Sian Hinton-Woodier DipPFS

Marlow has long been synonymous with rowing. For many residents, the sight of eights gliding along the Thames is simply part of everyday life. For me, however, rowing became much more than a local pastime. Several years ago, I made the decision to step away from my career in financial services and commit fully to rowing for Leander Club. For three years, my life revolved around training, racing and pursuing performance at the highest level possible. People often ask whether moving from elite...

The concept of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) has attracted growing attention in recent years. While the idea of leaving work decades before the traditional retirement age sounds appealing, FIRE is really about something much more valuable: having choices. Financial independence means reaching a point where your investments, pensions and savings can support your lifestyle without you being entirely dependent on employment income. For some, that may mean retiring early. For...

If you own a property in Marlow, there’s an increasing chance that your estate could be exposed to inheritance tax (IHT) in the not-too-distant future. With high local property values and recent legislative changes, the total value of your estate may be significantly higher than you realise. Sian Hinton-Woodier FPFS Two factors are now especially important. The first is the £2 million threshold, where valuable tax allowances begin to reduce. The second is the upcoming inclusion of pensions...