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Rising State Pension age – how to protect your retirement

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Average life expectancy in the UK continues to grow in 2023, albeit at a slower rate compared to other G7 countries. In 2020, a 65-year-old male could expect to live another 19.7 years; or 22…

Should you take shares or higher pay?

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You have just sat down with your boss for a performance meeting. He is pleased with you and makes a surprise offer. Would you be interested in becoming a shareholder in the business? This way,…

Christmas Tree Festival at St Wulfram’s Church

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For a second year running, the team at Castlegate purchased and decorated a tree as part of the annual Christmas Tree Festival at St Wulfram’s Church in Grantham. Since 2018, local businesses, schools and residents…

2023 in review for investors

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2023 has been an eventful year for investors. To some extent, it has been an easier year than 2022, with equities and fixed-income assets delivering better short-term returns (overall). Most central banks, including the Federal…
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