JOSEPH JONES
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Why your pension plan cannot be left to chance
By castlegateadmin
/ July 14, 2025
Retirement may seem far away, but your choices today could massively affect your quality of life once you reach your...
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Intergenerational financial planning for blended families
By castlegateadmin
/ July 11, 2025
There are 8.2 million families with children in the UK. 63% of that number represents the “traditional” nuclear family units...
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4 tax mistakes that can cost £1,000s – and how to avoid them
By castlegateadmin
/ July 7, 2025
You cannot completely avoid taxes if you live in the UK. Yet, our financial planners in London, Grantham and Leicester...
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Property vs investing: Which builds wealth faster in 2025?
By castlegateadmin
/ July 4, 2025
Brits are unusually obsessed with property. It feels “safe”, offering a sense of stability. It is also visible (bestowing status)...
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Market Update – June 2025
By castlegateadmin
/ July 2, 2025
June has been heavily defined by geopolitics, with the Israel-Iran conflict fuelling volatility in the commodity markets. Closer to home,...
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Interest rates fall again – what it means for you
By castlegateadmin
/ June 17, 2025
The Bank of England (BoE) lowered the base rate once again in May 2025. The MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) decided...
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5 concepts to boost your investing knowledge
By castlegateadmin
/ June 13, 2025
The UK population is reluctant to invest and holds too much cash, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Nearly...
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How to build your best pension pot
By castlegateadmin
/ June 9, 2025
Will you really have enough to retire? According to a 2024 study, 74% of British people are not on track...
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Business owner? Avoid these 4 money mistakes
By castlegateadmin
/ June 6, 2025
Do you feel on top of your business finances? Let’s be honest, it is so easy to overlook them. As...
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Market Update – May 2025
By castlegateadmin
/ June 2, 2025
Markets have largely recovered from the initial panic over the “Trump tariffs” in April, with many indices now rallying to...
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