Why you should invest your cash despite higher deposit account savings rates

Periods of high inflation, as seen in many major nations over the last two years, often result in rising interest rates. Governments, and their central banks, use base interest rates to try to encourage saving and to remove liquidity out of the...

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Is “buying” additional UK State Pension credits a good idea?

As you approach your retirement, you might wonder what it holds for you and, more specifically, for your income. Your retirement income will likely be drawn from various streams, such as private and workplace pensions, investments, property, and...

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US debt ceiling discussions and rallying AI-related firms have affected markets

  This May/June 2023 market update is brought to you by LGT Wealth Management   Headlines in May were dominated by the US debt ceiling discussions, along with the rally in Artificial Intelligence (AI) related companies. With the US...

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10 great podcast recommendations from the BMP team

As traditional radio has slowly faded in its relevance, the world of podcasts has risen to take its place. The great thing about podcasts is that anyone can make one, about anything they wish. As a result, podcasts provide a platform for creative...

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Inheritance Tax: How does where you live affect your estate’s final tax bill

At the end of a long life, all your hard work and success will hopefully have left you with a sizeable estate to leave behind for your loved ones. However, passing on your wealth and assets is unlikely to be straightforward. In many countries, the...

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Expect noise surrounding growth, rates and inflation to remain high

  This April/May 2023 market update is brought to you by LGT Wealth Management   Markets calmed through April as fears over the solvency of the banking sector subsided. Equity markets rallied throughout most of April as investors turned...

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