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One of the great challenges that all investors face is that there is no easy or quick way to investment success. Aesop’s fable of the tortoise and the hare is a useful metaphor. You have to use the time on your side – which could be over multiple decades – to capture the returns of
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August was a rollercoaster month for investors, with the global stock market experiencing significant volatility. Read on to find out what may have affected your investments. Many market indices saw sharp falls early in August sparked by fears that the US is on track for a recession. However, investors are likely to have experienced some
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Did you know that a survey found that the UK consumed the equivalent of 1.77 billion bottles of wine in 2020? Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or are looking to improve your knowledge by visiting a region known for its exquisite wines, these incredible destinations in Europe could be perfect for you. From the delicious
Read moreWe are delighted to announce that Gareth and Elliott have both been named as two of the UK’s ‘top-rated’ financial advisers. The list, based on reviews by genuine clients and compiled by VouchedFor, was published in The Times newspaper on Saturday 23rd February. All advisers on the list: Must have received at least 10 genuine
Read moreIf you’re in a position to support loved ones financially, it can be difficult to know what to do. How should you go about passing on your wealth, helping to improve their financial security? There is more than one option for you to consider, as well as the impact it could have on your own
Read moreYou’ve set out a financial plan and followed the course of action you were advised on. Now, you can simply kick back and forget about it, right? Wrong. Effective financial planning is about much more than simply coming up with an initial strategy. Regularly going back to your plan and checking in with your financial
Read moreWith university fees, rising house prices and other financial pressures, young adults can struggle to achieve financial security and tick off milestones. If you’ve got children or grandchildren, you may be considering starting a nest egg to help them along the way. It’s a decision that could make their transition into adulthood smoother. Whether you’re
Read moreFrom a young age, we’re told to save for a rainy day. Hopefully, it’s a message that’s instilled some good money habits into adulthood, setting you on the right path for future goals, be it retiring early, buying a property or travelling. But, while we’re told to save, rarely do we talk about the importance
Read moreWhen you’re planning your financial future, you’ve probably considered how much you need and how much you can afford to put away. But when you’re planning your retirement, have you factored in longevity? At a time when retirees can access their retirement savings far more flexibly and in a way that suits them, longevity risk
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