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5th November 2022

No-fault divorce: don’t skip on advice

The number of couples filing for divorce or dissolution has surged after simpler ‘no-fault’ divorce laws came into force this April.

31st October 2022

How much ready cash is enough?

As the economic strain ratchets up, what level of cash savings should you aim to keep to hand?

27th October 2022

What price pension freedom?

Inflation is driving many to raid their ‘rainy day funds’ to cover rising energy and fuel bills.

24th October 2022

Steer clear of the scammers

Scammers and fraudsters conned people in the UK out of £1.3 billion last year, according to official figures.

20th October 2022

Automatic pension enrolment ten years on

October marks ten years since the advent of automatic enrolment for workplace pensions. What's been learned in the last decade?

18th October 2022

17 October 2022: ‘The Growth Plan’ – a further update

The Chancellor’s statement was in two parts: firstly, a pre-emptive media statement in the morning, then an official statement to the House of Commons in the afternoon. He announced what amounts to a near total unwinding of Kwasi Kwarteng’s ‘fiscal e

17th October 2022

Buy-to-let facing headwinds

Some buy-to-let (BTL) investors are facing a costly future. Even if the interest rate does not move higher – a distinct possibility – it can have a serious effect on net income for BTL investors

10th October 2022

Interest rate rises lift annuities

The central banks of the UK, US and Eurozone all began the year with their main rates close to zero, and it seems likely that they will still be on an upward trajectory into 2023.

24th August 2022

Charitable giving – doing it right

The war in Ukraine and cost of living crisis have prompted many people to donate to charities helping those affected. Various schemes are available to boost the value of your charitable donations.

17th August 2022

Lessons from the other side of 50

Many younger people now rely on the bank of Mum and Dad to help get them on the housing ladder, but they may also have some important life lessons to impart when it comes to saving towards a more secure financial future.

16th August 2022

Keeping it real on investment returns

If you could choose between a 3% investment return or a 7% investment return, which would you pick? The answer seems obvious, so let’s add some context.

16th August 2022

Are you facing a retirement challenge?

With double digit inflation on the horizon, you may need to reassess your plans.