8th September 2021
Planning what you want to happen to your estate after you are gone is an important part of the financial planning process, particularly if you have dependants you would like to benefit from an inheritance. One of the biggest things […]
Read more >29th June 2021
So, you have been wondering whether you should invest, and after carefully weighing up the pros and cons of investing for growth you have decided to go for it. But how do you work your way through the bewildering array […]
Read more >24th May 2021
For many people, making their money grow is the main motivation for investing. However, it’s not always easy to know the best way to achieve growth as it can depend on lots of factors. How tolerant you are to risk, […]
Read more >11th April 2021
From ditching plastic to eating less meat, people are becoming more aware of the impact of our actions on our society and environment. But have you ever thought about the impact the money you have invested, maybe in a pension […]
Read more >4th March 2021
A new report from the International Longevity Centre UK suggests that many of us are chronically under-saving and may face financial hardship in retirement. According to the report many people who belong to the so-called Generation X (those born between […]
Read more >8th February 2021
Regardless of your life stage or financial position, it’s worth going through a financial health check every now and again. Sometimes a few simple changes can make a big difference to the amount of money you have available to spend, […]
Read more >31st December 2020
With the end of the stamp duty holiday fast approaching the mortgage market is looking a lot more competitive. Many lenders are cutting rates on 75, 80 and 85% loan to value mortgages leading to a mortgage price war as […]
Read more >29th November 2020
Income or pension drawdown is one of the options you have to take money from your pension. With this option you can take up to 25% of the money you have in your pension pot as a tax-free lump sum, […]
Read more >8th October 2020
The first thing you need to think about when you choose a life insurance policy is how much money would be needed to look after your dependents. Life insurance policies can help your surviving relatives after your death in a […]
Read more >1st September 2020
You may be approaching retirement or it may be some years off, but it’s useful to try and work out how much money you will need to retire. It’s helpful to start by thinking about when you might retire, so […]
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