04 Jul The uncommon average
One of the most important rules when embarking on a long term investment portfolio, that includes assets with fluctuating prices, is to stay the course. ...
Education
21 Jun Lasting powers of attorney
Research has found that just 14% of British citizens have lasting powers of attorney and 38% are not aware of them. So what are they and why should we have them?...
28 Feb Protecting your family
There seems to be an ever-growing number of adverts suggesting we all take out life cover for what seems like a ridiculously low cost and a ‘free pen’! ...
15 Feb The Child Benefit tax charge
If you have children, Child Benefit is probably something you are familiar with. However, do you understand all the rules and the potential tax charge? ...
01 Feb The daily coffee!
Expenditure vs savings. In order to be able to purchase takeaway coffees in the future, don’t buy as many today or tomorrow. ...
18 Jan Income protection
It’s extremely important to consider all the risks to your future financial security, but one of the most important risks is what would happen if you were unable to carry on working?...
03 Jan New Year’s resolutions
Consider your money values, rather than becoming fixed on the specifics, and then spend time trying to formulate individual long term financial goals. ...
30 Nov Investment Journey
For a successful investment experience, it is important to stay the course and stick to the plan. Ignore the noise! ...
16 Nov Return of your money vs return on your money
The return of your money can be just as important as the return your money receives. Do not just focus on an investment’s potential positives....
02 Nov Expenditure – what do I spend?
Expenditure - what do I spend? A simple way to calculate your total expenditure without needing to check every bank statement. ...