Everything you need to know about the 2023 Autumn Statement
On 22 November 2023, chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Autumn Statement against a backdrop of a cost of living crisis and a looming general election. It’s been a challenging year…
All the winners and losers from the 2023 spring Budget
Just six months ago, Kwasi Kwarteng stood up in the House of Commons and delivered his controversial “mini-Budget”. The announcements ultimately brought down the short-lived Truss administration, with current chancellor,…
Your spring Budget update – the key news from the chancellor’s statement
On Wednesday 15 March 2023, chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented his spring Budget. Focusing on the government’s aims to halve inflation, reduce public debt, and boost economic growth, Hunt delivered his…
Your autumn statement update and what it means for you
It has been a tumultuous year in British politics, with three prime ministers and four chancellors holding office. After the calamitous “mini-Budget” ushered in the demise of Liz Truss and…
3 key benefits of fixed fee financial planning for you
One of the reasons for creating Life Matters was to do things differently and challenge the status quo of traditional financial advice. One area we feel is especially important is…
3 ways lifetime cashflow forecasting can help you change your life
Lifetime cashflow modelling is fundamental to your financial planning. It gives you an understanding of how your future could look in financial terms, which puts you in a much more…
What do you need to know about yesterday’s Spring Statement?
What do you need to know about yesterday’s Spring Statement? At a glance The National Insurance levy planned from next month will go ahead, but the threshold where this will…
Helping you make the most of opportunities before the end of the tax year
As we approach the end of the 2021/22 tax year, there’s much speculation about what Rishi Sunak could announce in his Budget on 23 March. Much has been written about…
5 reasons your Will could be the most important document you’ll ever sign
A Will outlines who’ll receive your property, money, possessions and investments (collectively making up your estate) following your death. If you die without a valid Will in place (die intestate),…
3 important reasons to have a Lasting Power of Attorney in place
Did you know that if you lost the ability to make decisions for yourself, not even a spouse has the automatic right to make decisions on your behalf? It can…