7 powerful investment lessons from Warren Buffett
The pandemic has led to more people taking control of their finances and investing. If you’re looking for some investing tips, the following pearls of wisdom from Warren Buffett are a great place to start. Known as a businessman and philanthropist, Warren Buffett consistently ranks on lists of the world’s richest people, with an estimated
The history of investing: What the past can teach us about market cycles
2020 was an eventful year. The pandemic and subsequent lockdowns around the world had a huge impact on life, which inevitably affected stock markets and investment portfolios. The stock market volatility experienced a year ago will be fresh in the mind of investors, but the crash wasn’t unique. Investors have experienced ups and down for
Why planning for the 2021/22 tax year now is a fantastic idea
The 2020/21 tax year hasn’t even finished yet, but it’s the perfect time to start thinking about the next 12 months. While this time of the year is often associated with using up allowances before the deadline, getting a head start on 2021/22 can be just as beneficial. The new tax year starts on April
Remain alert when accessing your pension, over £30m has been lost to fraud in 3 years
It’s been six years since Pension Freedoms were introduced. They gave retirees more choice in how they accessed their pension, and increased the need to make important decisions about how and when to do so. Unfortunately, it’s also made pensions an attractive target for fraudsters. In recent weeks, the lack of Pension Freedom safeguards, causing
Budget 2021 – The winners and losers
A year ago, Rishi Sunak delivered his first Budget just as the pandemic began to take hold. While his £30 billion package sounded significant, it’s a sum that has paled into insignificance over the last 12 months as the chancellor has spent £280 billion shoring up the UK economy. As the chancellor acknowledged in his
