Bank of Mum and Dad: Can you Afford to Support Family?
The Bank of Mum and Dad has become essential for many first-time buyers struggling to scrape together a deposit to secure a mortgage. However,…
Five Benefits of Estate Planning
Planning how you'll pass your estate to loved ones can be challenging, both practically and emotionally. But taking some steps to understand how you…
Ten Tips for Boosting Mental Wellbeing
When we think about improving health, it's often the physical that springs to mind, but mental wellbeing is just as important. Luckily, it's rising…
The Effect The Media Has On Your Financial Decisions
In the digital age, it's impossible to escape the media. But you might not realise the influence it's having on your financial decisions. Often, it's…
Brexit And Your Finances
Three years after the Brexit referendum, it's still uncertain how and when the UK may leave the EU. With political turmoil, highlighted by the recent…
Trusts: What Are They And What Are They Used For?
A trust may be one of those financial tools you've heard of but know little about. In some circumstances, they can be an excellent way to help manage…
Is An Inheritance Important To Your Financial Plan?
As we make financial plans, it's often necessary to make some assumptions. Perhaps you've factored in a few pay rises before retirement or calculated…
The Financial Plan For Financial Planners
Earlier this year, the Heath Report found that 5% of all financial advisers and planners have immediate plans to retire and think about their…
What Elton John can teach financial planners about building a business
I've always believed that running a financial planning practice is a hugely satisfying career. You see how planning changes lives, you create career…
The final blow to Final Salary transfers?
It was over two years ago when I first wrote about Final Salary transfers. Plenty of water has flowed under the bridge since then, including the…
Nine things which make the ideal network
As you probably know, the Professional Adviser awards took place earlier this month. One of the categories is 'Best Network,' whilst we were highly…