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05/10/2026

💷 Make More of Your Money This Tax Year

The end of the Tax Year might feel a long way off, but good Tax Planning doesn’t need to wait until April.

Taking a little time now to review your allowances could help you make more of your money and avoid missing opportunities later.

For the 2026/27 Tax Year, some of the key allowances include:

• ISA allowance: £20,000
• Junior ISA allowance: £9,000
• Capital Gains Tax annual exemption: £3,000
• Dividend Allowance: £500
• Pension Annual Allowance: up to £60,000
• Inheritance Tax annual gifting exemption: £3,000

You may also be able to make use of Pension carry forward from previous Tax Years, tax-efficient gifts to family, and other allowances depending on your circumstances.

The important thing is that Tax Planning isn’t simply about paying less tax. It’s about making sensible use of the allowances available to you as part of your wider Financial Planning.

Everyone’s circumstances are different, so it’s important to get Professional Advice before taking action.

Your Recomended Actions....

If you’d like us to review your position and see whether there are allowances you could be making better use of, get in touch with the Redwood Financial team.

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01/10/2026

ISA vs Pension: Which Should You Use?

ISA or Pension? For many people, the answer is not one or the other. It is both, used properly.

ISAs and Pensions are both valuable tax wrappers, but they do different jobs.

Pensions can be powerful for long-term Retirement Planning because of tax relief and, in workplace schemes, employer contributions. The trade-off is access. Pension money is designed for later life and cannot usually be used for short-term needs.

ISAs offer flexibility. You usually don't receive Pension-style tax relief on the way in, but income and gains inside an ISA are tax-efficient, and access is much easier. That can make ISAs useful for emergency funds, medium-term goals, early retirement bridging and flexible income later.

The mistake is treating ISA vs Pension as a simple competition. The better question is what job each wrapper should do in your Financial Plan.

Your recommended actions......

Speak to Redwood about building a joined-up Savings, ISA and Pension Planning strategy based on your tax position and time horizon. https://zurl.co/jPnCZ

Watch our Pensions and Retirement Planning Webinar at https://zurl.co/gIUxE

28/09/2026

✨ Inheritance Tax Solved: Free Webinar✨

Worried about leaving your loved ones with a big tax bill?

Join our Inheritance Tax Planning Webinar and discover practical strategies to safeguard your wealth while making informed choices for the future.

In this Webinar, we will cover:
✅ How life insurance can reduce IHT
✅ The benefits of gifting money or assets during your lifetime
✅ How to plan investments with inheritance in mind
✅ Why enjoying your wealth now can be tax-efficient
✅ Ways to leave a legacy early for family and friends

🖥️ Online: easy to join from anywhere, and watch at a time that works best for you!
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Make your money work for you, and the people you care about most.

24/09/2026

Which Is Best: Pension Drawdown vs Annuity

Would you rather have flexible access to your Pension, or income you cannot outlive?

Pension drawdown and annuities are two very different ways to turn Pension Savings into retirement income.

Drawdown usually keeps your Pension invested and allows flexible withdrawals. That can help with tax planning, changing income needs and legacy planning. But you keep the Investment risk, sequencing risk and the risk of running out of money.

An annuity can provide guaranteed income, often for life. That certainty can be valuable, especially for essential costs. But it may reduce flexibility, and the choices made at the start can be difficult or impossible to reverse.

For some people, the best answer is not either/or. A blended strategy can use secure income for essential spending and drawdown for flexibility and discretionary spending.

The product should follow the plan, not the other way around.

Your recommended actions....

Arrange a Retirement Planning review to compare drawdown, annuity and blended strategies against your income needs, tax position and long-term objectives. https://zurl.co/iIWdG

Watch our Pensions and Retirement Planning Webinar at https://zurl.co/PZS8c

21/09/2026

Oh No!! Did You Miss Our Seminar last Thursday?

We're sorry if you missed out on our FREE Inheritance Tax Seminar at the King's Conference Centre last week, and the opportunity to understand how to protect your Estate and secure your family's future.

With Inheritance Tax receipts for the period from July 2025 to June 2026 totalling £8.56bn, an increase of £178m compared to the same period last year, those attending were eager to learn how to legitimately protect their legacy from the continuation of frozen Personal Tax Allowances since 2009, and the further changes to Inheritance Tax announced in last Autumn's Budget.

The good news is that we have a recording of our Seminar content available for you to watch from the comfort of your own home!

📺 Register for our FREE Webinar and watch Online https://zurl.co/GJd0w

At Redwood, we believe in empowering you with the knowledge to safeguard your Estate. Our Seminars and Webinars have already helped thousands, now it's your turn!

Don't leave your legacy to chance. Act now and ensure your loved ones are protected.

17/09/2026

Should I Still Leave My Pension Untouched for Inheritance Tax Planning?

Leaving your Pension untouched used to be a common strategy. From April 2027, you may need to rethink it.

Many retirees have been told to spend non-Pension assets first and preserve Pension funds for inheritance. That often made sense when unused Pension funds could sit outside the Estate for Inheritance Tax purposes.

From 6 April 2027, most unused Pension funds and Pension death benefits are due to be included in the Estate for Inheritance Tax. That means the old order of withdrawals may need to be tested again.

