Why is Lasting Power of Attorney so important?
High profile cases highlight the importance of Lasting Power of Attorney Often people think about putting in place Lasting Power of Attorney for an elderly relative. However, we recommend each and every one of our clients have these documents in place to ensure financial security and control in the event… Read More
We’re celebrating!
We’re celebrating! We’re delighted to share that we’ve been awarded ‘Excellence in Client Service’ from International Adviser Best Practice Awards 2020! This time last year we celebrated winning ‘Best Adviser Support Team’, International Adviser Best Practice Awards 2019, so to win again is fantastic. The judges commented that Jane Smith… Read More
We’ve got lots of news to share!
Business as usual We had hoped not to be writing to you from another Lockdown situation, but here we are again. Whilst we understand it’s hard for many, we are fortunate to be well set up working from home. We had started to return to the office and managed… Read More
It’s World Financial Planning Day!
This week marks Financial Planning Week in the UK, whilst today, 7th October 2020, is World Financial Planning Day. We’re proud to be supporting this initiative, sharing all sorts of useful content throughout the week. For those of you that are social media users, you’ll be able to follow our… Read More
What matters most
As financial planners we know how important it is to get to know you. It’s an ongoing mission to make sure we understand what you need from us now, as well as how your life may change in the future, so we can meet your requirements today and anticipate your… Read More
Did you know it’s Pension Awareness Week?
14th to 18th September 2020 I think one thing that many would agree on, is that the world of pensions is very complicated. How much to save? What options are available for saving? How do I take my pension? This week marks Pension Awareness Week, with 15th September being Pension… Read More
4 top tips on what to do in the first 30 days of your retirement
So, you’ve decided when you’re going to retire and you know what you’re going to do in the days leading up to your final day in work. You might even have some long term goals that you know you want to achieve during the years of retirement you have ahead… Read More
5 steps to bring your dream of early retirement closer
Do you find yourself counting down to Friday each week – even when it’s only Monday morning? Do you wish you could ditch the daily commute and long hours at the office? Have you got a secret desire to drive across America or buy a second home in the South… Read More
An update on the witnessing of wills
Matt Parr of Shakespeare Martineau was kind enough to write an article for our latest newsletter, summarising the importance of, but also how it’s still possible in the current climate to have both Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney drafted. Within a few days, showing how quickly things can change… Read More
The UK is in a recession, but remember, you’re in it for the long term!
You will no doubt have seen and heard the news that Britain has entered the deepest recession since records began as figures were released for the three months to June. Going forward, unemployment levels are expected to increase and there are concerns about a “second wave” of infection and further… Read More