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21 Apr 2023
How much shall we leave to our children?
James Bond actor, Daniel Craig made the headlines a few years ago when he said that he doesn’t plan to have much money left to give to his children by the time he dies. “Isn’t there an old adage that if you die a rich person you’ve failed?” he said in an… Read More
12 Apr 2023
How safe is my money in the bank?
Amidst the recent news surrounding the high-profile setbacks at Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse, you might find yourself wondering, “Is my money safe in the bank?” It is important to note that the banks in question faced some unique challenges, which currently do not appear to… Read More
11 Apr 2023
How to manage your exposure to your employer’s stock and reduce risk
If you’re a senior tech professional, chances are you’ve built up a good chunk of your wealth through equity-based compensation like stock options, restricted stock units, or stock grants. Concentrated stock positions can bring big rewards, but they also come with some serious risks. Managing these risks is… Read More
05 Apr 2023
The 5 best ways to spend your money
Financial Planning is all about helping you reach the point where you can spend all the money that you want without having to earn it first. As planners and wealth managers, we tend to concentrate too much on the process. We ask questions such as –… Read More
28 Mar 2023
Bulletproof your financial plan – The role of protection
What is protection or insurance? It’s ultimately an exercise in mathematics or risk management. There is a probability of A that B will happen and that will lead to an economic loss of C. To insure this, there is a monthly cost of D. So if… Read More
22 Mar 2023
Liquidity, Longevity and Legacy – The Three Ls of Financial Planning
What are the three L’s of financial planning and wealth management They are Liquidity, Longevity and Legacy. They are all about the time horizons of your financial objectives and a way of matching your assets to your future liabilities The way to visualise is to consider… Read More
04 Mar 2023
Seven Brutally Honest Financial Truths
In the movie Jerry Maguire, the main character, a sports agent played by Tom Cruise has an epiphany in the middle of the night and writes a mission statement called “The Things we Think and Do Not say” in which he exposes his industry’s greed and lack of… Read More
06 Feb 2023
Investment market update: January 2023
Investors should expect further volatility in the markets in 2023, experts suggest. Economies around the world are facing recession due to factors including high inflation and rising interest rates. The International Monetary Fund’s Kristalina Georgieva predicts that a third of the global economy will be in recession this year. The… Read More
06 Feb 2023
The must-have home features that could make your property more attractive
Given that energy prices have soared, it’s not surprising that energy efficiency measures have become essential to homeowners. However, a survey found some trends that you might not expect, and it could change how you view your property if you’re thinking about updating it. According to Halifax,… Read More
06 Feb 2023
Millions of fixed-rate mortgages are ending. Discover 6 practical steps you can take now
Over the last year, interest rates have increased from historic lows. Fixed-rate mortgage payers that have been shielded from the rises so far could find their outgoings rise if their deal ends in 2023. The Bank of England increased its base interest rate several times over the last 12 months… Read More
06 Feb 2023
4 reasons you may want to boost your ISA before the tax year ends
You have until 5 April 2023 to make the most of your ISA allowance for the current tax year. If you want to boost your savings or investments, adding more to your ISA could make sense. For the 2022/23 tax year, you can add up to £20,000 to adult ISAs. Read More
06 Feb 2023
Is your mindset holding you back from enjoying your retirement? Financial planning could help
When you think about retirement planning, what challenges come to mind? While ensuring you have enough saved and that you don’t run out of money are common concerns, there is one you may have overlooked: changing from a saving to a spending mindset. To secure your retirement, putting money away… Read More
