Author: Daniel_Walton

3 important figures to review on your payslip to manage your short- and long-term finances effectively

How much attention do you give your payslip? You might glance at it if you’ve worked additional hours or are expecting a bonus, but otherwise, you may pay no attention at all. Yet, looking over the information regularly could help you manage your finances. The Pay...

09 January, 2024 / 0 Comments

4 insightful property market predictions for 2024

The property market experienced challenges in 2023, which may have affected your outgoings. But what could affect house prices and mortgages in 2024? Last year, rising interest rates as the Bank of England (BoE) sought to tackle high inflation led to millions of homeowners facing soaring...

09 January, 2024 / 0 Comments

The feel-good news stories you might have missed in 2023

The start of the new year is the perfect time to reflect on what has happened over the past 12 months. Although the news often focuses on disheartening events, there are plenty of heartwarming stories out there that can restore your faith in humanity. From science...

09 January, 2024 / 0 Comments

Why the numbers are essential for successful financial planning

When creating a financial plan, you often start with your goals. After all, setting out your aspirations first lets you create a plan that’s tailored to you. Yet, understanding your numbers is just as crucial for successful financial planning and they could help you understand...

09 January, 2024 / 0 Comments

Everything you need to know about the 2023 Autumn Statement

On 22 November 2023, chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Autumn Statement against a backdrop of a cost of living crisis and a looming general election. It’s been a challenging year with inflation dominating headlines. While inflation has fallen, it’s still higher than the Bank of England’s...

23 November, 2023 / 0 Comments

Financial security is the most important retirement goal for 9 in 10 Brits

When you think about the most popular retirement dreams, an adventurous cruise or having time to put your feet up might come to mind. Yet, a survey found the most common goal for retirement is to achieve financial security. According to Legal & General, a huge...

05 October, 2023 / 0 Comments

40 years of critical illness cover: Could it improve your financial security?

Critical illness cover has been used to form people’s financial safety nets since 1983. Four decades on, it could improve your financial resilience and provide a cash injection when you need it most. Critical illness cover is a type of financial protection that would pay out...

05 October, 2023 / 0 Comments

3 essential factors to consider if you plan to gift wealth to avoid Inheritance Tax

Figures suggest more families are gifting to avoid Inheritance Tax (IHT). While passing on assets to loved ones may seem like a clear solution, it isn’t always so simple. More estates are becoming liable for IHT as thresholds for paying the tax are frozen. The Office...

05 October, 2023 / 0 Comments

5 common mistakes when writing a will that a solicitor could help you avoid

A will provides a way to state who you’d like to receive your assets when you pass away. While you don’t need to work with a solicitor when writing a will, doing so could help you avoid mistakes. Will Aid is taking place in November and...

05 October, 2023 / 0 Comments

Inflation has cost savers £113 billion in real terms in the last year

High inflation over the last year has collectively cost savers billions of pounds in real terms, according to an Independent report. Have you considered the effect the rising cost of living could have on your wealth? While inflation may not reduce how much you have in...

05 October, 2023 / 0 Comments