Carlile Alexander

Posts by Carlile Alexander

How Much Do You Really Need To Retire Comfortably In The UK?

"How much do I need to retire in the UK?" It is a question that often carries a weight of underlying anxiety. People wor …

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Mar 5, 2026 11:00:00 AM

Are You Making The Most Of Your Pension? What High Earners Often Miss

For many high earners and successful business owners, a pension is often viewed as a secondary concern. You might be foc …

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Feb 19, 2026 11:00:00 AM

What Is Cashflow Planning And Why Does Your Financial Future Depend On It?

For many high-net-worth individuals and business owners, wealth management often feels like a collection of separate par …

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Feb 5, 2026 11:00:00 AM

Monthly Commentary: January 2026

The year began constructively, with broadly positive returns across major asset classes in January, although performance …

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Jan 15, 2026 1:30:00 PM

Monthly Commentary: December 2025

Global stock markets ended the year on a positive note, supported by easing inflation across major economies and growing …

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Dec 18, 2025 1:30:00 PM

Monthly Commentary: November 2025

Returns varied across different stock markets in November, with the US S&P 500 Index down 0.6%*, while markets in so …

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Nov 12, 2025 12:30:00 PM

What are VCT's?

An Overview of Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs)

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Nov 7, 2025 3:30:39 PM

Monthly Commentary: October 2026

The cautious optimism that has characterised stock markets in the second half of the year continued in October. Global m …

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Nov 7, 2025 12:30:00 PM

Monthly Update - September 25

Major stock markets rose in September, helped by a strong performance from giant US technology companies involved in Art …

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Nov 1, 2025 4:03:44 PM

UFPLS - A Quick Explainer

UFPLS: A Flexible Route to Tax-Efficient Pension Withdrawals

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Oct 1, 2025 8:07:16 PM