Financial Advice Blog

PROTECTION PLANS FOR ENTREPRENEURS Whilst businesses are generally quick to insure themselves against the most commonly encountered operational risks, it’s often the case that owners, directors and shareholders can overlook the need to protect what’s arguably their...

PREPARING FOR RETIREMENT WHEN YOU’ E REACHED YOUR HALF CENTURY When people reach their 50s, they often begin to realise that retirement, in whatever form they decide to take it, suddenly feels an awful lot nearer. If you’re in that age group and haven’t yet given the...

ARE YOU A FINANCIALLY-AWARE FAMILY? In many families, having a frank discussion about money remains a taboo. Many married couples reportedly don’t know how much money their spouse earns. Well off parents can sometimes shy away from letting their children know too much...

WAGE GROWTH PICKS UP O ER SUMMER MONTHS The latest set of employment statistics showed that  the UK labour market remains in a particularly robust state and also revealed a recent pick-up in pay growth. According to data from the Labour Force Survey the number...

INFLATION RISES TO SIX-MONTH HIGH The rate of inflation in the UK unexpectedly jumped to a six-month high in August, confounding economists and policymakers who were widely expecting price pressures to ease. ONS data showed that the Consumer Prices Index 12-month...

GROWTH PICKS UP BUT BREXIT FEARS LOOM LARGE Although the UK economy recently recorded its fastest rate of growth in almost a year, Brexit-related uncertainties continue to cast a shadow over future growth prospects. Data released by the Office for National Statistics...