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December 14, 2018
Many children get inundated with gifts at Christmas, often based on the latest fad or craze. However, parents, grandparents and relatives wanting to give a Christmas gift that lasts a bit longer might like to consider investing for their child or grandchild instead - for example through an investment children’s savings scheme or a Junior ISA.
December 8, 2018
For investors, it’s always a scary time when markets get volatile - particularly when they start to tumble. So what should investors be doing and should they be reviewing their investment portfolios?
December 4, 2018
As 2018 enters its final month, we have taken a look at how the investment markets, global economy and commodity prices are performing.
November 28, 2018
Kellands is supporting the junior gasheads by sponsoring the kit of the under 7s team.
November 22, 2018
Some new research has found that only 39% of Brits who have made a will plan to divide their money equally between beneficiaries.
November 12, 2018
You have one life, so it pays to invest wisely – just one of the topics in our latest magazine.
November 7, 2018
State pension age equalisation has taken place in the UK. The gradual change now means that women qualify to start getting their state pension from age 65, the same age as men.
October 30, 2018
Chancellor Philip Hammond has delivered his latest Budget to parliament, the first to take place on a Monday since 1962.
October 26, 2018
Kellands celebrated its 30th anniversary on The Glass Boat on Friday 19 October – and has raised £15,000 for Children in Need.
October 17, 2018
In uncertain times, it is always worth remembering the old adage – that time in the market matters more than timing the market.
October 4, 2018
Kellands Gloucester took part in Macmillan Cancer Support World’s Biggest Coffee Morning last week. There were some amazing cakes, decent coffee and lots of fun, all to raise money for a fantastic cause.
September 23, 2018
If you are confused by the UK’s inheritance tax regime, recent research shows that you are not alone. Yet getting your inheritance tax planning wrong could mean your family is faced with an unexpectedly high inheritance tax (IHT) bill.
September 9, 2018
As the Brexit deadline of 29 March 2019 approaches, what impact will Brexit have on UK investors?
September 3, 2018
We are delighted to announce the addition of a new financial planner at Kellands Gloucester, Charles Homer.
September 1, 2018
With the summer holidays drawing to a close, the inevitable round of speculation about pension tax relief changes in the Autumn Budget has begun.
August 31, 2018
We have a new addition to our administrative team, as Sian James joins Kellands Gloucester as a PA/Administrator.
August 15, 2018
My property is my pension is a phrase we often hear as financial advisers. Does this stack up?
August 2, 2018
For only the second time in a decade, we have an interest rate rise. This was heavily trailed, and as expected, the rate has been raised from 0.5% to 0.75%. This represents the highest bank rate level since March 2009.
July 9, 2018
As we bask in this long hot spell, many of us will start dreaming of giving up work and enjoying a sunny retirement, doing the things we’ve always wanted to do. However, some recent surveys suggest that many of us could be in for a bit of a shock.
June 20, 2018
For quite a while now, there has been talk of a trade war between the US and China. However, it’s now starting to look serious. So as markets have slipped across the world, what will the long-term impact be on investors?
June 7, 2018
The amount paid in inheritance tax (IHT) reached a record high last year, with over £5.2bn being paid. Yet whilst death and taxes are inevitable, IHT has been called the ‘avoidable tax’ or the ‘voluntary tax’ as with some careful inheritance tax planning there are many ways to avoid it or at least reduce it significantly.
May 18, 2018
With interest rates being held once more last week, and likely to rise only slowly going forward, the debate about whether income investors should look towards buy-to-let to generate the income they need raises its head again.
April 20, 2018
The FTSE100 reached a new all-time high of 7778.64 on 12 January this year. In the three months since then, we have seen the index drop at one point by almost 9% to just below 7000, although it has recovered a bit since then, closing last night up a tad at 7328.92.
April 6, 2018
The new tax year begins today, so the new tax allowances and benefits come into force. This year, most but not all of the changes are good news but here’s a quick guide to what the new tax year has in store for you.
March 23, 2018
With the FTSE100 dipping below 7,000 for the first time in over a year, and with professional investor sentiment fairly negative about UK equities at the moment, what does the future hold for those investing in the UK?
March 3, 2018
With the end of the tax year just over a month away, it’s time once again to consider any last minute tax and pension planning, to make sure you utilise the tax breaks available to you. Here’s just a few ideas and options, some of which may be appropriate for you.
February 16, 2018
The increasing popularity of equity release as part of the retirement planning mix was demonstrated in 2017, which saw new records set in the equity release market.
February 6, 2018
The last few days have seen markets fall around the world, prompting some to consider whether this is finally the end of the current long bull run. Sudden sell-offs can cause consternation amongst investors, so what is the best way to deal with a stock market correction?
January 8, 2018
The start of a new year is always a good time to review your investment goals. To help that process, here are some thoughts on what the experts are saying is in store for 2018.
January 3, 2018
At the start of 2017, there was talk of a Brexit-inspired economic meltdown in the UK, a market correction and interest rate rises. None of these happened. Why was this – and what can investors expect in 2018?
27/5/2023
With an extended deadline, talks on a deal to avoid a US default appear to drag on in Washington.
27/5/2023
A document shows racist language was used to describe sub-postmasters being wrongly investigated.