Financial Planning
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 […]
Figures suggest retirees are shunning downsizing. Moving to a cheaper home used to be a common way to unlock wealth tied up in property to fund retirement. However, a new trend means that over 55s are more likely to plan to remain in their current home. According to research from Nationwide: Only a third (36%) […]
Banks scams are on the rise and becoming more sophisticated. Every year, thousands of people are duped into authorising payments to fraudsters that they may not be able to receive compensation for. Understanding how criminals operate could help protect your money. According to figures from Finance UK, more than £616 million was stolen by criminals […]
The amount of assets that are invested whilst considering the impact it will have has increased. More investors than ever before are taking ESG (environmental, social and governance) factors into consideration to align their portfolio with their values. But what investment strategies are there that allow you to reflect this? The 5th – 11th October […]
Einstein once reportedly referred to compound interest as the ‘eighth wonder of the world’, stating: “He who understands it, earns it, he who doesn’t, pays it”. So, just what is compound interest and when do you benefit from it? Whilst financial jargon can often seem complex, compound interest is actually simple and easy to take […]