July 2022
The Class of 2022 retirement report7 provides a riveting insight into the plans and thoughts of those either planning to retire this year or recent retirees, really highlighting the changing face of retirement in the UK. The last couple of years have impacted people’s plans, with people reassessing what retirement looks like to them. Less…
Read MoreJuly 2022
Most people would agree that wealth is not about hoarding money but the financial freedom and flexibility it affords to help us achieve our passions and goals. Wealth essentially has the capacity to create a powerful purpose within our lives, provided we are able to unlock its true value. A good starting point for unlocking…
Read MoreApril 2022
Spring is very much a season of hope; a time to look forward and plan. While that’s not always easy amid a flurry of headlines concerning the cost-of-living and immense global political tensions, it’s important to look beyond short-term bouts of market volatility and ensure your financial objectives remain firmly aligned to your life goals…
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In recent times the importance of expert financial advice has become greater than ever, as people seek reassurance that their pensions, investments and protection plans are being professionally looked after during uncertain times. Good financial outcomes are obviously important, but these can only be measured over the long term and are just one way of…
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The cost of living has shot up in recent months, with inflation expected to reach a peak of 8.7% in Q46 and many families facing a significant hike on their annual energy bills from April. With finances squeezed, every penny counts – so it’s important to consider all the options for streamlining your outgoings. If…
Read MoreJanuary 2022
Working together to tackle the climate crisis The United Nations 26th Conference of the Parties – COP26 – is recognised as the most important climate change event since the 2015 Paris Agreement. The summit brought together world leaders to build on the work left unfinished by COP25. Countries are being asked to co-operate to reduce…
Read MoreDecember 2021
Grandparents increased generosity during the pandemic Most grandparents are familiar with the financial challenges faced by their grandchildren as they progress through education and into the world of full-time work. Costs such as university tuition fees can leave upcoming generations with substantial debts even before they enter the workplace, making it harder for them to…
Read MoreDecember 2021
A Lifetime of Investing As we move through life, our plans and goals will inevitably change. This also goes for our investment strategies, which need to flex and adapt as we move through the decades. Your twenties and thirties The financial decisions we make in early adulthood set the foundations for the rest of our…
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Renting less expensive than buying a property Research from estate agency Hamptons, suggests that renters are better off than buyers for the first time in five years. The study found that, just prior to the pandemic in March 2020, the average buyer with a 10% deposit was better off than renters by £102 per month.…
Read MoreAugust 2021
Multi-jobbers take heed! Workers with more than one job, earning lower salaries, are at risk of a poorer retirement, as they miss out on employer pension contributions, a new study has found.1 Under the auto enrolment scheme, employers are required to set up a pension and make contributions on their employees’ behalf, unless an employee…
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