We get it. The last thing you’re probably thinking about if you’re off on a holiday flight this month is looking after your eyes. However, there are a few things that you can do that should mean those dry, gritty eyes that you get after flying can be avoided which...
Just a couple of weeks after celebrating the 5th anniversary of EYES on St Albans opening in Marshalswick, Jez Levy has now marked 40 years in the optical industry. We sat down for a chat about his journey from a Saturday job on St Albans market to where he is...
Inflation has remained stubbornly high, with the average UK household facing living costs that are around 20% higher than a couple of years ago. Lumin Wealth’s managing director Martin Cotter explains what this means for your retirement. People typically have numerous plans and goals for their retirement, but too often not...
We’ll start with the apology now. This week we’re talking sunshine – long sunny days, glare, driving into evening sun, holidays, getting out and about in the summer. If (when) the weather warnings come, we’re sorry. You really should be protecting your eyes from the sun just as much as you...
Time flies when you’re doing what you love. Jez Levy and the team at EYES on St Albans celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Marshalswick shop opening this week. Five years of “Eyecare of Excellence – Eyewear that Rocks!” mixed with active community involvement across the city and more years of experience...
Christopher Place Shopping Centre is proud to once again welcome exotic ice cream parlour Darlish for the foreseeable future. Laura Bill had the enviable job of tasting samples while finding out more about the shop and its founder. Unable to find the ice cream flavour she craved, Darlish founder and owner...
Advice from a professional can help ease the burden when dividing pensions during a divorce. Lumin Wealth's pensions on divorce expert Simon Ricca explains more. Divorces can be a stressful and complicated time for both parties, but seeking financial advice on your pension options can help you save money, streamline the...
Lumin Wealth’s Managing Director Martin Cotter explains how prudent financial planning can help company directors mitigate tax bills and boost retirement assets. The standard rate of corporation tax has risen from 19% to 25%, while the dividend allowance of £2,000 has been halved, and is set to be halved again for...
In his latest column, Lumin Wealth’s managing director Martin Cotter explains how higher earners can achieve large tax savings via pension contributions. The additional rate threshold was cut to £125,140 from £150,000 from 6 April, so certain higher earners will see a larger proportion of their salary fall into the highest...
Lumin Wealth’s Managing Director Martin Cotter explains what the Spring Budget tax changes mean for your pension. The Chancellor is certainly keeping the Lumin team on its toes. Our Financial Planning team has been fielding a number of queries from clients in light of some significant changes to pension taxation in...
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