01 Apr Inflation
Today, the risk of higher inflation down the line has been cited by both economists and, of late, the markets. ...
Financial planning
19 Mar End of the tax year 2021
The end of the tax year is fast approaching and with it is the last chance to ensure that you have maximised any tax exemptions and allowance opportunities that are available each year....
16 Mar 2021 Spring Budget summary
2021 Spring Budget summary...
05 Mar Child Trust Funds
If you turned 18 in the last six months or are the parent of a child who has turned or is about to turn, 18 then you or your child might have been one of the first to have savings in a Child Trust Fund...
05 Feb Long term returns
After the year we experienced in 2020 it seems appropriate to remind ourselves that when we invest in equity markets, we should be doing so for the long-term. ...
08 Jan New Year 2021
It’s that time of year again that inspires us to try and stick to some New Year’s resolutions, whether they be lifestyle, diet, fitness or finance related....
23 Dec Christmas to do list
It’s that time of year again and, as in previous years, here’s my list of things you could do over the festive period if you have some spare time - and given the restrictions, you might actually have more than in previous years!...
11 Dec Short term hindsight investing
If we could invest by simply looking at what has done well in the recent past, then life would be so much simpler. ...
27 Nov Negative interest rates
Negative interest rates represent a transfer from savers to borrowers but how could this affect your longer term investments and what if anything should you do about it?...
13 Nov Markets are noisy
Markets are 'noisy' which can lead to an over emphasis on short term performance and the potential to make bad decisions based on our emotions. ...