If you haven’t noticed by now that we’re massive supporters of many community initiatives and charities here in our fair city, maybe you need to pop in for an eye examination… or you’re new here so hello and welcome! In our (nearly) six years of being open, we’ve been involved with...
Combining old ‘defined contribution’ pension schemes into one plan can lead to a reduced administrative burden, lower fees, and better long-term investment outcomes. Lumin Wealth’s Managing Director Martin Cotter explains more...
Celebrating Earth Day on April 22 gave us a chance to have a look (again) at how we, in a very plastic-driven industry, are doing our bit to look after the planet. It’s a tough one – we want light, versatile and sturdy frames for our glasses – and the thinnest,...
In the fast-paced world of legal transactions, signing documents correctly might seem straightforward, but the devil is in the detail. Masood Haider, Senior Associate in the Residential Property team at Sherrards Solicitors, sheds light on the often-underestimated role of witnesses of legal documents and the potential impact of signing and making...
Why not treat your car to an exceptional wash and valet at Spar Clean in Christopher Place? Like many people, the inside of my car is like an aide memoire to the journeys of the past year (yes, I really should get it cleaned more often)...
Substantial tax savings can be made by making full use of available annual allowances and exemptions. Lumin Wealth’s Managing Director Martin Cotter provides some tax-cutting tips ahead of this week’s end of the tax year. With inflation still high and a number of tax thresholds frozen, it’s particularly important to make...
Christopher Piggott, senior associate at Sherrards Solicitors in St Albans, takes a look ahead at what to expect from the property market. The general economic and political backdrop has sent investors and occupiers, landlords and tenants, on an inflationary rollercoaster ride during the past couple of years, but as we head...
World Glaucoma Week is a global initiative organised by the World Glaucoma Association taking place between March 10-16. They invite patients, eye care providers, health officials and the public to join forces in organising awareness activities worldwide. Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness, and distinct challenges are present in different...
When it comes to subjects we never thought we’d be writing about, varifocal lenses powered by artificial intelligence was fairly high on the list. Admittedly slightly below the idea that Jez will break all ties with rock and roll and ban all things yellow from the shop… but still high on...
Using up unused annual allowances from previous tax years can provide a healthy boost to your pension. But any remaining annual allowance from 2020/21 must be used before April 6. Martin Cotter, Managing Director of Lumin Wealth, explains more. The standard pension allowance, the maximum amount that can be contributed into...
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