How to Grow a Contingency Fund
In life, it is always best to expect the unexpected, even though it is sometimes an uncomfortable thing to have to do.
Most people are likely to encounter some form of financial stress in their lifetime. The causes of financial stress, as well as the effects, fill a broad spectrum.
5 Things to Consider Before Becoming Self-Employed
The gig economy is on the rise*, meaning more and more people are choosing to become self-employed, whether for the flexibility or out of necessity as traditional job roles dwindle and morph.
Moving Abroad: A Financial Checklist
Since the EU referendum, emigration from the UK has been steadily increasing, reaching a ten-year high last year.
Why Talking About Money Matters
This week is national Talk Money Week, an opportunity to have open, honest conversations about money with the people you care about. According to the campaign, 9 in 10 adults in the UK don’t feel comfortable talking about money, despite events like the coronavirus pandemic making these conversations all the more important.
Where is My Pension Being Invested?
A growing sense of social responsibility and increasing climate awareness has seen many people looking to shift their investment portfolios towards ethical and ESG (environmental, social and governance) funds.
How to Trace a Lost Workplace or Personal Pension
The most important part of planning for retirement is knowing how much money you will have available. Travel, healthcare, day to day living – these all depend on what you have saved and will have coming in from any pensions you may have.
What Does Being a Trustee Mean?
Perhaps you have been asked to be a trustee or maybe you are considering setting up a trust yourself – in either case, there are a few things you should know before deciding. We have put together a handy guide to cover the basics.
A Short Guide to Wealth Management
First of all, how do we define wealth management? On our own website we put it like this: “Imagine all of your assets, pensions, investments, cash as one big pot aiming to provide you with the standard of living you expect now and in the future.
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