Jeevan Matharu

Could you be more financially savvy this tax year?

March, and spring more generally, is often a time for fresh starts. And now your tax allowances are getting one too. The new tax year begins on 6 April, giving you time to plan how you’ll use all those new allowances to your advantage.

Take your ISA allowance. It can be tempting to leave it until the last minute to use it up. But, if you’re able to pay into it at the beginning of the year, you’re potentially getting a whole extra 12 months of time for your savings to grow.

A review right at the start of the tax year, or just before it, can also help us spot if there are any tax incentives you could use throughout the year.

You might be surprised just how many people don’t do this - and miss out on money that’s rightfully theirs. These tax incentives can be things like increasing your pension contributions or charitable giving to help offset your income tax.

I can also draw up a cashflow model to bring this to life. The model allows us to explore and compare different strategies and scenarios, so you can see the difference it will make to your long-term finances and goals.

If you want to find out more about the savvy financial strategies I could help you with this tax year, feel free to get in touch.

Tax treatment varies according to individual circumstances and is subject to change.

Stocks and Shares ISAs invest in corporate bonds, stocks and shares and other assets that fluctuate in value.

Tax Planning is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Approver Quilter Financial Services Limited & Quilter Mortgage Planning Limited. November 2025.

As a qualified financial adviser, I’ve supported countless clients in building confident, secure retirements by focusing on clarity, long-term thinking, and disciplined strategy. My approach to finance is simple but powerful: we reverse engineer the end goal. Instead of starting with products or assumptions, the first question is always “Where do you want to get to?” From there, every financial decision becomes intentional, aligned, and measurable.

Beyond financial planning, my passion for helping people think differently led me into writing, podcasting, and coaching. I’m the author of three books focused on mindset, personal development, and daily self-reflection — tools designed to help people take ownership of their decisions and direction. I also host a podcast that explores mindset, strategy, psychology, and personal growth, sharing practical insights that listeners can apply immediately to their own lives and businesses.

Whether through financial planning, self-help writing, podcast conversations, or one-to-one coaching, the mission is always the same: to give people clarity, confidence, and control over their future. Money, mindset, and strategy are not separate worlds — they are interconnected levers. When aligned properly, they allow individuals to move forward with purpose rather than pressure.

Outside of work, I practise judo, enjoy hiking and scrambling, and share life with my two boxer dogs — pursuits that reflect the same values I bring to my professional life: discipline, resilience, and steady progress over time.

Everything I do is built around one question: Where do you want to get to — and what’s the smartest way to get you there?