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…
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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…
6 top tips to make a smooth transition into retirement
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…
6 magical English adventures to enjoy in 2021
With the roadmap out of lockdown currently on track, it’s exciting to think we can start planning trips again. At the beginning of last year we wrote an article on…
5 important reasons not to put off your estate planning
Putting off your estate planning could be an expensive mistake. In 2019/20, Brits paid £5.2 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…
How to make smart investment decisions with your life savings
Investing your life savings to give you the outcomes you’re looking for is an important element of financial planning. After all, investments are the fuel for your financial plan. In…