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Autumn Statement 2015 Highlights

14th December 2015

As you probably already know, on the 25th November George Osborne presented the latest Autumn Statement and Spending Review. We all tuned in at the office to hear what plans…

Your Savings Myths- BUSTED!

9th November 2015

Saving is straightforward right?  Money goes into a bank account and there, it’s done... Here at Active we talk to clients a lot about ensuring that they are saving for…

Thanks to the team at Rockliffe Hall for our Masterclass in Customer Service!

24th August 2015

Our excited client support team was lucky enough to visit Rockliffe Hall this week for a tour and masterclass in customer service from the North’s only Five Star resort.  Not only…

Investments and planning for the future – how we understand your needs

17th August 2015

You might feel like you do a lot of talking when you meet with one of our Advisers. Maybe it is a bit of a surprise to be asked about…

Summer Budget 2015 – Key Headlines

14th July 2015

After a fairly low key budget earlier in the year we were expecting to see bigger changes in the Summer or Emergency Budget 2015 and we weren't disappointed.  We'll be…

Auto Enrolment – Get the right plan for your team

1st July 2015

If you own or play a leading role in a business with more than one employee then you’re probably already aware of your obligation to provide a workplace pension.  In…

Your Pension Myths – BUSTED!

17th June 2015

We understand here at Active that the world of personal finance can seem like a minefield - everyone seems to have an opinion, but how can you be sure who…

Coast to Coast – we did it!

10th June 2015

Snapped chains, shredded tyres, lost room keys…we had it all.   But in the end, despite all of the challenges along the way, a triumphant team from Active Chartered Financial…

Child Trust Funds – Now you can convert to a Junior ISA

10th June 2015

Do you have a child who was born between 1st September 2002 and 2nd January 2011?   If you do, then they probably have a Child Trust Fund (CTF).  All…

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.

Women still cutting their pension contributions despite gender gap

16th April 2024

With people living longer and the cost of living is increasing, what does this mean for our retirement? According to a recent Scottish Widows survey, two-thirds of women are concerned…

How much does a pension contribution really cost you?

8th April 2024

Recently we have seen an increase in the number of clients who are suddenly paying additional tax on their wage increase, or on their bonus at work – so why…

Happy New Tax Year! Important changes that may affect you

4th April 2024

Like many headlines, they are quickly forgotten, becoming the next day’s fish and chips wrappers! I can almost guarantee that this phrase will apply to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s March Budget?…