January 2023

Investment market update: December 2022

2022 ended with uncertainty and volatility that’s persisted for much of the year. Read on to find out what happened in December and how it affected investment markets. Looking ahead, uncertainty is likely to be something investors will need to negotiate in 2023 too. As economies...

16 January, 2023 / 0 Comments

5 fantastic reasons to work with a mortgage broker

While you can take out a mortgage without the support of a mortgage broker, their help can be invaluable. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, moving home or remortgaging, a broker can help you understand all your options and could help you save money. Here are five...

16 January, 2023 / 0 Comments

Here’s what happened in the property market in 2022 and how it’ll affect this year

The economic challenges of 2022 affected the property market, from rising interest rates to reluctant buyers causing demand to fall. Here’s what happened in the property market last year, and how it could affect you in 2023. Interest rates soared and pushed up mortgage repayments If you...

16 January, 2023 / 0 Comments

5 surprising financial planning lessons you can learn from the release of Avatar 2

A blockbuster film might seem like an unlikely source for financial planning lessons. Yet, there are some surprising things you can learn from director James Cameron’s approach to the Avatar sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water. The first Avatar film hit screens back in 2009. It...

16 January, 2023 / 0 Comments

Have you used your pension Annual Allowance? Here’s why you should review it before the tax year ends

When a new tax year starts, your pension Annual Allowance resets. Maximising your allowance could help you reach retirement goals and it can be a tax-efficient way to invest for the long term. The Annual Allowance limits how much can be added to your pension each...

16 January, 2023 / 0 Comments

Estate planning: What is it and why does it matter

Have you thought about how you’ll use assets later in life or what you’d like to happen to them when you pass away? Planning for the future with an estate plan now could improve your long-term security and ensure your wishes are followed.   While it...

16 January, 2023 / 0 Comments