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  1. Blog18th Nov 2024

    Fixed protection and pension planning

    Why you should never base decisions on speculation

    Pension platforms saw a surge in client requests to withdraw money ahead of the most recent budget as clients feared their tax-free lump sums were at risk. It’s a classic example of why we should never base decisions on speculation.... Read more

    By Debbie Connolly

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  2. Blog5th Nov 2024

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    4 ways the Autumn Budget could affect you

    After weeks of speculation, we finally know what Labour plans for the year ahead. But what do the Autumn Budget announcements mean for you? We’ve looked beyond the headlines at four typical scenarios to bring these changes to life. After... Read more

    By Ian Campbell

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  3. Blog21st Oct 2024

    Autumn UK 2024 budget

    4 reasons why the next UK budget is no reason to worry

    There’s a lot of doom and gloom ahead of Labour’s first autumn statement. But if you’re worried about what it could mean for you and your finances, it’s important to remember that speculation doesn’t help – and could make things... Read more

    By Andrew Dines

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  4. Blog9th Sep 2024

    Our client smiling at a meeting about their pension planning

    Upcoming Pension and Tax Changes: Your questions answered

    With Labour’s first budget just under two months away, it might feel like a long time to wait if you’re nervous about what’s going to happen to your finances. But there’s no need to worry. Our clients have had lots... Read more

    By Martyn Paterson

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  5. News2nd Sep 2024

    Duncan Glassey, Helen Learmonth and Andrew Dines smiling

    Latest deal boosts AAB Wealth assets under advice beyond £1 billion

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  6. Blog21st Aug 2024

    It’s summer holiday time. How to make the most of ‘now’

    Financial planning shouldn’t just prepare you for the distant future, it should also help you to enjoy the special moments that come along the way. Holidays don’t come cheap… This summer, UK holidaymakers are steeling themselves for costlier trips abroad.... Read more

    By Alan Turner

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  7. Blog8th Jul 2024

    Photo of Ian Campbell, Head of Financial planning

    What does Labour’s election win mean for your financial plan?

    It’s all change at the top. After a landslide win in the UK general election, there’s a new party in charge. So what kind of policies are we likely to see from the new Prime Minister? And what does it... Read more

    By Ian Campbell

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  8. Blog28th Jun 2024

    Woman looking at pension documents following LTA abolition

    The LTA is no more: what does that mean for your pension death benefits?

    The UK government has scrapped the lifetime limit on what you can pay into your pension. But what happens next? If you’re leaving your pension to someone after you die, here are some important questions we’ve been helping clients answer.... Read more

    By Tom La Dell

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  9. Blog11th Jun 2024

    Kelly Shek, Financial Planner at AAB Wealth

    Spring clean your financial planning

    With the new financial year in full swing, now is the opportune moment to pause and reassess your personal finances. It’s one of those tasks you’ve probably been putting off, especially amidst the surge in the cost of living; it... Read more

    By Kelly Shek

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  10. News3rd Jun 2024

    David Neely, Financial Planner and Andrew Dines, Head of AAB Wealth standing outside smiling

    AAB Wealth expands presence in Central Scotland with acquisition of Synergy Financial Planning

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  11. Blog29th May 2024

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    If you own a family business don’t forget these 5 important rules

    Family businesses are the lifeblood of the UK economy. Working alongside your partner or children can be rewarding and even bring tax advantages. But running one is a delicate balancing act, with emotional ties that sometimes prove complex to unravel.... Read more

    By Claire Marston

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  12. Blog17th May 2024

    Individual asking a financial planner a question

    Asking these 5 big questions? You need a financial planner

    Seeking advice isn’t just for the super-rich. And it’s not just selling you investment products. If you’ve never talked to a financial planner, you may be unaware of what we do and the important questions we can help you answer.... Read more

    By Alan Turner

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