Monthly Archives: August 2019
5 Tips to Reduce Your Retirement Age
The desire to retire early is a common goal amongst our clients. Perhaps they would like to spend more time with family, or travelling the world while they are still healthy enough to enjoy it. A world of options opens up at retirement, and it’s important to ensure that you can not only cope financially, […]
Posted in Investments, Pensions
Should I Invest in a Holiday Home?
With the colder months rapidly approaching, it can be tempting to daydream about a bolthole in the sun. A peaceful sanctuary for the winter months, and a lucrative rental asset for the summer. While this may be a dream come true, there are a number of practicalities to consider, and it certainly isn’t for everyone. […]
Posted in Financial Planning
How to Start Your Own Financial Education
Everything you could ever want to know about money is available online, but where do you start? Depending on the source (and any vested interest they might have) the most important priority could be paying off debt, investing in property, or saving as much as possible for retirement. Some swear by investing in Bitcoin, and […]
Posted in Financial Planning
Auto-enrolment: How It Works and Affects You
In 2012, the government introduced a new regime for workplace pensions. Prior to this, there was no requirement for an employer to contribute to their staff’s pension scheme, although they were required to provide access to a pension. Since 2018, all businesses in the UK are subject to the rules, as all eligible employees must […]
Posted in Pensions