Financial Advice Blog

RECORD INFLOW TO STOCKS AND SHARES ISAs During the 2017-18 tax year to April 2018, the popularity of stocks and shares ISAs continued to grow, with 246,000 new accounts subscribed to. The amount paid into this type of ISA account hit a record £28.7bn over the period,...

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...