by Craig | Sep 11, 2018 | Uncategorised
Many women are assuming a greater role in managing their family’s money. Believe it or not, before the introduction of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, women were unable to take out a mortgage without a male guarantor. Fast forward to 2018, and women are nearly as... by Craig | Sep 4, 2018 | Uncategorised
With house prices in parts of the country remaining high and the UK’s housing shortage ongoing, many young people are failing to get on to the property ladder until they reach their early 30s. At the other end of the scale, more people of pension age are separating... by Craig | Aug 28, 2018 | Uncategorised
Losing a loved one is a sad and traumatic time that also creates a host of financial complications that you may need to resolve. Finding their Will is an important step, as it will confirm who they appointed to act as their Executor to administer their estate, which... by Craig | Aug 21, 2018 | Uncategorised
The £5,000 tax-free dividend allowance was cut to £2,000 from April 2018. This change will impact investors with portfolios that generate more than £2,000 of dividend income where the investments are held outside ISAs or pensions. This means that making full use of... by Craig | Aug 14, 2018 | Uncategorised
Many people make their first foray into investment on a DIY basis, perhaps based on advice from a friend, or after reading a report in the media. Over the years they may save in ISAs, or take out a personal pension plan, or dabble with investments without really... by Craig | Aug 8, 2018 | Uncategorised
With property prices remaining high, many would-be buyers can find themselves priced out of the property market. So it’s unsurprising that the Bank of Mum and Dad continues to be one of the UK’s major sources of housing funds. Financial support can range from giving a...