Investing your money wisely is more than just pursuing returns - it's also about leveraging tax allowances to make the most of it. Individual Savings Accounts, known as ISAs, remain popular thanks to their simplicity and flexibility; however, are you fully aware of their range of benefits and financial planning applications?
Our February Financial Wellbeing Newsletter is now available; in this edition, we welcome a new member to the McCrea team, examine how whole-of-live cover can be an invaluable part of your estate plan, and here’s your chance to win tickets to Scotland vs Wales at Scottish Gas Murrayfield!
Congratulations to Warriors number eight Jack Mann, who has been voted the McCrea Financial Services January Warrior of the Month, Jack's first monthly award win! Read what Jack had to say when presented with the award by reading on.
We are delighted to reveal that our 13th Annual Charity Race Night raised £7,874 for our charity partners, Revive MS Support and Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity! A massive thanks to everyone who came along to Hillhead Sports Club to support our fundraising on the night, especially those who donated prizes for the auction and raffle, bid for prizes in the auction, and bought horses in the hugely anticipated auction race.
Glasgow Warriors Head Coach Franco Smith has nominated four of the club’s standout performers from the month of January for the first McCrea Financial Services Warrior of the Month of 2025, after seeing his side book their place in the knockout stages of the Investec Champions Cup.
A huge congratulations to Partick Thistle hall-of-famer Stuart Bannigan, who has been voted the McCrea Financial Services Player of the Month award for the third successive month! Read what Stuart had to say, and which charity he picked for the monthly charity donation by reading on.
As the first month of the New Year comes to a close with the Jags sitting firmly inside the play-off spots, it's time for you to vote for who you think deserves to be crowned the McCrea Financial Services January Player of the Month. Find out who January's nominees are and how you can vote here.
Planning your estate is challenging at the best of times and knowing how to mitigate your liabilities while ensuring your loved ones are cared for takes proper planning and the right tools. One such tool that is receiving attention is whole-of-life cover. In addition to being a standard life insurance product, it offers unique benefits that can help individuals protect their legacies while addressing Inheritance Tax (IHT) concerns.
The start of a new year is the perfect opportunity to take a step back and thoroughly reassess your financial situation. It's a natural time to evaluate and reshape your saving habits, which is particularly important whether you're building an emergency fund, planning for retirement or investing in long-term growth. This proactive approach clarifies your current financial standing and sets the foundation for a more secure and prosperous future.
After becoming just the second player in club history to reach 50 tries in Glasgow colours after a hat-trick against Sale Sharks, George Horne has been voted the McCrea Financial Services December Warrior of the Month! Read what George had to say when presented with the award here.
