political landscape experienced some important developments in June. The country elected a Labour government on 4...
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