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No matter how financially savvy you are, scammers are often convincingly professional, with credible looking websites, testimonials and materials that are hard to distinguish from the real thing. It’s therefore vital that you are able to spot the warning signs of a pension scam.

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What if? – a question that pops up again and again throughout life. But what would happen to your business if you or one of your business partners was to fall seriously ill, or worse? Would you be prepared?

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The ISA allowance is changing from April 2027 in a bid to encourage more people to invest.

There are two types of ISA available – the Cash ISA and the Stocks and Shares ISA. Generally, with ISAs, you have instant access to your savings, and you can transfer them between providers as often as you like (subject to your providers’ rules).

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If you’ve had several jobs during your career, the chances are that you have more than one pension pot. Managing multiple pensions can be confusing and time consuming.

Pension consolidation (combining your pension pots together under one roof) is a simpler way to take control of your pension savings.

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Succession planning may be one of the most challenging experiences facing any business leader, especially an entrepreneurial business owner who has built a family business from scratch. Getting it right is essential – for many family businesses, succession is a once in a lifetime transition.

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Meeting a financial adviser for the first time can feel like a big step, particularly if you are feeling the pinch from rising costs and uncertain economic times. It might even seem counter-intuitive to pay for financial advice when you are focused on managing your outgoings.

However, taking the opportunity to sit down with an independent adviser can help you feel more confident about where you stand, ensure your budget is realistic and give you a clearer sense of how your longer-term plans might be shaped.

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Taking the first step onto the property ladder can be overwhelming and a bit of a minefield searching the market for the best mortgage deal and lender that’s right for you.

A lot of lenders offer tempting low fees, contributions towards legal costs and sometimes cashback for first time buyers, but there is often a trade-off for these deals and certain criteria that must be met to qualify. This is why it’s a good idea for first time buyers to seek professional mortgage advice, so that you fully understand your options before applying for a mortgage.

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Whether you’re looking to start a pension or approaching retirement, our specialist pension advisers can provide a clear picture of what your pension pot will look like, how much you need to save, and advise if any further provision is needed to achieve the lifestyle you want.

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The most common pension scams to look out for: Pension review scams

Professional advice on pensions from a qualified adviser is not free. As such, if you are contacted unexpectedly and offered a free pension review, it’s highly likely to be a scam.

Free pension reviews are designed to persuade you to move your money from your current pot into a high-risk scheme. Your pension pot is then invested in unusual investments such as overseas property, forestry, storage units, care homes, biofuels or businesses you may not be familiar with. Some of these investments are badly run, while others are outright scams.

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The most common pension scams to look out for: Early pension release scams

It is important to be extremely cautious of any scheme offering to help you release cash from your pension before your normal minimum pension age (NMPA), currently age 55 (increasing to age 57 from 6 April 2028, unless you have a protected pension age). Often called ‘pension liberation’ or ‘pension loans’, these schemes are almost always scams.

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