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Welcome to our August update for the investment markets. We take a quick look at some of the key factors that have been influencing the stock markets and could continue to do so over the coming months. Unfortunately, the latest news paints a gloomy picture for UK and Europe economies. UK At the top of
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Retirement isn’t often associated with boosting your activity and fitness levels. But remaining in good health is important and can help you get far more out of life. We’ve got nine tips for embracing an active lifestyle after you’ve given up work. When you think of retirement, it’s probably relaxation and kicking back that first
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The summer months are here, and another group of teenagers are eagerly awaiting the results of their A levels to find out if they’ve secured a space at their chosen university. If your child or grandchild is among those hoping to gain a degree over the next few years, it’s a time that’s filled with
Read moreThe first month of 2018 was a good one for the major stock markets which we cover in this Bulletin. We report on 12 markets and 11 of them made gains in January – in some cases, spectacular gains, which many investors would regard as more than adequate for a full year. But sitting alone
Read moreTalking about money with your parents can be difficult. However, these conversations can also be some of the most important ones you will have with those you love. It doesn’t need to be a full examination of their financial records, as you clearly don’t want to overstep any boundaries or cause offence. But there are
Read moreWith markets around the world continuing to prove unpredictable as momentous financial and political events continue to unfold, it’s perhaps not a surprise that investors are increasingly concerned about when the ‘best time’ for them to invest might be. Many of these people will decide to hold off on making an investment, choosing to keep
Read more‘We are living in a material world, and I am a material girl’. So sang Madonna in her famous pop ode to owning things in 1984. But just as Madge’s song is now well over thirty years old (yes, really), so is the sentiment that you need to fill your life with stuff in order
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