Investing in various asset types can be an essential element of your wider financial plan, and generate returns that put you on course to achieve your short and long-term goals. As professional financial planners, we often encourage our clients to explore the idea of investing and consider what would suit them, their needs and their […]
Every year, we spend our hard-earned money on all sorts of essentials and non-essentials, from food and utility bills to holidays and evenings out. So it’s interesting to observe how much people prioritise what might be termed discretionary purchases even when the economy is going through tough times and money is tight. According to data […]
As the world becomes more and more interconnected and we routinely use digital means of making payments, it’s more important than ever to be aware of the risks this can present. From identity theft and fraud to cybercrime and money laundering, criminals have many different ways of targeting unsuspecting victims and obtaining their hard-earned cash. […]
The beginning of a new year is always a good time to take stock and think about what you want to get out of life. With that in mind, it’s a perfect opportunity to look again at your financial goals, and get into good habits that help you work towards these outcomes. So what realistic […]
Introduction As the new year gets underway, there are positive signs that the inflation crisis around the world is finally starting to ease. But this doesn’t seem to have been accompanied by a surge in economic growth in many crucial markets. In fact, growth seems stubbornly slow in some countries. As always, let’s take a […]
Financial difficulties are one of the biggest causes of poor mental health in the UK. In fact, figures from the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute show that nearly three-quarters of Brits have felt anxious in the last two weeks, with many citing money issues as the cause of their anxiety. But a problem shared […]
What do you do with your monthly earnings when they land? Do you leave all the money sitting in your current account? Or do you invest some elsewhere, so you can make your money work hard for you and maximise your returns? Well, a new survey by the Building Societies Association (BSA) reveals that many […]
It goes without saying that the NHS does an amazing job, thanks to its incredibly talented and dedicated professionals. But it’s far from controversial to say that the health service is under massive strain – and has been for some time. In fact, the NHS backlog recently hit a new record high, with the number […]
IntroductionThe ongoing crisis in the Middle East continues to dominate the headlines, although the temporary truce which saw many of the hostages in Gaza released was undoubtedly welcome. However, it must be said that the geopolitical tensions caused by the Israel-Hamas conflict pose a very real risk to the wider global economy, which is already […]
Introduction Jeremy Hunt has delivered his Autumn Statement, his third fiscal event as Chancellor of the Exchequer. But as the Conservatives lag behind in the polls, growth remains sluggish and the general election looms ever closer, he has been under huge pressure to unveil a game-changing set of policies that reset the narrative, placate restless […]