We provide independent advice on a wide range of financial products and services from across the whole of the market.
Our approach is straightforward. You tell us about your current situation and about your financial objectives and when you want to achieve them. We develop a practical plan designed to help you meet those objectives. We’ll discuss the plan with you and agree the course of action you want to take. Whilst the final decisions are of course yours, we’re here to help and guide you with jargon-free advice both now and in the future.
Auto enrolment is a government initiative to help people save for later life through a workplace pension.
Equity release is normally available to those aged 55 and over, proving to be a financial lifeline for those living in properties that may be worth hundreds of thousands of pounds but with insufficient income.
These days, there’s a lot to think about when you take out a mortgage. It’s usually the biggest financial commitment you will take on, so getting advice really helps.
Inheritance Tax (IHT) is payable if a person’s estate, including their property, money and possessions is worth more than the IHT threshold when they die.
We can help you to build a suitable investment strategy to make your money work harder and in as tax-efficient a way as possible.
In the UK, we are enjoying increasingly longer life expectancy because of higher living standards and advances in healthcare. Combined with a declining birth rate, this means our population is ageing. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), in mid-2022 there were 1.7 million people in the UK aged 85 years or over. By mid-2047, that number is projected to nearly double to 3.3 million, accounting for 4.3% of the total population1,.
Pensions are designed to enable you to save sufficient money during your working life to provide an income stream for you to live comfortably after you have retired.
Most of us are probably aware that there are policies available that provide life insurance, protect us in the event of a critical illness, or pay out if we had an accident or illness which stopped us from working.
The good news is that we’re all living longer, which means that those reaching 65 today might easily expect to spend 20 plus in retirement.
There are many good reasons for saving, from putting away money for emergencies to the bigger, more exciting things in life like a deposit on a home, or a special family holiday.
Who will inherit if you die without having made a Will?
To find out more about these services please contact our office
To find out more, please call us on 01206 751999 or email us at enquiries@bowm.co.uk