Author: Lloyd Kafton
A First-Time Buyer’s Guide to Help-to-Buy Schemes in 2025
Buying your first home can be difficult, but there’s help available for those looking to get onto the property ladder. This article will explore five of the best help-to-buy schemes available to first-time buyers in the UK, providing various options for people purchasing their first property in 2025. Shared Ownership Scheme This scheme is […]
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The New Normal – Protecting and Growing Your Wealth in Turbulent Times
Interest rates and inflation look set to remain high in 2025, which is why you need a robust wealth management strategy. With more unique challenges than ever, it’s important to understand how to navigate “The New Normal” with your wealth, and the strategies you can implement to reach your goals. This guide will help you […]
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How Low Can You Go – Mortgage Rate Predictions for The Next Five Years
Interest rates have been decreasing in the second half of 2024 which is great news for buyers. In this article, we’ll explore what the next five years hold for mortgage rates, examining how they might behave and what this means buyers, investors, and sellers. 2025 housing market predictions The UK has seen a steady […]
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What Does Another Trump Presidency Mean For Your Investments?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that the American public recently voted Donald Trump as president. Again. This has huge ramifications for the U.S. and the rest of the world, and this article will explain what it might mean for the investment market and your cash. The stock market reacts to […]
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The Budget, Inheritance Tax, and Your Pension
The biggest pension bombshell of the Budget came in the form of an IHT (inheritance tax) announcement. It states that as of April 6th, 2027, inherited pension funds will be liable to IHT, so some savers will have to rethink their retirement planning. In this article, we’ll explore the changes and explain who will be […]
Posted in Financial Planning, IHT Planning, Pensions, Retirement Planning
Can You Trust Social Media Investment Advice?
The digital world is where people of all ages spend lots of their free time. Whether it’s browsing Facebook for neighbourhood gossip, getting dinner recipes from Instagram or TikTok, or finding something to argue about on Twitter, we’re all guilty of spending a bit too long online. This has led to an increase in social […]
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5 Wealth Management Tips for Widows and Widowers
Losing a spouse is one of the toughest experiences you’ll face. You aren’t thinking straight, you’re overwhelmed, and even if you think you’re dealing with it well, you won’t be in a position to make the best financial decisions. Unfortunately, many widows and widowers don’t realise this and commit to large purchases whilst in the […]
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Starting a Pension if You’re Self Employed
Pensions are the lifeblood of your retirement but unfortunately, self-employed people tend to disregard them. This is problematic in many ways, primarily because if you work for yourself, you don’t have workplace pension contributions in place. This means organising a personal pension is hugely important, but how do you start? This article will explain everything […]
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Stick or Twist – Should I Fix My Mortgage or Wait for Better Rates?
Interest rates have finally fallen, and mortgage rates are beginning to fall as a result. However, is it wise to wait for better deals in the future, or should you take advantage of lower rates now and fix your mortgage ASAP? This article will answer these questions and more so you can fully understand what […]
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How to Focus on What You Can Control with Your Investments Copy
Every investor thinks they can beat the market and unfortunately, many of them fail. This is largely because they do much with their investments which feels like being productive but actually reduces the chances of high returns. In this article, we’ll explain how to focus on what you can control with your investments. The goal […]
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