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Inheritance tax made simple: shares, bonds and gold, plus expert planning tips

Season 1, Ep. 95

Join Susannah and Sarah as they dive into the markets. Plus, Helen Morrissey, head of retirement analysis and Bradley Clark, HL financial adviser, join us to unpack the basics of inheritance tax – how it works, recent changes, how it could affect you and how to plan for it.


This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss. Tax rules can change and any benefits will depend on your circumstances.

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