Social care reforms – what does it all mean?
INTRODUCTION The question of how to fund social care is one that has dogged politicians of all parties for decades.…
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What can financial planning do for you?……….a lot more than you think!
Financial planning isn’t just reserved for the especially wealthy. Whether we’re aware of it or not, all of us are…
Responsible investing and ‘greenwashing’
There has been huge growth in the number of ‘sustainable’ and ‘responsible investment’ funds, which now look at a company’s…
THE VALUE IN THINKING AHEAD – Saving for Retirement
Retirement is something most of us look forward to, particularly on a Monday morning. However, those thoughts are often little…
The rise of second homes – do you understand property tax?
The rise of second homes The number of people purchasing second properties in the UK has boomed according to government…
Dividends recover in 2021
Last year many companies were forced to cut or suspend dividend payments. This year, the reverse is happening and dividends…
PROTECTING WHAT MATTERS MOST
Financial resilience is the ability to recover quickly from unexpected financial shocks. Many of us insure our homes and cars…
The future of inheritance tax
Most over 55s have no idea whether there might be inheritance tax (IHT) to pay on their estate — or…
Estate planning – too important to put on hold
All too often, people put off estate planning. This is understandable as, rather than preparing for the here and now,…
Can you get the balance right? The importance of portfolio rebalancing
Inertia can be a dangerous trait, especially for investment. You know the feeling. Sometimes it just seems easier to leave…