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It pays to be an early ISA investor
We often think of the end of the tax year as ‘ISA season’ with last minute tax-efficient investments, but it […]
Julia Docker
Apr 7, 20162 min read


What steps are you taking to pay less inheritance tax?
What steps are you taking to pay less inheritance tax? According to new figures published by the Office for National […]
Julia Docker
Apr 5, 20162 min read


Podcast 076: Listener personal finance questions
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Julia Docker
Mar 31, 20162 min read


Funeral costs time bomb
Planning for death is something we rarely like to think about, but with a funeral costs time bomb is it […]
Julia Docker
Mar 29, 20161 min read


Budget 2016 introduces new Lifetime ISA
Budget 2016 introduces a new Lifetime ISA designed to encourage younger people to save for the future. The Lifetime ISA […]
Julia Docker
Mar 17, 20163 min read


Budget 2016 Free Briefing Note
Following the Budget at lunchtime today, Martin and Shelley have produced a free briefing note for our clients and professional […]
Julia Docker
Mar 16, 20161 min read


Budget 2016 Live Blog
The Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne will present his Budget to Parliament today, Wednesday 16th March 2016. Our Budget […]
Julia Docker
Mar 16, 20165 min read


Downsizing to pay for retirement
Is downsizing your property part of your plan to pay for retirement? If it is, you are not alone. According […]
Julia Docker
Mar 14, 20162 min read


Important considerations for Personal Savings Allowance
6th April 2016 sees the introduction of the new Personal Savings Allowance. It will mean that 95% of savers are […]
Julia Docker
Mar 10, 20162 min read


Podcast 071: Creating Financial Peace of Mind
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Julia Docker
Mar 9, 20162 min read


Pension Lifetime Allowance & Annual Allowance Reductions
Despite the press briefing by HM Treasury on Friday evening that no reforms to the pensions tax regime will be […]
Julia Docker
Mar 8, 20162 min read


Pulled muscles, experiences & financial well being
This week saw the Cranleigh Literature Festival with a range of events at Cranleigh Arts Centre delivered by authors of […]
Julia Docker
Mar 5, 20163 min read


Podcast 067: Justin Harper, LV, Cost of a Child Report
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Julia Docker
Feb 24, 20162 min read


A rosy future for Rosie because of Financial Planning
Financial Planning doesn’t always involve buying financial products. Sometimes it doesn’t even involve keeping the financial products you already have. […]
Julia Docker
Feb 21, 20162 min read


Death of retirement
Retirement has changed a great deal over the course of a generation. Rising life expectancy, lower investment returns and a […]
Julia Docker
Feb 17, 20163 min read


Is price inflation on the rise?
Price inflation in the UK, as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), was on the rise in the year […]
Julia Docker
Feb 16, 20162 min read


Dipping into the emergency fund
Creating and maintaining an emergency fund is one of the foundations of successful Financial Planning. Along with budgeting, clearing debts […]
Julia Docker
Feb 16, 20162 min read


Reflecting on the Autumn Statement
Ahead of the Budget next month, the Treasury Committee have been reflecting on the Autumn Statement. Some of the key […]
Julia Docker
Feb 15, 20162 min read


Cranleigh Literature Festival 2016
Informed Choice is pleased to be supporting the inaugural Cranleigh Literature Festival next month. Organised by Cranleigh Arts Centre and […]
Julia Docker
Feb 11, 20162 min read


Marital bliss with money during Marriage Week UK
Marital bliss with your money is an important consideration for those in a marriage, especially during Marriage Week UK. Marriage […]
Julia Docker
Feb 9, 20162 min read
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