However, this does not mean everyone should rush to spend their Pension first. Drawing too much Pension income can create Income Tax problems, reduce retirement security, increase cash inside the Estate, or leave less flexibility for later life.

The right answer depends on income needs, tax bands, Cash Savings, ISAs, Investments, health, spouse or civil partner planning, care needs and legacy goals.

Your recommended actions...

Arrange a Retirement Income and Estate Planning Review before making major Pension withdrawals or changing your legacy strategy. https://zurl.co/IfT7U

14/09/2026

🚨 LAST CALL: September Estate Planning Seminar!

There’s still time to secure your place at our FREE PUBLIC INFORMATION SEMINAR on Thursday, 17th September 2026, but places are limited.

Inheritance Tax receipts reached a record £8.5bn in the 2025/26 tax year, and with frozen Personal Tax Allowances and further changes to Inheritance Tax, more families could find their Estate exposed than they realise.

Our Seminar will show you practical ways to help protect your wealth and plan for a smoother transfer to your children and loved ones.

What we’ll cover:

* Real case studies based on Clients we have helped
* Understanding Inheritance Tax and how it may affect your Estate
* Available exemptions and reliefs
* Strategic Estate Planning options to help protect your wealth

🗓️ Thursday, 17th September 2026
📍 King's Conference Centre, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4BZ
⏰ Morning, Afternoon & Evening sessions available

Booking is required, and places are going fast.

👉 Reserve your place now: https://zurl.co/5qrwN

Can’t make it in person? You can also register for our recorded Webinar:

📺 Watch Online: https://zurl.co/hYhYv

Don’t leave your Estate Planning until it’s too late.

Book your place today and make sure you understand the options available to protect your Estate and your loved ones.

07/09/2026

What would happen to your Estate if the unexpected happened tomorrow?

Good Estate Planning is about far more than simply having a Will. It’s about protecting what you’ve built, making sure the right people can make decisions when needed, and helping your wealth pass to the people you care about in the way you intended.

In our latest article, we explore four important areas to consider:

🔹 Inheritance Tax Planning
🔹 Care Fee Planning
🔹 Bloodline protection
🔹 Appointing the right decision makers

These four factors can have a significant impact on how much of your wealth is protected during your lifetime and ultimately passed on to your loved ones.

Is your Estate Plan covering all four?

Your recommended actions....

Read the full article to find out more: https://zurl.co/icjSW

Join our Free Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Seminar, 17th September, in Southampton: https://zurl.co/84DEh

Discover the four most important Estate Planning factors in the UK, including Inheritance Tax and Care Fee Planning. Expert guidance to help you protect your wealth and your family’s future.

03/09/2026

Will My Pension Be Subject to Inheritance Tax from 2027?

The old assumption that Pensions sit outside the Estate may no longer be safe planning.

From 6 April 2027, most unused Pension funds and Pension death benefits are due to be brought into the value of a person’s Estate for Inheritance Tax purposes.

That is a major change for families who have treated Pensions as a tax-efficient way to pass wealth to the next generation.

This does not mean every family will pay more tax. It does mean that Pension Planning and Estate Planning need to be reviewed together. The position can depend on the type of Pension, the size of the Estate, available allowances, who benefits, the age at death and how benefits are paid.

Death-in-service benefits from registered Pension schemes are expected to be treated differently, so it is important not to lump all Pension-related benefits into a single category.

The biggest mistake is relying on yesterday’s Pension rule to make tomorrow’s Estate Planning decision.

Your recommended actions....

Book a Pension and Estate Planning Review to understand whether your current retirement and legacy plans still work under the April 2027 rules. https://zurl.co/TefM2

Watch our free Webinar for more information on Pension Planning: https://zurl.co/kGwHX

31/08/2026

How Do You Calculate Inheritance Tax in the UK?

Inheritance Tax is usually not 40% of everything you own.

The real question is: 40% of what?

A quick calculation based only on the value of your home can give you false reassurance, or make the potential problem look much worse than it really is.

To estimate a potential Inheritance Tax liability properly, you need to consider the value of your whole Estate. This can include your property, Savings, Investments, possessions, business interests, life policies, Trust interests and certain lifetime gifts.

You then need to consider the allowances, exemptions and reliefs that may be available to you.

The standard Inheritance Tax rate is generally 40% on the taxable value above the available thresholds, not automatically 40% of your entire Estate.

And things such as the residence nil-rate band, transferable allowances between spouses and civil partners, gifts, Trusts, business assets and changing Pension rules can all affect the final position.

So, could your family be facing an Inheritance Tax bill , and is there anything you can do about it?

Come along to our complimentary Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Seminar on Thursday 17 September to discover more about Inheritance Tax Planning, the allowances and reliefs available, and some of the legitimate Planning strategies that may help you protect more of your wealth for the people you care about.

Your recommended actions....

Arrange an Estate Planning review to estimate your likely Inheritance Tax position and identify planning options before decisions become urgent. https://zurl.co/cS8l7

Join our Free Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Seminar, 17th September, in Southampton: https://zurl.co/mFNDn

Watch our Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Webinar at https://zurl.co/gbiDU