Thinking of privately educating your child?Private school fees have once again increased this year, with an average termly fee of £12,000 (£36,000 per year) for boarding schools and £5,064 (£15,191 per year) for day pupils. A Lifetime EndeavourAs data from the Independent Schools Council shows, sending your child to private school is a significant financial […]

The mantra of ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ is likely to have been a well-versed phrase for investors over the past year or so, as the pandemic profoundly impacted the investment landscape. The global impact of the virus has been the catalyst for a seismic shift in public behaviour. Investors should consider the implications of […]

Did you know that this expression about the envy of others dates all the way back to 1913, when a New York Globe comic strip ‘Keeping Up with the Joneses’ first appeared and created an enduring, meaningful expression? Even further back, envy was evident in biblical times; the Tenth Commandment is proof of that – […]

The pandemic has affected almost everyone in numerous different ways, whether that is financially, medically, or socially; its death toll has been appalling and overshadows everything. Fortunately, the vast majority have come through the pandemic, but the speed of recovery has been variable. Medically, many patients have recovered well, but some have prolonged symptoms which […]

The jobs market continues to show signs of recovery with the latest labour market statistics reporting a record rise in the number of employees on company payrolls, another decline in unemployment and a rise in job vacancies. Although the number of people in work remains well below pre-COVID levels, recently released ONS data has highlighted […]

Consumers lack confidence and understanding about issues relating to their pensions, according to two studies. The findings reveal the need for people to fully engage with their retirement planning. Overestimating State Pension Savers are confused about the amount of State Pension income to which they’re entitled, as well as the age at which it can […]

Savers disappointed by record-low interest rates are looking for new ways to make their money work harder this spring. With savings accounts offering minimal interest rates, some are pondering investing with the hope of reaping higher returns. Despite many families suffering reduced financial circumstances, others have managed to put away a surprising amount in savings […]

Whether 2021 is the year you’ve earmarked for your retirement or, due to the pandemic, you’ve decided to retire earlier than intended, it’s not too late to get your plans in place. Organisation is key to ensuring your retirement goes smoothly, even if it still seems a long way off, and we’re here to help […]

On 3 March, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, unveiled details of a three-part plan to continue giving support through the pandemic, to repair public finances once recovery is underway, and to lay foundations for the future economy. Mr Sunak opened his statement by revealing the most recent predictions from the Office for Budget Responsibility […]

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered his second Budget on 3 March declaring that “we will recover”. The key fiscal event, which had been delayed from the Autumn due to the pandemic, centred on a £65bn three-part plan designed to continue supporting British people and businesses through the pandemic, ‘fix’ the public finances once […]