Summer or Winter? Now is the winter of our discontent ……. as the opening soliloquy of Shakespeare’s Richard III begins, as Richard, Duke of Gloucester forms his Machiavellian plans to take the crown. For many, their finances are a lifelong ‘winter’. This post is not aimed at those who need society’s support and help, but more
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No one likes to think that something bad will happen to them, but each year one million workers suddenly find themselves unable to work due to serious illness or injury*. Financial Protection is designed to provide a cushion against the financial impact of unexpected and costly events such as serious illness, unemployment, accidents, and death.
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Following the Brexit vote, Philip Hammond, Chancellor of the Exchequer has sought to reassure British businesses amid uncertainty in the wake of the vote to leave the EU. He told members at the Conservative Party conference there may be a rocky road ahead. “We are ready to take whatever steps are necessary to protect this
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Navigating the available options regarding ISAs can be confusing. With 6 months to go before the end of the tax year, now is a good time to look at whether you should be contributing to an ISA. Over time the ISA allowance has increased considerably, but savings rates have dropped. The Cash ISA & Stocks & Shares
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Grandparents can make a real difference to their grandchildren’s futures by helping with the costs of education. With the cost of a 3-year university course topping £50k*, many students are starting work with large debts, or worse, could be put off going altogether. Grandparents need not feel concerned about handing large sums to their grandchildren
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