Your financial wellbeing is an important part of your overall wellbeing. Find practical guidance and support on topics such as budgeting, pensions and managing money. Relevant to all colleagues.

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    This course provides a comprehensive understanding of tax and National Insurance, highlights common tax pitfalls for higher earners, and offers strategies for tax-efficient savings. It covers pension contribution limits, upcoming Inheritance Tax changes on pensions (from 2027), and expert tax planning tips specifically for those earning £50,000 or more per year.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Gain a clear understanding of tax and National Insurance, ensuring you’re compliant and informed.
    • Avoid common tax pitfalls that often impact higher earners.
    • Learn tax-efficient savings strategies to maximise your wealth.
    • Understand pension contribution limits to make the most of your retirement planning.
    • Stay ahead of upcoming Inheritance Tax changes on pensions (from 2027) and plan accordingly.
    • Benefit from expert tax planning tips tailored specifically for high earners.

       

      To encourage a positive and realistic approach to a financially secure retirement and help employees make informed choices about retirement.

      Aimed at:
      Employees, regardless of grade, considering retirement or for those who have just started thinking about retirement plans. 

      Learning objectives:

      • Explore changes in lifestyles
      • Identify where income is expected to come from and how it is taxed differently in retirement
      • Understand the State pension and different types of workplace pensions
      • Learn about the risks and rewards involved in savings and investments
      • Discover why increased life expectancy escalates the dangers of inflation and how to combat it
      • Find out how to ensure your estate is passed to your intended beneficiaries
      • Understand Inheritance Tax
      • Understand the next steps