With the array of online tools and self help resources available, it can be tempting to try and take your finances into your own hands from time to time.
Why the experts say people need financial advisers
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August 2018
The news in July really could not have been much worse. The threat of a trade war between the US and China simmered throughout the month, and then on 31st July President Trump ramped up the tension with proposals of a 25% tariff on $200bn (£152bn) of Chinese imports.
A universal pension lesson: Start saving as early as you can
When it comes to saving for your pension, the old adage repeated to revising students rings true; little and often.
5 steps to becoming a millionaire
You can’t take two steps on the internet without tripping over a new get-rich-quick scheme or the latest mentor promising you fast, easy results.
Is a personal referral the best way to choose a financial adviser?
Getting a financial adviser to guide you through the process can be a great idea, but when you hand someone the keys to your capital, you want to make sure they know what they’re doing.
What makes seeing a financial adviser like having an MOT?
In some respects, our finances are no different to a car. They too could often benefit from a bit of fine-tuning from time to time to ensure they’re running at optimum performance and that our investments are working as hard as they might.
Don’t forget your digital legacy
When we think about what we leave behind when we die, the majority of us take an approach that gives little regard to the vast amount of digital assets we hold.
Are you keeping track of your pension pot?
Keeping track of your pension pots can feel like a full time job at times, particularly as we head towards a world where the average person will have eleven different jobs over the course of their career.
Can we make inheritance tax simpler?
Inheritance tax (IHT) has existed in the UK for over 300 years. In its current form, it was brought in to replace the old Capital Transfer Tax; a measure that was brought in itself as a form of wealth distribution in order to regulate disparity between rich and poor.
Getting a grip on your savings
Does it often feel as though your finances are here, there and everywhere? Keeping track of exactly what money you have, where and what it’s doing for you is a difficult task.