Homeowners over the age of 50 are being urged to act now to protect themselves from increasing mortgage costs, with rising inflation having an impact on the average Standard Variable Rate. Find out how you can ensure you don't pay more than you have to for your mortgage here:
With the cost of living rising and inflation reaching a 40 year high in May 2022, many people approaching retirement are asking themselves if they can afford to stop working on their preferred timetable. Find out how you can answer this question by reading on:
It's never too early to start planning for the next tax year - in fact, we highly recommend that you start planning now. Find out about why it helps to start planning as soon as possible for the tax year end in our latest blog here.
More than £1.1bn of inheritance tax was paid to the HMRC in just two months new figures have revealed, with rising inflation and house prices meaning more and more families are liable to pay the tax, often unexpectedly. Find out how careful estate planning can help you reduce inheritance tax bills:
McCrea Financial Services are delighted to announce that our recognition for the Investors in People (IIP) Platinum award has been extended - the highest standard of recognition in people management that any company can hope to achieve. Read on to find out why we were awarded this and what it means to the company.
Improvements in healthcare, sanitation, workplace safety and housing have helped to boost the average UK life expectancy. Combined with changing attitudes to age and ageing, some suggest that for those who enjoy good physical and financial health, ‘60 is the new 40.’ Find out how to make to plan to support the lifestyle that you want to in your later years.
The Bank of England has raised the interest rate to 1.25% - the fifth consecutive increase since November 2021 as it continues to move against surging inflation. Find out more on how this may affect your current mortgage deal here:
Having recently announced Common Wheel as our nominated charity partner for the year, we were delighted to be able to kick-off our fundraising attempts with our Annual Charity Golf Day at the Duke's Course, St Andrews on the 19th May, in which we were proud to raise almost £18,000 for this great cause. Read more about the day and how you can secure your place in next year's Charity Golf Day:
Congratulations to Ollie Smith has been named as the final McCrea Financial Services Warrior of the Month for the 2021/22 season, after the full-back emerged victorious from a supporters’ poll to take home his second award of the season.
The latest edition of our Financial Wellbeing Blog is now available to read. In June's edition, we give you the latest update from McCrea as we have exam passes in the team; we discuss the tax implications when withdrawing your pension, and our charity partners for the coming year are revealed. We also give you a chance to win a Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at the Kilberry Inn in Tarbert. For all this and more, read on:
