by SJB Global | Mar 14, 2025 | Advice, Financial Planning, Insurance, Investments, SJB Global
Planning for retirement involves balancing the desire for growth with the need for security. Fixed index annuities (FIAs) offer a blend of both, providing potential market-linked gains while safeguarding your principal. What Is a Fixed Index Annuity? A fixed index...
by SJB Global | Mar 11, 2025 | Advice, Estate Planning, SJB Global, UK
If you’re a UK-domiciled expat, navigating estate planning can feel like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded. Living abroad doesn’t necessarily exempt you from the UK’s inheritance tax (IHT), which stands at a substantial 40%. Without...
by SJB Global | Mar 5, 2025 | Advice, Financial Planning, Investments, Markets, Retirement, SJB Global
Market ups and downs can be nerve-wracking, especially when retirement is on the horizon. Watching savings fluctuate might make you feel like you’re on a rollercoaster, but the good news is that there are ways to keep your retirement plan steady, even when...
by SJB Global | Feb 20, 2025 | Advice, Ben Eccles, Guides, Investments, Regulations
Investing wisely isn’t just about choosing the right assets—it’s also about understanding the tax implications. In certain parts of the world, capital gains tax (CGT) can take a significant chunk out of your profits, but with careful planning, it’s possible to legally...
by SJB Global | Feb 17, 2025 | Advice, Financial Planning, Investments, Markets, SJB Global, UK
Change is constant, but some shifts are so big that they redefine industries, societies, and even how we live our daily lives. These are known as megatrends, large, transformative forces that evolve over time but have long-term impacts. From technology to...
by SJB Global | Feb 6, 2025 | Advice, Financial Planning, Pensions, SJB Advice, UK
The UK government’s latest pension reforms have stirred up a mix of excitement and concern. By loosening the rules on how pension funds can be invested, the plan is designed to unlock billions of pounds and direct that capital toward driving economic growth. Pension...
