Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement: how it affects your money
13th April 2022
Rishi Sunak delivered his Spring Statement at the end of March, with an update on the current state of the UK economy and future expectations for the…
Is it time to get an electric car?
12th April 2022
With fuel prices soaring, and the cost of used cars continuing to rise in the wake of the pandemic, you might be wondering if now is the right moment…
What you need to know if you decide to work past the State Pension age
12th April 2022
It used to be the case that your employer could force you to retire when you hit 65, whether you wanted to finish working or not. However, the…
Three ways to reassure clients during a crisis
28th March 2022
This article first appeared in Professional Adviser. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent shockwaves across the world and, as global markets…
Sense and sensibilities
16th March 2022
Aligning clients’ investments with ESG-focused outcomes is becoming both more commonplace and more complicated.
Get your finances in shape before the end of the tax year
15th March 2022
The end of the tax year is just around the corner. This year’s deadline is 5 April – and there’s no better time to prepare for it than now. There’s…
Does ‘Isa season’ still matter?
15th March 2022
ISA season is the period just before the end of each tax year when time is running out to use up tax-free allowances. Each year, much is made of the…
Storm Eunice has shown the importance of robust insurance protection
15th March 2022
At a time when finances are strained and climate-related events threaten to make things worse, not having the right insurance cover could lead to…
Student loan changes increase pressure on The Bank of Mum and Dad
15th March 2022
From 2023 future graduates will start to repay student loans sooner, putting more pressure on young people at a time when cost pressures are rising…
Advising an ageing population (3): What role will annuities play in the future?
3rd March 2022
Professional Adviser assesses whether the dwindling annuity market could be in line for a resurgence, but other economic factors are also at play………
How to attract and retain young talent in the current market
23rd February 2022
This article first appeared in Professional Adviser. Training the next crop of financial advisers should be on the core agenda of any sustainable…
Government under pressure to act over cost-of-living crisis: here’s what it might do
15th February 2022
British households are facing an unprecedented cost-of-living crisis in 2022. A harsh combination of factors have come together to make the business…