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How might Covid vaccines affect stock markets?
This content is for information and inspiration purposes only. It should not be taken as financial or investment advice. To receive personalised, regulated financial advice regarding your affairs please consult an independent financial adviser. Ever since COVID-19 infringed upon homes, markets and economies in early 2020, the world has been crying out for a vaccine. […]
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Payment holidays – act before they close
This content is for information and inspiration purposes only. It should not be taken as financial or investment advice. To receive personalised, regulated financial advice regarding your affairs please consult an independent financial adviser. The UK economy and individual households continue to wrestle with the fallout of COVID-19 and various national and local lockdowns – […]
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Your state pension – how to maximise your entitlement
This content is for information and inspiration purposes only. It should not be taken as financial or investment advice. To receive personalised, regulated financial advice regarding your affairs please consult an independent financial adviser. Building up your UK state pension is arguably one of the most worthwhile ways to help provide yourself with a comfortable […]
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Christmas 2020: review your tax for a better 2021
This content is for information and inspiration purposes only. It should not be taken as financial or investment advice. To receive personalised, regulated financial advice regarding your affairs please consult an independent financial adviser. Many families have been forced to reassess their monthly budget and curb spending in 2020 as the pandemic has reduced household […]
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Does the “4% Rule” work for pensions in a pandemic?
This content is for information and inspiration purposes only. It should not be taken as financial or investment advice. To receive personalised, regulated financial advice regarding your affairs please consult an independent financial adviser. Whether you are an experienced retirement planner or just starting to think about life after work, the 4% Rule is an […]
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The pros & cons of an active fund manager
This content is for information and inspiration purposes only. It should not be taken as financial or investment advice. To receive personalised, regulated financial advice regarding your affairs please consult an independent financial adviser. One of the most contentious issues in the world of investing is the great “active vs. passive” debate. In short, are […]
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Remortgaging during COVID-19: a short guide
This content is for information and inspiration purposes only. It should not be taken as financial or investment advice. To receive personalised, regulated financial advice regarding your affairs please consult an independent financial adviser. One of your highest monthly outgoings is likely to be your mortgage. Research suggests that renters in London pay over £1,840 […]
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Is COVID-19 forcing you to reconsider early retirement?
This content is for information and inspiration purposes only. It should not be taken as financial or investment advice. To receive personalised, regulated financial advice regarding your affairs please consult an independent financial adviser. The pandemic in 2020 has brought many unforeseen consequences to retirement planning. For some people, their desire to retire early has […]
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Investing a windfall: a short guide
This content is for information and inspiration purposes only. It should not be taken as financial or investment advice. To receive personalised, regulated financial advice regarding your affairs please consult an independent financial adviser. It can be difficult to decide what to do when a large amount of money unexpectedly comes your way. Perhaps a […]
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Start a portfolio or pay off your mortgage?
This content is for information and inspiration purposes only. It should not be taken as financial or investment advice. To receive personalised, regulated financial advice regarding your affairs please consult an independent financial adviser. This is arguably one of the most difficult questions for households to answer. Should I focus on paying off the mortgage, […]
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