by Martin Dodd | Nov 13, 2016 | Blog
Well it can and here’s how. So, in the 2016 Budget, a significant announced was made that changed the main stream capital gains tax (CGT) rate. The rate has been reduced from 18% rate of CGT to 10% for basic rate tax payers, and the 28% rate of CGT to 20% for higher...
by Martin Dodd | Feb 24, 2016 | Blog
There has been a lot of speculation this year in the lead up to the budget about possible changes to pension rules (yet again) and the possibility that relief may be reduced. So, Should you be putting money into your pension before the Budget? If you are considering...
by Martin Dodd | Apr 30, 2013 | Blog
Pension liberation or Pension unlocking is very topical at the moment and many people are being contacted by organisations that purport to be able to help you extract money from your pension fund either after age 55 or even at younger ages. Sadly the March 2013 Budget...
by Martin Dodd | Sep 6, 2012 | Blog
1. Delay starting to save for retirement If you delay starting to save for your retirement, the more it is going to cost you each month to create a meaningful sized pension fund. This is because of “Compound Interest”. The longer money is invested the great the effect...
by Martin Dodd | Sep 21, 2011 | Blog
Challenges Chris came to us with concerns about how he was going to be able to retire from his business. Chris is in his mid 40’s and has been running his company for over 20 years. Chris wanted to ensure that he had enough money to enjoy the rest of his life once he...
