18 August 2021Global markets continued to rally in the second quarter, primarily because of the ongoing Covid-19 vaccine rollouts. Government support also helped to boost investor optimism for economic recovery in 2021. However, investors remain concerned about inflation and US rate hikes, which could cause market volatility in the coming months. The best performing assets […]
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Why planning for your death is one of the best gifts you can give your loved ones
18 August 2021As strange as it may sound, planning for your death isn’t really about you. In reality, your estate planning is about your family. It’s your chance to make decisions that safeguard your wealth for your children, grandchildren, or anyone else you want to have it. It’s also an opportunity to help deal with […]
Revealed: the single best thing you can do to tackle climate change (and it’s not recycling)
18 August 2021 You may consider yourself to be a true eco-warrior, passionate about preventing global environmental disaster. You may try to eat less meat and dairy, use public transport as much as possible, and have managed to eliminate all single-use plastics in your home. But did you know that, even if you did all […]
The guide to later-life planning and care
16 August 2021When you think about your future, how far ahead do you plan? Perhaps you’ve thought about what your life will look like in 10 years, but have you considered your later years? While retirement planning is common, it’s often the early years of retirement that people focus on. However, your needs and lifestyle […]
Business owner? Why it’s so important that you know how much is “enough” for you
22 July 2021 One of the most common questions that clients ask us is: “will I run out of money?” Many entrepreneurs and company owners work long hours in their business for years. You perhaps consider this a labour of love or your passport to a long and comfortable retirement. You might just do it […]
The minimum pension age will rise to 57 in 2028 – what does it all mean?
22 July 2021 7 in 10 adults don’t know that the government intends to increase the minimum pension age from 55 to 57. If you’re one of these people, read on to find out how this change could affect you. The normal minimum age you can currently access your pension is 55 but, in April […]
3 ways the chancellor could raid your pension to pay for Covid
22 July 2021 The Covid pandemic has undoubtedly been a time of increased government spending. The National Audit Office have created a Covid-19 cost tracker, which claims that the government have spent an estimated £372 billion on the crisis so far. Additionally, the BBC reports that, from April 2020 to 2021, the UK government borrowed […]
Guide: The history of investing and what you can learn from the past
28th June 2021Investing has been around for centuries and the basics haven’t changed as much as you might think. Technology has changed how we invest, but some of the investment lessons from the past are just as relevant today as they were in the 1600s. Our latest guide looks at the foundations of modern investing, […]
“It’s expensive and it won’t pay out” – these and other protection myths busted
10th June 2021 These days, you probably insure your home, car, bike and even your mobile phone. However, despite an increase in interest during the pandemic, many people still don’t see life and health insurance as a priority. Indeed, a recent survey by insurance company Drewberry found that, in the last 12 months, more people […]
5 things Covid has taught us about having a rainy day fund
10th June 2021 The last 18 months have reminded us that unexpected events can happen at any time. From mundane issues such as your car breaking down to life-altering illness or redundancy, you’re never quite sure when you’ll be blindsided by something out of your control. One of the ways to achieve financial security is […]