by johnireland | Wellness Corner
The Reality A healthy 65-year-old in the UK has a better than even chance of reaching their late eighties. A child born today has a roughly one-in-three chance of reaching 100. Yet most retirement and estate plans are built for a much shorter timeframe. What Changes...
by johnireland | Articles
We Are Living Longer — But Are We Planning for It? A child born in the UK today has a roughly one-in-three chance of reaching 100. A healthy 65-year-old has a better than even chance of reaching 87 (for men) or 89 (for women), according to the Office for National...
by johnireland | Tax Talk
Pensions have long been viewed as one of the most efficient intergenerational wealth vehicles in the UK. Increasing scrutiny around pension taxation and estate policy means many business owners are now reassessing whether old assumptions still hold true. For years,...
by johnireland | The Book Shelf
Die With Zero by Bill Perkins — A Different Perspective on Wealth, Time and Legacy Why the goal of financial planning should not simply be accumulating wealth, but using it meaningfully during life. Many people spend decades building wealth but never stop to ask an...
by johnireland | Tax Talk
Pension Planning Is Shifting — and That Changes Estate Strategy Key Insight Changes to pension treatment are reshaping how they fit within estate planning, requiring a more flexible and proactive approach. For many years, pensions have occupied a unique and...