There are many different asset-backed investments open to the individual investor. Each type has own specific risks, benefits and taxation treatment.
Investments
Investing money needs careful consideration and you need to be absolutely sure of the risks involved. This section provides generic information on different types of saving & investment. You should seek advice appropriate to your specific circumstances prior to making any decisions.
The value of investments and any income from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the original amount invested.
Find out more about why ISA's are tax efficient investment options
A short explanation of Inheritance Tax and how to plan for it in your tax planning.
A platform brings together your investments and pensions online, allowing you to view them in one place – a bit like online banking.
We all know it’s important to plan for retirement, but many of us are still not planning well, or early enough.
Personal pensions may be suitable if you are self-employed, if you are not working but can afford to put aside money for retirement, or even in addition to a company pension.
On 6 April 2015 new pension rules came into force, giving you much greater flexibility over how you use your pension savings and the options you have in retirement.
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