Financial Advice Blog

The medical, social and financial impacts of the pandemic have been far reaching. Some people who are recovering from COVID are left with prolonged symptoms, leading to a diagnosis of ‘long COVID’. Similarly, from a financial perspective, many people have lost...

People paid £1.5bn into Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) in April4; this constitutes the highest level of April inflows in over six years. During the month, people invested £78m more into ISAs than over the entire previous 12-month period. Chief Executive of The...

With the average annual fee for private schools now £36,000 (£12,000 per term) for boarders and £15,191 (£5,064 per term) for day pupils 3 , making the decision to privately educate your child is a big step and a massive financial commitment. In addition to fees,...

When it comes to saving for retirement, there are always options, no matter how late you leave it. Increase your contributions If you’re currently paying the minimum 8% (including tax relief and 3% employer’s contribution) into your workplace pension, consider...

We’ve heard it all before - it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to appreciate how the pandemic has prompted a seismic shift in public behaviour, as it’s impacted all our lives. Appreciation of this major shift in the way we live our lives should also translate to our...

Could the deficit and rising inheritances accelerate IHT change? With the largest ever peacetime deficit on our hands, thanks to the pandemic, and an aged Inheritance Tax regime firmly on the government’s radar, could this combination lead to unwelcome tax rises on...