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Financial security in retirement tops list of clients’ 2024 concerns

26th February 2024

Regular contact with our clients is very important to us, so we were keen to hear their thoughts and opinions in our first client survey of 2024. Sent to 1085…

Welcoming two new additions to our team

26th February 2024

At Active Chartered Financial Planners we are very happy to announce the appointment of two new members of our growing team. Asif Sadullah, an experienced chartered financial planner has joined…

Tax year end – do you know your allowances?

12th February 2024

As we approach the end of another tax year (5th April), now is an ideal time to look at your finances and make the most of the allowances available. Chartered…

You shall go to the ball (at Yarm School)

29th January 2024

Students at Yarm School are set to dazzle audiences with their production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical Cinderella, thanks to our sponsorship. A 40-strong cast of talented youngsters, both performers…

We’ve got the Active Christmas Spirit

12th December 2023

Christmas is a happy time for most of us, but with one in three children in our region living below the breadline, Christmas can also be very sad and stressful.…

Supercharge your retirement savings with one-off contributions

4th December 2023

Savings firm, Standard Life has found that making one-off pension contributions of £1,000 every five years could boost retirement savings by up to £23,000 (by the time the saver reaches…

Active clients urge Chancellor to address key financial concerns in upcoming Autumn Statement

7th November 2023

In October we surveyed a group of clients for their views on priorities for the Chancellor ahead of his Autumn Statement on 22 November. The survey of 1085 clients, generated…

Emma and Liza set to shine on national stage

9th October 2023

Two members of the team have been nominated for the upcoming ‘Women in Financial Advice Awards’. Hosted by Professional Adviser, the annual awards celebrate the great achievements made by women…

Retirement savers by region: How prepared are you?

9th October 2023

Like it or not, we are living longer than previous generations, so planning for and being prepared for retirement has never been more important. A recent study by Phoenix Insights…

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…