May 2023

Investment market update: March 2023

As inflation persists, central banks were forced to announce further rises to interest rates in March. Coupled with the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, it has been an uncertain few weeks in the world economy. As an investor, remember that volatility in the markets is normal. Take...

04 May, 2023 / 0 Comments

Self-employed? Read these 6 useful tips before applying for a mortgage

Self-employed workers have always faced additional challenges when trying to get on the property ladder. But stringent affordability tests mean it’s becoming even more difficult to secure a mortgage. Government statistics show in 2021 around 13% of the UK’s labour force was self-employed. So, the barriers...

04 May, 2023 / 0 Comments

If your mortgage repayments have increased, you should review your financial protection

Over the last year, interest rates have steadily increased. If you have a mortgage, it may have affected your repayments, or could in the future. So, does your financial protection still provide the cover you need? The Bank of England has increased its base interest rate...

04 May, 2023 / 0 Comments

What does the multiverse theory have to do with cashflow modelling? Find out here

Financial planning doesn’t have a lot in common with science fiction. Yet, cashflow modelling could allow you to explore the lives you could lead if you made different decisions. So, it has more in common with the multiverse theory than you might initially think. The multiverse...

04 May, 2023 / 0 Comments

Why it could pay to use your 2023/24 tax year allowances right now

The new tax year has only just started. Yet, making the most of your allowances now, rather than waiting until March 2024, could make sense. Read on to find out why. When a new tax year starts on 6 April, many allowances reset, such as the: ISA...

04 May, 2023 / 0 Comments

51% of adults don’t have a will. Here’s why it should be a priority task

The benefits of having a will in place are well-documented, although if you don’t have a will, or haven’t updated it in some time, you’re not alone. A recent survey from MoneyAge has found that 51% of adults in the UK currently don’t have a...

04 May, 2023 / 0 Comments