Investment Update April 2021: Springing into action
Springing into action Successful vaccination programmes are rolling out on both sides of the Atlantic, pointing to a brighter economic outlook. The US and UK... Learn More
Budget 2021 highlights
Rishi Sunak has had to make some tough decisions as he balances tackling the health crisis, securing an economic recovery and looking ahead to fixing... Learn More
Budget 2021 – Key points
To the casual observer, the first Budget of 2021 appeared to have been fully revealed before the Chancellor even reached the despatch box. The relentless... Learn More
US Election 2020
US Election 2020 The office of US President carries huge influence all over the world and, as a result, the way the American electorate votes... Learn More
2020: The story so far
2020 The story so far Little did we know, as we entered a new decade, what was in store for the global economy in 2020.... Learn More
Freehold or leasehold: the ins and outs
When buying a property, you can do so either on a leasehold or freehold basis and there are important differences to be aware of before... Learn More
Going, going, gone to the auction!
If you think property auctions are only for professional property developers or investors think again. They can be a great place to pick up a... Learn More
The path ahead for the global economy
Much has happened to keep us busy in 2018 so far, but there’s plenty to come in the second half of the year in terms... Learn More
Spring Statement
March has traditionally been the month for Budgets, but no longer. In Autumn 2016 the then new Chancellor, Philip Hammond made clear he thought the... Learn More
Interest Rate Rise
In 2007 Bulgaria and Romania joined the European Union, Lewis Hamilton got his first drive in Formula 1 partnering with Fernando Alonso at McLaren, the... Learn More
High inflation hits workers and savers
Employment is at a record high, but UK workers are starting to feel the squeeze as wages fall below inflation for the first time since... Learn More
Inflation: This time it’s personal
Much is made about the impact of inflation on the ‘real’ value of your income and investments. That is, the impact inflation has on your... Learn More
Achieving your financial goals
We lead complex lives in an increasingly complex world. As financial planning experts we can help you better understand your financial challenges, goals and needs,... Learn More
Winter accident protection
The cold and icy conditions of winter bring with them a greater risk of people injuring themselves when out and about. Outside risks Now the... Learn More
Raise Money: Downsize To A Smaller Property
Your current home may well be the place where some of your happiest memories were created. Realistically, however, downsizing may be an excellent way of... Learn More
Should We Be Ditching Cash?
Apple Pay has now arrived in the UK. Paypal has now outgrown eBay. Visa Europe is said to be in talks to be bought back... Learn More
China’s Crash: How Will It Affect You?
They say that when China sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold. So when China suffered the financial equivalent of a massive heart... Learn More
What Next For Inflation?
The UK has now experienced deflation for the first time since records began in 1996. The Office for National Statistics believes that the last time... Learn More
Does It Make Sense For Britain To Quit The EU?
However it is eventually phrased on the ballot paper, the underlying question is essentially the same. “Should Britain stay in the EU?” Sometime between now... Learn More
10 Things To Do To Get Your Finances Ship Shape
As spring moves into summer, people can start to think about their physical shape and how good they look in their holiday clothes. How about... Learn More
Ten Financial Tips For New Graduates
With university fees of up to £9,000 a year and predictions that students might be paying back their loans in their 50’s, financial planning after... Learn More
How The Rich Get Richer
What have the philosopher Pierre Bourdieu and the finance advice guru Robert Kiyosaki got in common? They both know how and why some people accumulate... Learn More
Have You Made Your Will Yet?
After a lifetime of saving and prudence, you may well have accumulated a great deal of personal financial wealth that will outlast you. However, without... Learn More
Want To Pay Less Tax? Ideas To Help Reduce The Amount You Pay
Paying tax is an onerous duty and one we all wish we didn’t have to do.
How Divorce Could Affect Your Retirement Income
“Breaking up is never easy” but sometimes it’s the best you can do. The Abba hit “Knowing Me, Knowing You” was released in 1976. A... Learn More
2015 Extra Budget Review
The first Conservative budget since 1996 was eagerly awaited by some and dreaded by others. Freed from the restraining hands of the Lib Dems, George... Learn More
Will You Be A Silver Entrepreneur?
Retirement isn’t what it used to be. A century ago, when old age pensions were first introduced, life expectancy was far lower than it is... Learn More
Questions The Budget Needs To Answer
George Osborne was last seen holding the famous red briefcase in March. On that occasion he was delivering a coalition budget. The new “emergency budget”... Learn More
Will The Next Budget Be Radical?
On 8th July 2015, George Osborne will deliver the first completely Conservative budget since Kenneth Clarke in 1996. Given that George Osborne delivered his last... Learn More
Increase Your Savings Vs Paying Your Mortgage Off Early
We will explore the various options of home owners and savers.
How To Profit From Deflation
It seems like a world away now, but the 1970s and 1980s both saw periods of double digit inflation, where prices rose at one point... Learn More
How To Benefit From Low Oil Prices
As the old saying goes – what goes up must come down. Recently oil prices have been coming down quite spectacularly. This has naturally raised... Learn More
When Did You Last Check Your Credit Rating?
Whether or not you realize it, Experian, Equifax and Callcredit all have a huge impact on everyday life in the UK. They are the “big... Learn More
How To Protect The Value Of Your Home
A decade ago, adding value to most properties was simplicity in itself, you simply bought a house and waited. This was during an unsustainable housing... Learn More
When You Need Financial Advice
Human beings, in general, are notoriously bad at calculating risk and weighing up reward, it’s almost hard wired into us. Our survival, millennia ago, was... Learn More
Preparing for Your Children Leaving Home
The late 1980s TV series “Home to Roost” saw Henry Willows (John Thaw) have his life turned upside down after his 18-year-old son Matthew came... Learn More
Entertain the kids this half term
Spring half term: Is it a time for all the family to come together, or a long, frequently wet week during which your kids demand... Learn More
Saving for Summer Holiday?
Pretty soon we will be bombarded with adverts for holidays, cruises, resorts and hotels within days of the Christmas season ending, as tour operators are... Learn More
Getting Your Post Christmas Debt Under Control
You might have woken up today to an experience shared by millions of other people in Britain, the first post Christmas credit card bill has... Learn More
What the 2014 Budget means to you
Savings From 6th April the amount you can save in ISA’s will rise, so you’ll be able to save a maximum of £11,880, up to... Learn More