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Why your pension plan cannot be left to chance
By castlegateadmin | Pensions | No Comments
Retirement may seem far away, but your choices today could massively affect your quality of life once you reach your 50s, 60s and beyond. Whilst it may be tempting to put off planning your pension,…
Intergenerational financial planning for blended families
By castlegateadmin | Financial Planning | No Comments
There are 8.2 million families with children in the UK. 63% of that number represents the “traditional” nuclear family units - a wife, husband and children in a family home. Around a quarter are led…
4 tax mistakes that can cost £1,000s – and how to avoid them
By castlegateadmin | Taxation | No Comments
You cannot completely avoid taxes if you live in the UK. Yet, our financial planners in London, Grantham and Leicester encounter people every day who are overpaying - often without realising. The impact can be…
Property vs investing: Which builds wealth faster in 2025?
By castlegateadmin | Investments | No Comments
Brits are unusually obsessed with property. It feels “safe”, offering a sense of stability. It is also visible (bestowing status) and tangible, giving the impression that your assets are “real”. Yet, the UK may be…