When the geopolitical landscape is unpredictable and markets seem volatile, it is understandable that worry can set in. What can give individuals comfort during uncertain times is knowing the purpose of their different investments.
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New tax year checklist
Now that we are in the new tax year, many allowances reset. It is often a good time to review your finances and ensure that your savings and investments are as tax efficient as possible.
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What does the Spring Statement mean for your finances?
Our Spring Statement 2026 article highlights the key points from the Chancellor’s update and explains what it could mean for your finances ahead of the 2026/27 tax year.
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End of tax year checklist
As we approach the end of the tax year (last day 5 April 2026), it is often a good time to review your finances to make sure that you are making the most of the various allowances on offer. Acting now can improve your tax efficiency, optimise your savings and investing, and help plan effectively for the future.
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Tax on dividend income explained
Dividend tax rates are changing from 6 April 2026. We delve into how dividends are taxed. If you rely on dividend income to fund your lifestyle, we also look at some tax efficient alternatives.
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What does the increase in the Financial Services Compensation Scheme limit mean?
From 1 December, the protection limit for savings in the UK will increase to £120,000. We delve into what this means for you and your cash reserves.
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Autumn Budget Newsletter 2025
Our Autumn Budget Newsletter breaks down the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, outlining its impact on individuals.
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Helping the next generation get on the property ladder: Gifting vs loaning a deposit
One of the most common questions that we get asked is how to help the next generation get on the property ladder. Two common ways are to gift money towards a deposit or loan it. We caught up with wealth manager Dasha Plotnikova and Oportfolio’s senior mortgage & protection adviser Jade Pinkerton about gifting and loaning a deposit.
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