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The importance of protection

23rd May 2024

As a financial adviser, one of my primary goals is to ensure that my clients are well-prepared for whatever life might throw at them. Read on or click here to…

Later Life Planning – why we need it!

21st May 2024

As we go through life, our financial needs evolve. While early adulthood focuses on building wealth and achieving financial stability, later life demands a different approach. Read on, or click…

The power of investing early (with 5 tips to get you going!)

20th May 2024

Did you ever come across those adverts from the DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) a few years ago?...... Read on, or click here to watch the video They had…

Retirement issues remain top of clients’ concerns

14th May 2024

It’s important for us to keep in regular contact with our clients, and in April we surveyed a group of 1085 (clients) for their thoughts on the year ahead. The…

Women still cutting their pension contributions despite gender gap

16th April 2024

With people living longer and the cost of living is increasing, what does this mean for our retirement? According to a recent Scottish Widows survey, two-thirds of women are concerned…

How much does a pension contribution really cost you?

8th April 2024

Recently we have seen an increase in the number of clients who are suddenly paying additional tax on their wage increase, or on their bonus at work – so why…

New Tax Year changes that may affect you

4th April 2024

Like many headlines, they are quickly forgotten, becoming the next day’s fish and chips wrappers! I can almost guarantee that this phrase will apply to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s March Budget?…

The gender wealth gap still prominent today

28th March 2024

According to a study by Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management, women hold an average of £100,000 less in financial assets than men. The study found that women typically hold £147,000…

Karl and Mike’s humanitarian mission to ‘forgotten’ Ukraine

27th February 2024

Our MD, Karl Pemberton signed up as ‘co-pilot’ back in January for local entrepreneur (and good friend) Mike Racz on his mercy-mission to Ukraine. Mike’s (originally solo) mission was launched…

Active Spirit

“Having been a client of Active for many many years and have always been given great advice and direction. I am now looked after by Andrew. He has given excellent advice and service, continuing on the great work this company has always offered me. Always cheerful and helpful; a great asset to Active. I have no problem recommending him to other people.

25 years of change, but financial security still matters

10th March 2025

As Active Chartered Financial Planners celebrates 25 years in business, we want to take a moment to say thank you to our clients. Some of you have been with us…

Inheritance tax: do you know the limits?

4th March 2025

With the potential changes coming to Pensions from April 2027, whereby your pension plan could become liable to inheritance tax, it is important to be aware of the inheritance tax…

A speedier exit for emergency tax codes on pensions withdrawals

4th March 2025

Have you ever booked a holiday promising luxurious accommodation and top-notch amenities, only to find on arrival that it’s lacking a star or two? If you’re a football fan, you’ll…