Investment Director Charles Bathurst-Norman of J M Finn reflects on the global macroeconomic and geopolitical environment in 2023 and explains his cautious optimism for the year ahead. 2023 started with low expectations for global growth and elevated f …
Today, Thursday 3 August 2023, the Bank of England base rate increased yet again. It rose by 0.25 percentage points, now standing at 5.25% – a 15-year high. It is the 14th time the central bank has raised rates after it first lifted them to 0.25% from …
A common question that we are asked by new clients is, “how much money do I need to retire?” It is a question with no straightforward answer, as the amount of money needed depends on a variety of factors, such as your lifestyle expectations, health, an …
Your pension is almost certainly the most essential part of retirement planning. They can provide a reliable, guaranteed source of income for life, with some shrewd forward-planning, will help you to maintain the lifestyle in retirement that you have g …
Paying taxes is a necessary part of life, but nobody wants to pay more than they have to. The good news is that there are many ways to save in a tax efficient manner in the UK. By taking advantage of tax reliefs, allowances and exemptions, you can lega …
Interest rates have now risen for the 10th time in a row, meaning that banks are paying you more on your savings than at any point in the past decade. At the same time, the markets are performing well, with the FTSE 100 hitting an all-time high at the …
This afternoon’s budget has been rather an explosive one, with major changes announced concerning pensions, childcare, and benefits in a bid to boost economic growth. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the measures from what has been called the “back to …