How seeking financial advice can help you if you’re leaving the armed forces
After years of service, the prospect of settling down into civilian life can be appealing for many veterans. This is an opportunity to buy a home, spend more time with your loved ones, and enjoy a significantly less stressful lifestyle. Of course, for anyone about to make this change, knowing how to effectively manage your […]
3 key signs of financial abuse to look out for and how a financial planner can help
When people talk about domestic abuse, they tend to focus on the physical and emotional aspects of it. Due to this, financial abuse is often overlooked. This insidious form of manipulation is also much more common than you might expect. According to figures from the Financial Conduct Authority, one in five women and one in […]
Cutting through the jargon: What is stagflation?
As you probably know, the coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on the UK economy throughout 2020 and 2021. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), published in the Guardian, the UK economy shrank by 9.9% in 2020. While there has been some recovery since the initial drop in spring of […]
3 useful ways your parents can help you get onto the property ladder
Buying your first home is a major life milestone but, in recent years, it has been increasingly difficult for young people to take this important first step onto the property ladder. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics, as of July 2021, the average UK house price now stands at £256,000. This is […]
National Insurance and Dividend Tax rise as government suspends State Pension triple lock
This week, the government has made two major policy announcements that are likely to directly affect your finances. A much-anticipated National Insurance rise will result in an increased burden on workers including, for the first time, those above State Pension Age. In addition, the government has suspended the State Pension triple lock, meaning that pensioners […]
We’re excited to announce our official opening party!
We’re excited to announce that we’ll be hosting our office opening party on Saturday 11 September! Everyone is more than welcome to come down and visit, we hope to see you there. Please feel free to bring the whole family, we have plenty of activities to keep the kids happy, including: Face painting Animal petting […]
4 key reasons why you should speak to a financial planner if you’re getting divorced
Making the decision to end a marriage can be a life-changing one and can affect your wellbeing in a number of ways. However, one potential pitfall is that it can be easy to overlook the financial implications of divorce while you’re working through the emotional ones. If you’re in the process of getting divorced, working […]
What the UK housing market could look like post-pandemic
The UK housing market has seen strong growth during the pandemic, despite the double whammy effect of Brexit and the national lockdowns. According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), UK average house prices have increased by 13.2% in the year to June 2021. This has been a pleasant surprise to […]
Busting the 3 biggest myths of financial protection
Protection can be an essential part of anyone’s financial plan, as it can act as a useful safety net in case the worst were to happen. However, despite the benefits that it can offer, many people are hesitant to take out protection. According to a recent study published in FT Adviser, two-fifths of homeowners were […]
Michelle Boakes is a Woman of the Year finalist!
I’m honoured to announce that I’ve recently been named as a finalist for the Woman of the Year – Vulnerable Client Care award. The Women In Financial Advice Awards were created to help celebrate the achievements of women working within the financial advice community, as well as the financial services sectors that work to provide […]
