With-profits funds

by libertas2019 on July 5, 2019

 

Fewer ups and downs than investing directly in shares

If you save regularly or invest a lump sum using a life insurance policy, you might choose to invest in a with-profits fund. These aim to give you a return linked to the stock market but with fewer ups and downs than investing directly in shares. However, they are complex and are not as popular a form of investing as they used to be.
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Investment trusts

by libertas2019 on July 5, 2019

 

Making money by investing in other companies

An investment trust is a public company that raises money by selling shares to investors, and then pools that money to buy and sell a wide range of shares and assets. Different investment trusts will have different aims and different mixes of investments.
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Stocks & Shares ISAs

by libertas2019 on July 5, 2019

 

Investing in a wide range of different tax-efficient investments

Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) can be used to hold stocks and shares or cash, or any combination of these, up to the current annual limit. An ISA is a tax-efficient ‘wrapper’ that can be used to help save you tax.
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Inheritance Tax

by libertas2019 on May 1, 2019

 

No longer something that only affects the very wealthy

Inheritance Tax is no longer something that only affects the very wealthy, but the good news is that there are ways to limit the amount of Inheritance Tax your family may potentially face.
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Why do you want to invest?

by libertas2019 on May 1, 2019

 

Reaching specific life goals requires planning

If you don’t know where you want to go, you’ll find it tricky getting there! Investment goals cover everything from the old adage of saving for a rainy day to planning for a comfortable retirement.
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State pension

by libertas2019 on May 1, 2019

 

Half a million workers past pension age could be paying unnecessary tax

A significant number of people working past the state pension age could be paying unnecessary tax on their state pension, according to new research[1]. This is because they failed to take up the option of deferring their state pension until they stopped work. As a result, their entire state pension is being taxed, in some cases at 40%.
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Making plans for your retirement

by libertas2019 on May 1, 2019

 

Tailored to match your particular needs and aspirations

One of the most important stages in life which everybody has to save for is retirement. We work hard to enjoy our current lifestyle but are we doing enough to ensure that we can continue to enjoy it in our retirement? Many of us live for today, but saving into a private pension plan can help us retire sooner rather than later.
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Income protection insurance

by libertas2019 on May 1, 2019

 

Cover for you and your family finances

It’s important to be able to keep your finances healthy as you recover from an illness or injury. Being unable to work can quickly turn your world upside down. No one likes to think that something bad will happen to them, but if you couldn’t work due to a serious illness, how would you manage financially? Could you survive on savings or sick pay from work? If not, you may need some other way to keep paying the bills – and you might want to consider income protection insurance.
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Whole-of-life insurance

by libertas2019 on May 1, 2019

 

Guaranteed tax-free payment whenever you die

Whole-of-life policies tend to offer the policyholder lifelong protection and are designed to give you a specified amount of cover for the whole of your life and pays out when you die.
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Preparing for your upcoming retirement

by libertas2019 on May 1, 2019

 

Considering the practicalities of fulfilling your desired lifestyle

If you are aiming to retire within the next five years, its time to get into the mindset of considering the practicalities of fulfilling your desired lifestyle and making plans.
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