Financial Planning
In recent years, we’ve heard a lot about the gender pay gap, from salary to pension savings. But HMRC data reveals that the pension gap starts at a much younger age. Boys are more likely to have had a pension opened in their name before they turn 16 compared to girls. Thanks to the benefits […]
Are you planning on taking a career break? There are many reasons why you might decide to take a career break and it’s often an emotional decision. However, finances are likely to be a key part of whether it’s possible and the impact on your future. Uncertainty around the circumstances of some career breaks can […]
Millions of people in the UK are now self-employed. Whether you work for yourself or are part of an industry where contracting is commonplace, it can place pressure on your finances. You need to manage your financial situation and potentially plan for periods where you’re not earning an income. Working with a financial planner can […]
November marks Talk Money week, an initiative that aims to encourage more people to talk about their finances. In the UK, personal finances can be something of a taboo subject. It’s not something we widely discuss. But whether it’s chatting with your partner or your financial planner, there are a lot of reasons why we […]
Children born today have a one in four chance of celebrating their 100th birthday. It’s progress that should certainly be celebrated but one that also leads to financial questions. How do you prepare for a life that could span ten decades? Many parents choose to put some money aside for children to give them a […]
Welcome to our latest update of the investment market. We take a quick look at some of the key factors that influenced the stock market in September and could continue to do so over the coming months. In September, escalating trade tensions have continued to have an impact on the global economy. It’s led to […]