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Budget 2021 – what it means for your finances

by Dan Woodruff | Mar 9, 2021 | Business Owner, Financial planning, Getting Divorced, High Income, Illness & personal injury, Managing another person's assets, Planning Your Inheritance, Prudent saver, Receiving Inheritance, Retirement

BUDGET 2021 - WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOUR FINANCESThis article explores the major changes announced in the Budget of 3rd March 2021, and in particular the effect on your personal finances. This article refers to the position in England & Wales. Click the video below to...

Investing Money – how to invest

by Dan Woodruff | Jun 2, 2020 | Business Owner, Financial planning, Getting Divorced, High Income, Illness & personal injury, Managing another person's assets, Planning Your Inheritance, Professional connections, Prudent saver, Receiving Inheritance, Retirement

Investing Money - how to investInvesting money can be daunting for beginners. This article explores how to invest your money, from basic concepts to professional, expert tips on investing. Who should read this article? This article will be useful if you are interested...

Dealing with a financial emergency

by Dan Woodruff | Apr 2, 2020 | Business Owner, Financial planning, Getting Divorced, High Income, Illness & personal injury, Managing another person's assets, Planning Your Inheritance, Professional connections, Prudent saver, Receiving Inheritance, Retirement

DEALING WITH A FINANCIAL CRISISThe recent Coronavirus pandemic has left us all feeling financially vulnerable, no matter what our situation. This article aims to provide some practical support with how to deal with a financial emergency. We take you through...

Emergency fund – savings for unexpected costs

by Dan Woodruff | May 21, 2019 | Business Owner, Financial planning, Getting Divorced, High Income, Illness & personal injury, Managing another person's assets, Planning Your Inheritance, Professional connections, Prudent saver, Receiving Inheritance, Retirement

Your Emergency Fund An emergency fund is a pot of money you should have available for use if an unexpected bill comes your way. This is one of the most important elements of your financial planning. Everyone should have an emergency fund, but most people do not have...

How much does a divorce cost in the UK?

by Dan Woodruff | Feb 26, 2019 | Getting Divorced

HOW MUCH DOES A DIVORCE COST IN THE UK?This article aims to answer the question: "How much does a divorce cost in the UK?" To answer this question, we have used insight from divorce solicitor, Lauren Howard, of Holmes and Hills, based in Braintree, Essex. We also...

Continuing Account of a Deceased Investor (CADI)

by Dan Woodruff | Apr 26, 2018 | Business Owner, Getting Divorced, High Income, Illness & personal injury, Managing another person's assets, Planning Your Inheritance, Professional connections, Prudent saver, Receiving Inheritance, Retirement

CONTINUING ACCOUNT OF A DECEASED INVESTOR Since April 2018 the rules have changed on how ISAs can be passed on to spouses and civil partners on death. The rules allow for a continuing account of a deceased investor (CADI). These changes improve the rules on Additional...

Pensions and divorce

by Dan Woodruff | Nov 28, 2014 | Getting Divorced

If you are considering divorce you should think carefully about your pension plans. The decisions you take now could have a significant impact on your future income in retirement. As part of divorce proceedings you have the right to ask the court how to divide the...

Pension options on divorce

by Dan Woodruff | Jul 24, 2013 | Getting Divorced

If you are getting divorced then you will probably need to take account of pension assets in your financial settlement. This article explains the 3 main pension options on divorce. Key points Pensions can be a difficult asset to assess on divorce There are 3 main...

Divorce: Court is not the only option

by Jon Armstrong | Jul 5, 2013 | Getting Divorced

Since 1 April 2013, it is only possible to get legal aid for a financial application to the court in a divorce if you can show evidence of domestic violence. For people on low incomes, the only realistic option will probably be to represent themselves. Cases that...

Financial planning and divorce – collaborative family law

by Dan Woodruff | Feb 18, 2011 | Getting Divorced

If you are considering divorce, you will no doubt have many issues to worry about, such as your future security, the effect on your family and children, and everything else that comes with such a stressful time. The old way of family law is changing, and many...