5 excuses for not seeking financial advice, and why they’re wrong
Research suggests 9.4 million Brits aren’t seeking financial advice despite being open to the idea of it. For some, misconceptions, like that…
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43% of savers and investors don’t know where to find advice
More than four in ten people don’t know where to seek financial advice and it could mean they’re missing out on opportunities.…
5 steps that allow you to handle a financial crisis
Even with careful financial planning, shocks can happen. Often financial crises are unexpected and out of our control, so it’s important to…
The 2020 Budget Winners and Losers
On Wednesday 11th March, Rishi Sunak delivered the new Conservative government’s first budget. Backed by a large majority, the essence of the…
Impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on global investment markets
Clearly, the Coronavirus outbreak is not a traditional macroeconomic event like say, the 2008 Credit Crunch and the ensuing global economic recession…
New headaches for private landlords
Private landlords could find it harder to evict tenants in future, thanks to new government legislation. Landlords will no longer be able…
Balancing the school fees equation
School fees are rising faster than the rate of inflation, creating financial challenges for parents who want to educate their children privately.…
When it comes to funds, the best investment advice is personal
The recent trials of the Woodford fund highlight the importance of personal advice on your investments. The suspension of dealings in this…
Ripple effect widens for China investors
It is not only Chinese mainland shares which are now attracting investor attention. China is in the investment news again as Bloomberg…
Riding out the US investment bends
A brief dip in US Treasury securities yields illustrates the benefits of holding your nerve amid investment ‘noise’. On 22 March the…
The world’s share markets mostly saw falls in 2018
2018 was a much more volatile year than its predecessor for investors as Brexit and Trump worried the markets. 2018 was a…
The FCA advises caution with crypto-currencies
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is warning consumers about investment scams that purport to invest in crypto-currencies. The watchdog has seen a…
