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Thomson Tyndall Investment Thoughts Q3 2024

July 23, 2024

Over the first half 2024, we have enjoyed what has felt like a normalisation in economic data and investment markets. Most economies have seen improving inflation readings and steady economic growth, indicating that the interest rate hikes of 2022/23 are doing their job without crashing [...]

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“Take time to check your money – and your future – is protected”

July 16, 2024

Football presenter Jeff Stelling has warned people to be on the ball and check their pension protection in a new campaign by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). Every year, the FSCS receives thousands of claims from people who have lost money from their pensions [...]

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Thinking about making a pension contribution with your bonus?

July 10, 2024

Receiving a bonus at work as a reward for a job well done is highly satisfying, but with bonuses subject to Income Tax and National Insurance Contributions, you face losing a significant portion of your hard-earned money. A bonus may even push you into a [...]

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Optimistic days ahead

July 3, 2024

This year, summer brings hope of a better financial future as inflationary pressures recede and the economy continues to grow. It could therefore be an ideal opportunity to prioritise a range of pension-related issues in order to ensure brighter days do lie ahead. Pension withdrawals [...]

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Residential Property Review – June 2024

June 28, 2024

Housing market update The UK housing market continues to show modest signs of recovery, according to the latest data from Savills. Despite some house price growth, a significant upturn is considered unlikely until mortgage affordability improves. Buyer activity continues to improve, as the number of [...]

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AI & scams

June 18, 2024

Although there is much excitement surrounding the advent and development of artificial intelligence (AI), there are some serious risks involved – namely, the prevalence of scams that are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Types of scams There are a few main scams to be aware of: Deepfakes [...]

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Focusing on self-actualisation in retirement

June 14, 2024

To enjoy a financially secure retirement, it’s important to spend time doing some in-depth thinking well in advance to determine your goals and requirements in order to achieve the lifestyle you dream of. You need a robust financial plan. When thinking about the income you’ll [...]

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Wealth transfer gains momentum

June 6, 2024

Recently published research suggests the long-heralded ‘great wealth transfer’ is now firmly underway, which inevitably heightens the need for carefully considered intergenerational financial planning as assets continue to flow down the generations. The great transfer Dubbed by analysts the ‘great wealth transfer,’ the next two [...]

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Record levels of IHT receipts

May 30, 2024

Figures released by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) show that IHT receipts have hit record levels while new data shows the taxman is hunting down thousands of families that have not paid the correct liability on inherited estates. Record sums In the first ten months [...]

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Residential Property Review – May 2024

May 29, 2024

Housing market latest The property market continues to find its feet after a difficult 2023, with buyers remaining cautious due to the higher cost of borrowing. Mortgage rates may not be as high as they were last summer, but they are still elevated. While most [...]

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