Market Commentary – January 2020

Market Commentary – January 2020

Jan 30, 2020 | Blog, Financial Planning

Sometimes it doesn’t matter how well businesses perform. Other events outside the business world like we have seen this past month can shake world stock markets.   At the start of the month everyone was talking about the potential for world war 3, and now as we close...
10 Things To Consider Before Creating A New Will

10 Things To Consider Before Creating A New Will

Jan 23, 2020 | Blog, Financial Planning

​Even if you think you don’t own ‘that much’, if you want any sort of control over who it goes to when you die, you need to create a new Will. Apparently around 54% of UK adults don’t have a Will. If you think cost is an issue then think again. It really isn’t that...
What To Do With Small Pension Pots

What To Do With Small Pension Pots

Jan 16, 2020 | Blog, Financial Planning, Pension Planning

Have you been working for different employers over the last few years and as a result ended up with some small pension pots?   Are the amounts in these small pension pots unlikely to make any difference to your retirement in the future?  Would it be better to get the...
Using Your Pension To Buy A House For Your Child

Using Your Pension To Buy A House For Your Child

Jan 9, 2020 | Blog, Pension Planning

Have you ever considered using your pension to buy a house for your child? Did you know that you could not only access your pension from 55, you could access it even if you are still working? According to Legal and General, the average amount given by parents to their...