Our Thoughts: Page 27

Who will inherit your pension?

12th May 2015

Next time you have a pension review and are expecting to focus your time on planning for a happy and well-funded retirement, don’t be surprised if your adviser moves on…

Congratulations to our Sponsored Athlete

28th April 2015

After a great performance at the British Swimming Championships in London in April we are proud to hear that our sponsored athlete Aimee Willmott has secured her place in the…

PENSION FREEDOM 2015 – What does it mean for you?

13th April 2015

This year on 6th April the UK saw one of the biggest changes in pension arrangements we have ever seen. Changes in the way that you can access your pension…

Budget 2015 Highlights

18th March 2015

We were watching the budget today with baited breath, particularly given the predictions around Pension changes and possible investment for the North of England.  In the end it was the…

Active and Friends do the Coast to Coast

16th March 2015

When you’re having a lie in on a Sunday morning, spare a thought for our team at Active Financial who will probably be out training somewhere for our latest fundraising…

Are your finances tax efficient?

10th March 2015

It’s that time of year again - we are coming up to the end of the tax year which this year means the end of the day on 5th April…

Ten Tips To Securing the Right Mortgage For You

13th February 2015

Deciding on the right mortgage for you is a tricky process, and can be an intimidating prospect.  Our Advisers share their thoughts on some ways you can make it more…

Top Ten “Must Do” Financial Tips for 2015

13th January 2015

Why not start 2015 by getting your finances in check! Our Advisers share their thoughts on some ways you can make it more straight forward…. Work out where you are…

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?…