Workplace Pension Checklist: What To Do When You Start a New Job (UK Guide)
When you start a new job, your workplace pension is one of the most valuable benefits you’ll get and one of the most ignored. Most people leave everything on the default settings, assume it is “sorted”, and don’t look at it again for years. That usually means: missing out on employer contributions paying more tax […]
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State Pension Deferral Calculator
What is it worth to defer your state pension? Thinking about delaying your State Pension? You’re not alone. The decision to defer can have a big impact on your retirement income — but it can be surprisingly hard to work out whether it’s worth it for you. Our comprehensive State Pension Guide explains the rules, […]
UK State Pension Guide 2025/26 – Rates, Age, Forecast & Boosting Tips.
What Is the UK State Pension? The State Pension is the UK-government’s guaranteed, inflation-linked income for people who have built up enough National Insurance (NI) years during their working life. It is not a pot you invest yourself; instead, today’s NI contributions help pay today’s pensioners on a pay-as-you-go basis. Key features at a glance […]
State Pension Age Calculator
When will you get your state pension? As you’re probably aware the state pension age has been in the process of being raised for a number of years now with the ultimate aim of taking it up to age 68. To help you check when you get your state pension age we made the calculator […]
Standish v Standish: how the Supreme Court’s ruling reshapes divorce settlements & tax-planning
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Standish v Standish may be the most important divorce ruling about financial settlements in 20 years. In simple terms, It helps answer this: if you transfer assets to your partner to save tax — are they still “yours,” or do they become “shared” if you later split up? The case […]
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Autumn Budget 2024: What You Need to Know for Your Finances
In our recent YouTube Live session, John broke down the key points of the Autumn Budget from his perspective as an Independent Financial Adviser and what they mean for your financial planning. Instead of focusing on the politics or headlines, John provided actionable insights to help you optimize your strategy. Key Topics Covered: Why reacting […]
Free Financial Education Webinars
Bloomfield Financial Limited is launching a series of free educational webinars to help you navigate complex financial topics. From understanding ISAs to managing your pension’s annual allowance and avoiding the 60% tax trap, our webinars offer valuable insights and practical advice. Register now and empower yourself with financial knowledge.
Video – Inflation Vs Mortgages: What Mortgage Holders Can Do
I’ve been saying for quite a while now that I would relaunch our YouTube channel to address common financial questions bith relatively simple and complex. In this new video I explain in simple terms what I believe is going on with inflation and mortgage and what home owners can do to best protect themselves. You […]
