5 out-of-this-world ways to celebrate World Space Week
If you’re fascinated by space, World Space Week is the perfect time to indulge your interest and learn more about the universe. Between 4 and 10 October, participants in more than 90 countries will celebrate World Space Week with over 11,000 events. This year’s theme, entrepreneurship, looks at how the private sector is pushing the
Why soaring interest rates are affecting national debt and could mean tax rises
High inflation and rising interest rates aren’t just affecting households, they’re affecting the UK’s public finances too. Forecasts suggest the government may need to implement tax rises to avoid debt spiralling. According to the Office for National Statistics, at the end of July 2023, public sector debt was an eye-watering £2.57 trillion. That is the
7 practical reasons to make a Lasting Power of Attorney now
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) could provide you with protection when you’re most vulnerable by giving someone you trust the ability to make decisions on your behalf. Yet, a survey in the Independent, found that less than half of married couples have an LPA. If it’s something you don’t have in place, here are
Financial planning, like space exploration, needs careful management after success
Space exploration is pushing new boundaries and more than six decades after Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space, historic launches and exciting milestones continue to capture public imagination. Yet, like financial planning, the period after reaching a goal requires just as much attention as those that garner coverage. On 23 August 2023, India
Should you take your pension tax-free lump sum to kickstart retirement?
When you access your pension, you can often take a tax-free lump sum. While this may seem an attractive way to fund your early retirement plans, there are some essential things you need to consider first. You can usually access your pension from the age of 55, rising to 57 in 2028. You can typically
