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How much money do I need for retirement?
It's tricky to know how much money you need stashed away to retire and live a lifestyle you're happy with. While the amount will vary from person to person, heres a bit of food for thought… How much annual income do I need to retire? There's no such thing as a minimum...
Do I Really Need Critical Illness Cover?
Kerry’s Story I’d never been the sort of person to worry about being ill. I enjoy the odd glass of wine at the end of a busy day, but I also eat healthily and go running three times a week. We’d just bought our first flat, and moving was a hectic time. I suppose...
Should I invest in a cash ISA or stocks and shares ISA?
A cash ISA is often seen as the safest option but as the cost of living increases it could be eroding the value of the money in your cash ISA if the interest you are earning is eclipsed by the rate of inflation. With investing in a stocks and shares ISA you are going...
How to prepare finances to cope with price rises
Already households are facing rising inflation and increasing energy prices, with income tax payments set to increase in the spring of 2022. There are also rumours that council tax increases might be required. So, even those who were fortunate enough to not have to...
Did You Know You Can Come To Us For Advice On Insuring Your Home & Contents?
We may have previously advised you that you will find cheaper options to insure your home & contents online. However, we have now added Paymentshield to our panel. Via their portal we can offer the best levels of cover whilst still being competitive on price. In a...
Do I Need Income Protection?
Simon’s story. When I started my business, I was nervous about anything going wrong. After a few years, I had everything running like clockwork. I’d been on courses to learn about bookkeeping, I had good trade associates who would always call me first, and I’d...
Financial Planning, Goal Setting and Long-term Planning
I appreciate not everyone enjoys golf but lots of people do and there are plenty of parallels between performing well on the golf course and being smart about your tax planning. You can apply this to a lot of sports that you enjoy taking part in. For all sports, goal...
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