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This year seems to be flying by. I can hardly believe that the new school year is almost upon us. Before we know it, we’ll all be making plans for…
10 top tips to improve your cybersecurity
In April 2020, Google reported blocking 18 million daily malware and phishing emails related to Coronavirus1. With scams becoming more sophisticated and even harder to spot, being vigilant online has…
5 practical things to do 5 years before you retire
Last month, we wrote about how to prepare yourself emotionally for retirement. This month we’re focusing on getting your finances organised. Taking the time to understand what you require and…
Electric Cars – a Goldilocks conundrum. Too soon, too expensive, or just right?
With the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars brought forward to 2030, more than 23 new fully electric models are due to go on sale in…
The 5 most important things to consider when you select a great financial planner
A great financial planner will work with you to understand your life goals and establish what’s most important to you. Armed with that information, they can help you plan the…
5 important reasons not to put off your estate planning
Putting off your estate planning could be an expensive mistake. In 2020/21, Brits paid £5.4 billion in Inheritance Tax (IHT). Increasing property values and long periods of investment growth means…
Compounding – the key to building or eroding your wealth
“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it earns it… he who doesn’t… pays it.” Albert Einstein. Compounding is one of the most important principles…
VouchedFor 2021 Top Rated Adviser
2021 Top Rated Adviser For the second consecutive year, we’re proud to announce that Emily has been included in VouchedFor’s 2021 guide to the UK’s Top Rated Advisers, which is…
The value of financial planning: Why it’s about more than just investment returns
Over the past couple of months, we’ve written about the three benefits of fixed fees and also explained how financial planners charge while comparing our fees. However, price is only…
3 reasons why now is the perfect time to realign your investment portfolio
“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree long ago.” As investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett alludes to in this quote, the actions you take now…