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Find out how thinking differently about how to boost your savings from now could help you have the retirement you want. [READ MORE](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/think-differently-to-boost-your-savings) 1 minute read [News](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/news) ##### Autumn Budget 2024: How could Pensions and Taxes be affected? by [Tony Larkins](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/author/tony-larkins) With Labour in government and the Autumn Budget approaching, potential changes to pensions, inheritance tax, and capital gains tax are on the horizon. Discover how these changes could impact your financial planning, tax reliefs, and retirement savings. [READ MORE](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/autumn-budget-how-could-pensions-and-taxes-be-affected) 1 minute read [Planning](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/planning) ##### Going for Gold: Choosing a Financial Plan by [Tony Larkins](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/author/tony-larkins) Like the very best Olympic teams, the best financial planning firms combine years of experience, qualifications and performance outcomes, to benefit you. [READ MORE](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/going-for-gold-choosing-a-financial-plan) 1 minute read [Planning](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/planning) ##### Football Goals, Financial Goals by [Tony Larkins](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/author/tony-larkins) The parallels between football goals and financial goals. At first glance, these may seem worlds apart, but a closer look reveals striking similarities. [READ MORE](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/football-goals-financial-goals) 2 minute read [Planning](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/planning) ##### Do high earners need financial advice? by [Tony Larkins](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/author/tony-larkins) Even if you are earning what most would consider a “high salary”, you can still find yourself under financial pressure. [READ MORE](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/do-high-earners-need-financial-advice) 1 minute read [Planning](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/planning) ##### Why take financial advice? by [Tony Larkins](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/author/tony-larkins) We will search the entire market on your behalf to find the best financial products for your specific needs, circumstances, and priorities. [READ MORE](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/why-take-financial-advice) 1 minute read [News](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/news) ##### Will new changes to final salary pensions affect you? by [Tony Larkins](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/author/tony-larkins) The pension Lifetime Allowance (LTA) was abolished on 6 April 2024. If you are thinking, “this change doesn’t affect me, my pension isn’t worth ÂŁ1mn”, you could be mistaken. Even if your pension is not over the £1,073,100 threshold, this change may still affect you. [READ MORE](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/will-new-changes-to-final-salary-pensions-affect-you) 1 minute read [Planning](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/planning) ##### Tax Refunds by [Tony Larkins](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/author/tony-larkins) The Government, like them or loathe them, offers a number of ways to reduce tax and collect rebates. [READ MORE](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tax-refunds) 2 minute read [Planning](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/planning) ##### Preparing for a Longer Retirement by [Tony Larkins](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/author/tony-larkins) I’ve mentioned in previous articles that we no longer refer to ‘threescore and ten’ (70 years old) as an average lifespan. The UK has over 11m people aged 65+, and over 500,000 aged 90+. 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