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How to achieve financial stability in 2025
By castlegateadmin | Financial Planning | No Comments
Did you know that nearly one-third of UK workers are living month-to-month? The statistic is also reflected amongst those earning over £100,000 due to the cost of living “squeeze”. Financial stability is all about living…
Pensions: defined benefit vs. defined contribution
By castlegateadmin | Pensions | No Comments
Which pension type is best to achieve your retirement goals? Broadly speaking, there are two main types of pension schemes: defined contribution and defined benefit. How do they work, exactly? Is one superior to the…
4 ways to maximise your allowances before the April deadline
By castlegateadmin | Investments | No Comments
How can you legitimately reduce taxes before the April 2025 deadline? In 2024-25, UK households are still facing pressures on their living costs, with the British Retail Consortium warning food prices could rise 4.2% by…
Gifts & IHT: a short guide
By castlegateadmin | Taxation | No Comments
IHT has come back into the spotlight after the Autumn Statement. In November 2024, the Chancellor (Rachel Reeves) announced some key changes to pensions, Business Relief and other areas that will know important knock-on effects…