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Team News – December 2020
We end the year once again growing as a team! Caroline Sherman joins Becketts as a Trainee Financial Administrator. We

Understanding financial bias: 7 ways it could be affecting you
Over the last couple of months, we’ve been looking at what financial bias is and where it can come from . This

3 options for gifting money to children this Christmas
If you’ve yet to finish your Christmas shopping and simply don’t know what to buy for a child, a financial

New year’s resolutions to improve your finances
The start of a new year is the perfect time to get your finances in order.A few simple changes could

Lasting Power of Attorney: Why is it something we put off?
Naming a Lasting Power of Attorney is something that we should all do. It’s something that can provide us with

The toys topping Santa’s list this Christmas
If you’re struggling for Christmas inspiration when searching for gifts for children, then don’t panic, there’s sure to be something

Travel trends for 2021
This year has meant cancellations and a need to rearrange travel plans thanks to Covid-19. Now, as vaccines have been

Becketts certified with best practice standards of excellence
On 2nd December 2020, Becketts was officially certified with the BS8577 “Framework for the provision of financial advice and planning

Becketts awarded NMA Top 100 firm 2020
We are thrilled to announce that Becketts have once again been awarded a place in the New Model Adviser Top 100

Your 2020 Spending Review Summary
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled the government’s spending plans for the coming year in his Spending Review given on Wednesday

Becketts COVID-19 Update: Changes to the Furlough Scheme
On 5th November the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced that the furlough scheme would be extended until the end of March
COVID Uncertainty – Northern Europe Acts Early
Markets clearly got spooked on 28th October by the very real prospect of a second national lockdown. Have markets priced

Pension age rises to 57: What does it mean?
From 2028, you won’t be able to access your Personal Pension until the age of 57. The government’s decision could

Should you take a tax-free lump sum from your pension?
Your 55th birthday, rising to 57 in 2028, often marks being able to access your pension for the first time.

5 steps the self-employed should take to prepare for retirement
More people are becoming self-employed and it’s a step that’s been linked to improved wellbeing. But it can mean your

How a will can help you reduce Inheritance Tax
October is Free Wills Month, an initiative solicitors can be part of that offers free will writing expertise to over 55s

7 signs your work-life balance could benefit from an adjustment
Earlier this month marked National Work Life Week, which aims to encourage both employers and employees to focus on wellbeing

Understanding financial bias: Where does it come from?
In August, we looked at what financial bias is, but what is it that influences our decisions? Where do these biases