Preparing for a Longer Retirement
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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Raising Money for The Angels Foundation
We’re delighted to say our team raised £1,100 for our Charity of the Year, The Angels Foundation.
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Choose, don't Settle
by Tony Larkins
Are you living the life you want, or have you settled for what you have? This time of year, 'New Year's Resolutions' are in full swing - people look at their lives and focus on the improvements they want to make. Sometimes, they can start instantly and work on them over time, like starting a hobby or stopping a habit. Sometimes, however, choices for the long-term require long-term planning.
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Retirement Age to Increase... Again
by Tony Larkins
If you don’t want to retire at 70, you will need additional sources of wealth to enjoy a reasonable standard of living for longer. Here are a few things to consider when planning your finances.
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Letters to Santa Campaign 2023
Are you looking forward to Christmas? Do you or a family member want to write a letter to Santa? Our friends, the Elves of the North Pole, have left a postbox at our Kimbolton office for you to post your letters to Santa. All you need to do is: Download and print the ‘Letter to
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Priory Centre, St Neots
At Beacon, we are proud supporters of the arts and recently supported a production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by VAMPS, an amateur dramatic society based in St Neots, running from 9-12 November 2023. Formed in 1961, the group stages a popular musical or variety show each Spring and Autumn, and is a staple of
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Proudly Supporting the annual Kimbolton Fireworks display
Fireworks at Kimbolton Castle 2023 We were very proud to once again sponsor the fantastic annual Fireworks display at Kimbolton Castle, organised by the Kimbolton School Parents Association. Each and every year this display brings over 9,000 people to Kimbolton to enjoy one of the very best displays in the region by the brilliant Titanium
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Charity Quiz for The Property Angels Foundation
We recently hosted a Charity Quiz and Raffle in aid of the The Property Angels Foundation, our Charity of the Year for 2023. The evening raised a total of £764, which will go towards the charity's vital work supporting families across Huntingdonshire. Congratulations to the quiz winners and to all those who won raffle prizes!
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Wealthy Concerns
by Tony Larkins
Surprisingly, interest rates didn’t rise in September, with a vote being 5:4 to keep them as they are. Inflation remains a concern for everyone, no matter their financial situation, it has seen a fall and I predict October will see another big fall.
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