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Market Update – April 2024
By castlegateadmin | Investments, Market Update | No Comments
Markets have started to see some volatility in April, following (mostly) positive performance over the prior few months. Inflation data continues to improve, although progress appears to have slowed somewhat. Commodity prices continue to keep…
How to consolidate pensions wisely
By castlegateadmin | Pensions | No Comments
Consolidating your pensions (“combining” them into a single scheme) can offer a valid way to streamline your retirement savings, potentially reducing fees and management hassle. However, the process of combining pensions is complex.
What is a general investment account? A short guide
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A general investment account (GIA) can be thought of a bit like a regular savings account, except you are putting your money into investments – e.g. bonds and shares – rather than cash. What makes…
Life insurance and cancer – what you need to know
By castlegateadmin | Protection | No Comments
According to Macmillan Cancer Support, someone is diagnosed with cancer every 90 seconds in the UK. Around half of us will get cancer at some stage, in some form. Given these numbers, it is understandable…