Author: Lloyd Kafton
How to Secure a Mortgage as a Self-Employed Professional
Being self-employed comes with many perks – flexibility, independence, and control over your career. However, when it comes to getting a mortgage, it can feel like the odds are stacked against you. Unlike salaried employees with a stable income, self-employed individuals must jump through a few extra hoops to prove their financial reliability to lenders. […]
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How Much You Really Need For A Comfortable Retirement
Your retirement should be a time of relaxation and enjoying the fruits of your labour from a lifetime of work. However, too many individuals underestimate how much is required for a comfortable retirement, or what is classed as a comfortable retirement in the first place. This article will explore the different levels of retirement and […]
Posted in Financial Planning, Retirement Planning
Why Doing Nothing Could Be The Best Investment Strategy
Doing nothing might sound like terrible financial advice, but when it comes to the investment game, it could be the best advice there is. Of course, doing nothing comes after you get your strategy off and running, but in this article, we’ll explore the benefits of a hands-off approach for your investment portfolio. We’ll also […]
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What Labour’s Mortgage Guarantee Scheme Extension Could Mean For First-Time Buyers
Getting onto the property ladder may feel like a pipe dream to many young people, with house prices and mortgage rates skyrocketing in recent years. It’s also difficult to save for a deposit with living costs increasing and high inflation, but the Mortgage Guarantee Scheme could be a game changer in 2025. Originally introduced in […]
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What 2025 Tax Changes Mean For Your Wealth
Taxation is one of the biggest stumbling blocks in any financial plan. It’s one of those things that we all know about but regularly fail to plan for, but doing so can have huge ramifications for your ability to preserve or build your wealth. Tax can affect all aspects of your finances, too, from your […]
Posted in Financial Planning, IHT Planning
Six 2025 House Price Predictions and What They Mean for You
2024 was a pretty quiet year for the property market and while mortgage rates dropped, it wasn’t as substantial as many people hoped. This meant that there wasn’t quite the housing boom some experts predicted and house prices remained stagnant, relatively speaking. In this article, we’ll explore some of the biggest predictions for house prices […]
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What is an Investment Philosophy and How Do You Choose One?
Investing isn’t something you do without preparation and careful planning. The most successful investors therefore have their own investment philosophy which is tailored to their attitude to risk, what they want to invest in, and their overall goals. This article will explain what an investment philosophy is, provide some different examples of investment philosophies, and […]
Posted in Investments
Is 2025 a Good Year to Retire?
Historically, retirees have been able to finish their careers feeling confident about their financial future. However, in recent years, the retirement landscape has changed significantly and there’s less certainty for many people nearing retirement age. From the risks you can’t control to those you can, and whether your financial situation can withstand the pressures of […]
Posted in Pensions, Retirement Planning
5 Themes That Could Dominate Financial Markets in 2025
The first half of the roaring (20)20s has been a complex one for the financial markets. We’ve dealt with a global pandemic, huge political shifts, and geopolitical tensions have heightened between big players in Europe, the USA, and the Middle East. There’s also been a global energy crisis and substantial inflation, which made the past […]
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Financial Retirement Risks – Is Your Pension Pot Enough?
The fundamentals of retirement planning are changing and dynamics are shifting. This means that traditional pension saving might not be enough and that alternatives must be found. This article will delve into some of the most likely retirement risks and help you combat them with your savings and investment strategies. A Shift in Pension […]
Posted in Pensions, Retirement Planning