Kellands - Gloucester

03/06/2026

Is the Mag 7 era ending? New analysis shows the group is splintering, with performance ranging from strong gains to double digit losses. A reminder that even dominant companies don’t move as one story forever.

The Magnificent 7 finally looks like it could be disbanding, which of the seven would lead, which would lag and where should investors look next?

02/06/2026

Despite auto enrolment, women are still retiring with far less than men. Career breaks, part time work and lower pay all compound over decades. Planning early matters.

Auto-enrolment has improved workplace pension participation, but it has not closed the gender pension gap, with women continuing to face challenges related to work patterns. That is according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) report titled Labour market histories, life events and pension sav...

01/06/2026

Most people don’t retire early because they can’t. They don’t retire early because they never planned for it. This new piece breaks down the steps that make early retirement possible. https://tinyurl.com/earlyret26

29/05/2026

Could your pension face a “double tax” hit? From 2027, some beneficiaries may pay BOTH inheritance tax and income tax on inherited pensions. Understanding the rules now could make a big difference. https://tinyurl.com/glosihtpen

28/05/2026

Dividend tax rates have risen for 2026/27 — but your tax bill doesn’t have to. From ISAs to pensions to total return investing, here’s how to keep more of your investment income. https://tinyurl.com/glosdivtax

27/05/2026

Retirement isn’t 10–20 years anymore. For many, it could be 40. That changes everything—from income strategy to investment decisions. Read more 👇 https://bit.ly/glos100ret

26/05/2026

45% of working couples rely on both incomes just to cover monthly costs. For 18–24s, it’s 70%. One illness can destabilise an entire household. https://tinyurl.com/glosincprot

22/05/2026

The new Pensions Commission says millions aren’t saving enough for retirement - and the gap is widening. Auto enrolment helped, but it’s nowhere near enough.

Just 4% of self-employed workers are putting cash into pensions, with ‘large groups across the UK facing a severe cliff-edge’

21/05/2026

Only one in 18 pensioners will benefit from the new state pension tax concession. A headline policy that barely touches the real issue: frozen tax thresholds.

Only one in 18 pensioners will benefit from the government’s planned income tax breaks, research suggests.

20/05/2026

One in six retirees are returning to work — driven by rising costs, longer retirements, and a desire to stay connected. Later life is changing fast. https://tinyurl.com/glosunret