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New ‘Death Tax’ Charges

February 27, 2019

Whilst everyone has been distracted by Brexit, the government have been busy putting through a new, so-called, ‘Death Tax’. It could see families having to pay up to £6,000 after the passing of a family member. Despite the name, the increased charge is technically a fee. By labelling it as a fee rather than a…

Crowdfunding for funerals is on the rise

February 14, 2019

Julie Hunt

Estate planning, Personal finance

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It’s not something most of us like to think about. But we are all going to need a funeral one day. There is a worrying indication that, despite the inevitability of it, people are failing to plan how their funerals will be paid for. There has been a huge rise in the number of families…

Eddie Teddie is learning how to play chess

February 13, 2019

Julie Hunt

Eddie Teddie

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Hello friends, it’s Eddie Teddie! How are you all getting on with your New Year’s resolutions? I am doing well, I have managed to save some money already this year. I have taken up a new hobby. I’m learning how to play chess! I have joined the chess club at school and make sure I…

Supporting the Norfolk Wildlife Trust: Our chosen charity for 2019

February 6, 2019

Julie Hunt

Face To Face Finance News

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As a team, we like to get involved in initiatives to support our local community and environment. In the past, we’ve done a bit here, and a bit there. But this year, we’ve decided to nominate a Face to Face Finance Charity of the Year. Our choice for 2019 is the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. To…

What is the true cost of retirement?

January 18, 2019

Julie Hunt

Pensions, Personal finance

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We spend all of our working life building up our pension pot. The question is; do we really know how much we need to save to fund our retirements? Last year investment managements firm, Schroders, carried out a survey of 22,000 investors over 30 countries. They wanted to discover more about the respondents’ expected finances…

Eddie Teddie’s New Year’s Resolution

January 14, 2019

Julie Hunt

Eddie Teddie

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Hello Friends, it’s Eddie Teddie! It’s a brand-new year! In January a lot of people make promises to themselves of things they would like to achieve by the end of December. These are called New Year’s resolutions. Often adults will say they are going to do more exercise or eat plenty of healthy foods. …

Decumulation: Your retirement options.

January 11, 2019

Julie Hunt

Pensions, Personal finance

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As with a lot of things in finance, decumulation can be a bit complicated! At its most basic level, decumulation is the process of turning your pension savings into income to fund your retirement. Most people will have an idea of what they would like their retirement to look like. Whether you’re wanting to globe…

Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney: An Overview

December 28, 2018

Julie Hunt

Estate planning, Old age care

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We often write about planning for your future and this post is no different. But it is quite a tricky area. Imagine you were no longer able to make decisions for yourself. A terrifying thought, but a reality for an increasing number of people, particularly the elderly. There are 850,000 people with dementia in the…

Milestones: Managing your finances when starting a new business

December 17, 2018

Julie Hunt

Milestones, Personal finance

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There’s a definite sense that more and more individuals are shunning “real jobs” in favour of starting their own business. Whether your motivation is the need for a more flexible schedule, pursuing a dream, seeking a more balanced life, or disillusionment with the corporate world, you’re likely to be giving up a steady salary for…

Eddie Teddie Elf on the shelf

December 17, 2018

Julie Hunt

Eddie Teddie

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Hello friends, it’s Eddie Teddie! Have any of you been visited by one of Father Christmas’ elves? They come and watch over you before Christmas to make sure that you are being kind and well behaved. I thought that my friends in the Face to Face Finance office haven’t got anyone making sure that they’re…

New ‘Death Tax’ Charges

Crowdfunding for funerals is on the rise

Eddie Teddie is learning how to play chess

Supporting the Norfolk Wildlife Trust: Our chosen charity for 2019

What is the true cost of retirement?

Eddie Teddie’s New Year’s Resolution

Decumulation: Your retirement options.

Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney: An Overview

Milestones: Managing your finances when starting a new business

Eddie Teddie Elf on the shelf

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