Financial Advice Blog

For some years, the Bank of England’s target for annual Consumer Prices Index (CPI) growth has been an average of 2%. In 2021, however, inflation indices have risen faster as the economy bounces back. This poses a problem for savers, who risk seeing the real value of...

When spending opportunities fell during the pandemic, many people increased their investment contributions. Now, travel, leisure and hospitality spending are recovering, but the investing buzz looks set to continue. Don’t stop investing A poll (6) has revealed that...

The concept of ‘self-care’ involves taking time out of your day to do things to promote good mental health and reduce stress (lounging on the sofa counts!). Working for yourself, while having clear advantages, also has some downsides, including a lack of holiday pay,...

As house prices soar, your home could be one of the largest assets you own. Equity release offers a way to access some of the money that’s tied up in your property, and there are many reasons why more people are considering this option. According to the Equity Release...

When you think about writing or updating your will, who you want to benefit from your estate is often the first consideration. However, just as important is how you want to split up the assets you have. There are several options to think about. A will is the only way...

As a parent, you may want to help your children achieve financial security by providing a financial gift. Yet, you may also be worried about the effect it could have on your own lifestyle, as well as the inheritance you leave loved ones. Before gifting significant...