Is a buy-to-let investment worth it?
Multiple tax changes and the uncertainty surrounding Brexit hasn’t played in landlords’ favour, deeming a buy-to-let portfolio somewhat risky. But is all really lost?
Welcome to the 2019/20 tax year - here’s what’s changed
The 2019/20 tax year kicked off on 6 April 2019. We’ve summed up the most important updates to ensure you’re prepared for the new tax year.
Relevant life plans: is your business missing out?
Most people pay for life insurance on an individual basis. But, if you’re a company director, an alternative option could potentially save you thousands of pounds in insurance premiums.
What’s it like to be a woman in the financial planning industry?
Chartered independent financial adviser Sandra Saint talks about her career, and how the financial planning industry has changed for women.
Why seeing Pension Wise before a financial adviser might make sense
A financial adviser can help you prepare for a worry-free retirement. But before booking that all-important introductory meeting, it could prove useful to consult Pension Wise - the Government's free pension guidance service.
Monthly economic commentary: March 2019
Our chief economist, Colin Warren, looks at how the eurozone economy has slowed sharply over the last year or so, the challenges facing the region and the possible implications for financial market, in his latest economic commentary.
Tax year-end planning: avoiding withdrawal symptoms
Years of planning how best to put money into your portfolio can be ruined by not planning how to take it out again. Here we discuss the two main tax planning concerns for investors who are thinking of disinvesting
Monthly economic commentary: April 2019
Our chief economist, Colin Warren, looks at what’s causing investors to become increasingly cautious over the possibility of a US recession in his latest economic commentary.