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How to Avoid Common Inheritance Tax Mistakes

Inheritance tax (IHT) is one of the most complex areas of financial planning and one that often creates uncertainty for families. As asset values rise and future reforms come into force, understanding how IHT works, and where planning commonly falls short, plays a key role in protecting wealth across generations. With the right structure and advice, many estates can reduce unnecessary tax exposure and create greater certainty for loved ones.Every individual currently has a nil rate band of £325,000. Assets within this threshold can usually pass free of inheritance tax, with amounts above it taxed at 40%. In addition, a…
David Gallagher
March 23, 2026
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How Do I Know If I’m Saving Enough for Retirement?

Asking whether you are saving enough for retirement is one of the most common and sensible financial questions. It can also feel surprisingly difficult to answer. People are living longer, the cost of living continues to change, and pension rules are regularly reviewed by government. Against that backdrop, retirement planning can feel less like aiming for a fixed target and more like adjusting course as circumstances evolve. Rather than focusing on a single number, a clearer way to approach retirement planning is to think about income, lifestyle and flexibility.Retirement planning works best when it starts with how you want to…
David Gallagher
March 16, 2026
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Are you protecting your pension contributions?

Planning for retirement is about more than simply building a pot. It’s also about keeping future contributions on track if life takes an unexpected turn. Most people think about long-term investment growth, tax efficiency and making regular payments. Fewer think about what happens if their income suddenly stops. Illness, injury or extended time off work can make it harder to keep up contributions, and this can leave a noticeable gap in retirement plans. Your pension relies on consistency. Even a temporary pause in contributions can affect what you have in later life, especially if it happens during key earning years.…
David Gallagher
December 8, 2025