The traditional summer holiday may have been cancelled for millions this year due to Covid-19 travel restrictions. If your plans have been put on hold, now could be the perfect time to research some new European destinations for 2021. With social distancing measures still in place and uncertainty over when [...]

At times, we’re all guilty of being unproductive. Whether it’s because you’re struggling to focus on a task at hand or you have multiple deadlines competing for attention, it can be a challenge to get back in the right frame of mind. But there are small steps you can take [...]

Figures suggest that many people are planning for property to play at least some role in their retirement income. With property prices and rental yields rising, it’s easy to see why you may think that property can offer security throughout retirement. However, there are some things to consider first. Research [...]

While property prices may have stalled during the lockdown, early signs point to a recovery now restrictions have been lifted. If you’re looking for assets to invest in, a Buy to Let property can be attractive. Rental yields have climbed significantly in recent years, especially in cities and commuter [...]

When we discuss financial planning, ensuring long-term security for you and loved ones is often a priority. But for business owners, they also need to ensure they protect their firm in the event of something happening to them. If you haven’t already taken steps to name a Business Lasting Power [...]

Everyone has at some point daydreamed about what they’d do if they suddenly came into a large amount of money. But what would you do if it really happened? Whether it’s enough money to buy a new car or a gold-plated yacht, if you receive an unexpected windfall you [...]

As I sit down to write this, I should be half-way up Kilimanjaro on day 4 of the Lemosho Route heading towards the Barranco wall (below). Instead, I’m sat with a fresh cup of coffee, in my home office after spending a lot of today juggling between phone and [...]

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As I struggle to think of the right adjective for the last couple of weeks I have settled on “interesting”. I, like many, have found myself spending all of my time at home.  I had 2 weeks of self-isolation when the lock-down occurred as my children were showing symptoms [...]

Let’s face it the thought about sitting down to discuss things such as investments and pensions is hardly something anyone of us really looks forward to and is hardly a topic of conversation with your friends. This originally started out as an article about How To Become a Millionaire.  [...]

One of the unfortunate consequences of the coronavirus pandemic is a rise in scammers. During challenging times, scammers seek to take advantage of the uncertainty to con people out of their hard-earned money. Now, industry trade body the Association of British Insurers (ABI) is warning people to be on [...]

Do you find investments confusing? This short video will help to explain how the stock market works.     • Please note that the value of investments can go up and down so you may get back less than you invested • This video content is for general information [...]