Buchanan Financial Planning Ltd

08/04/2024

Are you up to date on the important changes to ISA'S/Pensions and Capital Gains Taxes ?

Here is a short summary, if you need any further clarification, feel free to contact us....

In a welcome move in his Spring budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt cut employee National Insurance Contributions for the second time this year. But with tax thresholds frozen, many people find themselves slipping into a higher tax band – and paying more tax.

19/03/2024

American Markets hit a small bump in the road, whilst Europe,China and the UK post some positive figures

WeekWatch - 18/03/2024

12/03/2024

Market Update

In its current form, the Chinese pension system is predicted to run out of money by 2035. The country’s population dropped by three million last year. China’s demographic timebomb of a shrinking and ageing population, driven by its past policies – including the one-child policy – and a growi...

26/02/2024

Markets hit new highs as AI growth continues....

WeekWatch - 26/02/2024

19/02/2024

It’s often said that economic figures and stock market performance don’t always line up.

Last week, the UK provided a good example of this.!

WeekWatch - 19/02/2024

05/02/2024

Tech stocks continue to drive growth. Last week it was the turn of Meta and Amazon to make the news. Meta, in particular, received a lot of attention after it reported a large growth in its fourth quarter profits and the intention to pay its first ever dividend. The combination helped the company grow 20% over the week.

Last week saw a familiar pattern for those that have been following markets over the last year. Interest rates remained high, and large technology companies increased in value.

31/01/2024

How much could you sell your business for?..

You’ll need to ensure you do everything you can to obtain the best possible price for it..!

The price is right: how much could you sell your business for?

26/01/2024

Some days you can’t imagine ever retiring. Other days, it can’t come soon enough. But there will be a day when you want to put work behind you. And a rewarding, comfortable retirement is something that takes careful financial planning.

17/01/2024

carpe diem people…carpe diem !!!