According to the National Statistics Office, self-employed individuals comprise around 13% of total employment. Prospect.org.uk reports they contribute over £300 billion to the UK economy, around 14% of GDP.
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As business owners, your time is often consumed by the day-to-day demands of managing your team, pursuing growth opportunities, and building relationships with clients. Unfortunately, this means financial and tax planning takes a back seat.
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As a business owner, we know you are busy building, managing, and maintaining your company. That often means your financial planning takes a back seat.
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Pension planning is often overlooked, especially as we establish our careers or build our businesses. At every stage of the journey, there is usually little time to focus on planning, yet this sets the foundation for when we can retire and the level of income we can expect to receive.
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Learn how to plan for a comfortable and worry-free retirement with practical insights and expert guidance. Explore benchmarks, tax-efficient strategies, and personalised planning tips to secure your future.
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We thought it would be helpful to send some initial thoughts following yesterday's budget. Business owners and those with significant pension assets are now faced with a completely different situation, which could affect ongoing planning.
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Discover the key differences between wealth management and financial planning. Learn how each service caters to different financial needs, from foundational planning to complex asset management, ensuring your financial goals are met.
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Unlock your financial potential with expert wealth management services from Ifamax. Our tailored strategies in tax planning, investments, and risk management help secure your long-term financial success.
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Debating gold as an investment? Explore the pros and cons, from its historical value and diversification benefits to its lack of income stream and inflation hedge limitations.
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Choosing the appropriate financial help can be crucial to managing your finances effectively. In the UK, financial advice professionals have three main titles: financial advisers, financial planners, and wealth managers.
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Wealth management is often perceived as a service reserved for the rich and famous. However, with the rapid rise in house prices and the increasing complexity of financial planning, more people need a wealth manager.
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Retirement planning extends beyond managing assets. It involves establishing long-term relationships with financial advisers who can guide clients through the complexities of retirement.
The government's decision to abolish the Lifetime Allowance (LTA) on April 6th, 2024, is a significant change for pension savers. Here at Ifamax Wealth Management, we want to help you understand what this means for your retirement planning.
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In 2023, Bank of America analyst Michael Harnett began using the phrase “Magnificent 7” to describe the biggest seven stocks in the US (Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, NVIDIA, Tesla and Meta Platforms).
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Globally, the most significant upcoming election is in the US, but of course, the UK election is also expected towards the end of this year.
There are similarities to US and UK politics in that it is generally a race between two parties,
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As our world becomes more interconnected, financial fraud has become a means of exploiting our vulnerabilities. The statistics paint a stark picture: in 2022, £1.2 billion was stolen, with a further £1.2 billion stopped by the banks (source: UK Finance).
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Reaching retirement is a significant milestone, but navigating the world of pensions and taxes can be tricky. Fortunately, there are strategies that can help you keep more of your hard-earned money for what matters most; enjoying your retirement.
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In 2023 UK investors navigated the choppy waters of market volatility fuelled by geopolitical tensions, soaring inflation, and tightening monetary policy, and with this comes the inevitable question: what can we expect from investing in 2024?
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Over the longer term, investors expect a positive, after inflation return from investing in company shares and lending money to governments and companies by owning bonds. Unfortunately – and inescapably – in the shorter-term market returns are anything but predictable. They contain a lot of noise, as the market absorbs new information into prices. High inflation in 2022 led to a rapid rise in interest rates around the world, contributing, in part, to the fall in global bond and equity prices.
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Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is a rapidly growing trend in the wealth management industry. ESG investors consider non-financial factors alongside the more traditional ones when making important investment decisions. These factors can include a company's environmental impact, its social responsibility practices, and its corporate governance structure.
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