23
Nov
2018
Ten steps to securing your financial future
In my last few blog posts we’ve focussed on things to avoid, like: The promise of ‘Brexit-Proof’ portfolios, based on vague speculation;... Read More
10
Oct
2018
The problem with ‘Brexit-Proof’ portfolios
Brexit continues to dominate headlines here in the UK and abroad. Big businesses are blaming it for falling profits, Boris Johnson is... Read More
19
Sep
2018
Fake news and financial pornography
Sensationalist media is nothing new, but in the past ten years the number of delivery formats, and hence the sheer quantity of... Read More
20
Aug
2018
Don’t go chasing gains: What financial advice isn’t
There are no short-cuts in financial planning, no big gain guarantees, no quick wins. The financial services profession still has an image... Read More
6
Aug
2018
Pensions: Should I tidy them up?
How many pensions do you have? In pre-retirement, that might be more difficult to answer than you anticipate; career aspirations have changed... Read More
30
Jul
2018
What training for a triathlon taught me about financial planning
Over the years I’ve found that the best way for me to stay fit and keep up a regular exercise routine is... Read More
17
Jul
2018
How much should you be saving for retirement? Three rules of thumb, analysed
With rising rent and the average student in England graduating with £50,000 of debt, the last consideration for some might be pension... Read More
26
Jun
2018
The real value of financial advice
I’m lucky, I see the value of the advice I give to clients every day of my working life. That’s by no... Read More







