Our Thoughts: Page 6

Active’s Rachel and Laura join the ‘Big Sleepout’

3rd October 2022

Team Active is no stranger to sleeping out for The Teesside Charity as directors Karl Pemberton and Paul Gibson took part in the big sleep out a few years ago,…

Technology and financial planning

12th September 2022

Technology has revolutionised the way we live and work. Things are no different in the world of financial planning. Not long ago, engaging a financial adviser was a different experience.…

Could you be our next Client Support Officer?

30th August 2022

Due to our ongoing growth & development, we are looking for an exceptional client support officer to join our award winning team. Job specification: Supporting the day to day needs…

Are you a Trustee? You must register your trust by 1st September 2022

15th August 2022

Important changes mean that all trusts must be registered with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) via their Trust Registration Service by Thursday 1st September 2022. The Trust Registration Service, or TRS…

The Active ladies raise over £1000 for charity!

25th July 2022

They did it! The Active ladies walked 'in to the light' for The Teesside Charity and raised £1050 in the process! Beginning the long walk just after midnight on Sunday…

The Active Ingredients: Liza Pontone

25th July 2022

Welcome to the latest edition of ‘Active Ingredients’ when each quarter we invite a member of our team to tell us a little about themselves; what brought them to Active,…

Where there’s a (pension) will…..

21st June 2022

What is a pension will and why do you need one? Recent research from pensions provider, Canada Life reveals three quarters of UK adults have never completed a ‘pension will’.…

The Active ladies ‘walk in to the light’

14th June 2022

As the name suggests, at Active we are big fans of fitness - from cycling the length of Britain to scaling Scafell Pike, the team are always up for a…

The Active Ingredients: Joe Carey

24th May 2022

Welcome to the latest edition of ‘Active Ingredients’ when each quarter we invite a member of our team to tell us a little about themselves; what brought them to Active,…

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?…