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New Model Adviser Top 100 for Fourth Year
We’re delighted to announce that Depledge Strategic Wealth Management have been named in New Model Adviser’s Top 100 list for the fourth year in 2018.
The top 4 places to buy a home abroad in 2018
It’s not difficult to see why Briton’s find buying a property abroad so attractive. High house prices, a temperamental climate and long working hours in the UK can make buying a property abroad seem like a highly desirable option.
What to consider before buying health insurance
Taking out health insurance is a big financial commitment. However, private healthcare is an attractive option to some because it allows you increased choice, private hospitals, reduced waiting times and more personalised care compared to free NHS treatment.
5 steps to make sure you’re not losing out by shunning annuity guarantees
Since increased pensions freedoms were established in April 2015, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) says that £3 billion worth of annuities have been rejected by over 55s.
What does the recent IR35 ruling teach us about workers’ rights?
HMRC might have been incorrectly applying their own employment legislation. A HMRC contractor has successfully claimed for £4,200 of unpaid holiday pay after being forced to work through an employment agency rather than as a direct HMRC agency employee.
Long read: 10 years on from Lehmans and what has the financial services sector learnt?
The financial crash after the Lehman Brothers collapse saw the biggest global monetary crisis since the end of WW2. It led to a lost economic decade for many – average incomes in the UK still languish far behind their 2008 peak.
3 out of 4 UK businesses are burdened by compliance
According to recent figures, 75% of British businesses feel weighed down by the burden of tax administration and compliance. It is believed that this has increased considerably in recent years, with some people describing the tax system as positively Byzantine.
What might be in the Autumn Budget?
In normal years, the Autumn Budget (formerly the Autumn Statement) is announced in November. However, with less than 6 months left on the countdown to Brexit, this year is far from a normal year.
Funding care home costs with a care home ISA
If you’re under 60, funding your future care might not be top of your agenda. Garden improvements, good restaurants and holidays probably rank slightly higher, as well as saving for your pension if you’ve not yet retired.