On Wednesday 15 March 2023, chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented his spring Budget. Focusing on the government’s aims to halve inflation, reduce public debt, and boost economic growth, Hunt delivered his…
It has been a tumultuous year in British politics, with three prime ministers and four chancellors holding office. After the calamitous “mini-Budget” ushered in the demise of Liz Truss and…
It’s wonderful to be able to plan trips and adventures again and predictions of a heatwave and ongoing issues at airports can make it tempting to stay closer to home….
One of the reasons for creating Life Matters was to do things differently and challenge the status quo of traditional financial advice. One area we feel is especially important is…
There are two very important aspects to preparing yourself for retirement – the financial, and the emotional. Next month we’ll share some important steps to get your financial affairs in…
Surprisingly, good investing is relatively simple. Although that doesn’t mean to say it’s easy. Well known investment pioneer Warren Buffett’s approach can be summed up as buying great businesses, and…
We’d all love to be able to make the investment decisions we would have when we’re later armed with hindsight, but because no one’s able to see into the future,…
Lifetime cashflow modelling is fundamental to your financial planning. It gives you an understanding of how your future could look in financial terms, which puts you in a much more…
What do you need to know about yesterday’s Spring Statement? At a glance The National Insurance levy planned from next month will go ahead, but the threshold where this will…
Your retirement is a hugely exciting time and one you’ve no doubt been dreaming about. But stepping away from your career or business is a significant life change that can…
