Lockdown Checklist: 6 Financial Steps To Take During The Pandemic
If you’ve been putting off reviewing your finances, the lockdown is the perfect opportunity to complete some tasks that could help make sure your…
Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
The Mental Health Foundation has been raising awareness of Mental Health in the UK since 2001. Their aim is to drive change towards a mentally…
How advisers can best leverage professional connections
This article first appeared in Professional Adviser. As professionals in a client-facing industry we all know the importance of building fruitful…
How Much Capital It Takes To Grow An IFA Business?
This article first appeared in Professional Adviser We’ve worked with any number of start-ups over the years, writes IFA firm chairman Simon…
Bank Of England Interest Rate Cut: What Does It Mean For Finances?
Over the last few months, speculation that the Bank of England would increase its base interest rate has been mounting. However, the impact of…
What Does Coronavirus Mean For My Pension And Retirement?
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to dominate world headlines, here’s what it might mean for your pension and retirement plans. The pandemic has…
Is A SIPP The Right Investment Product For You?
The Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) was first introduced over 30 years ago and large numbers of investors have opted for one since. Their…
Coronavirus, Life Insurance And Critical Illness Cover: What Will And Won’t Pay Out?
With more than 1.8 million confirmed cases of coronavirus worldwide and fears that up 80% of the UK population will fall ill as a result of the…
Five fundamentals to make your social media strategy more effective
This article first appeared in Professional Adviser. Social media can be daunting, especially when starting from zero, says Simon Goldthorpe, but it…
Understanding Your Final Salary Income: What Income Will It Provide?
A Final Salary pension can provide security in retirement but it’s still important to know what your income will be and how it’ll help you achieve…
How Using A Trust Could Save UK Families £300 Million Each Year
In 2017, almost 8,000 life insurance policy payouts triggered an Inheritance Tax bill. Find out how easy it is to avoid being caught by the tax trap…