News

In the first ten months of the 2023/24 financial year, HMRC collected £6.3bn in IHT receipts, £0.4bn more than the same period the previous fiscal year. This represents a 6.8% rise year-on-year and suggests this year’s annual figure will comfortably surpass last year’s record-breaking total of £7.1bn. With the nil-rate threshold frozen at £325,000 for […]

The advent and development of artificial intelligence (AI) is exciting and intriguing, and seems to be permeating everyday life, from virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa, to opening your phone with face ID, all powered by AI functionality. While a whole host of positive AI-related developments will no doubt improve elements of our lives, there

There are several ways to minimise the amount of Inheritance Tax (IHT) your family pay when you’re gone. In addition to maximising IHT allowances, other planning opportunities include utilising gift exemptions. Making IHT-free gifts Each financial year you can make gifts of up to £3,000 (in total, not per recipient) and if you don’t use

Citrus Financial is thrilled to be shortlisted as a finalist for the ‘Small advice firm of the year’ at the prestigious Money Marketing Awards 2024! What a week! What a week! First, we have six team members nominated for the Women in Financial Advice Awards, and today we learnt that Citrus Financial has been shortlisted

We’re thrilled to announce that these amazing members of the Citrus Financial team have all been nominated for the prestigious Professional Adviser Women in Financial Advice Awards 2024! Amazing achievement These awards celebrate the incredible achievements of women in the financial services industry, a sector where women are still under-represented. They’re all about recognizing the

Nearly one in five parents and grandparents who helped a family member buy their first home used their own property wealth to do so, new research* has shown, raising concerns that some might be leaving themselves short. Families help out First-time buyers are increasingly relying on family members’ support to get on the housing ladder.

The start of a new financial year presents an opportune moment to assess your finances, particularly if recent life changes have come your way. Make sure to prioritise a review of your protection insurance at this time. Safeguard your future Tailoring your protection to meet your unique needs serves as a crucial safety net, offering

Have you ever thought about the additional financial challenges faced by women? If not, a new report* has taken a closer look at the reasons that can and are preventing women from accumulating the same wealth as their male counterparts. It really does make interesting reading and highlights that (perhaps to be expected) having children

Chipstead Under 10s girls, proudly sponsored by Citrus Financial, finished their home campaign in style with a resounding 14-2 victory against Tunbridge Wells. Here’s a review of their final home game. Sportsmanship and Fun Take Center Stage In a true display of sportsmanship, Chipstead loaned some players to Tunbridge Wells to ensure a fun and

The ultimate retirement dream is actually very simple according to research*. Most respondents to a survey (94%), which questioned 2,000 respondents aged 50 and over on their aspirations for later life, answered that financial security for the rest of their life featured prominently. Other retirement aspirations included being able to maintain one’s desired lifestyle (94%),