The economic impact of coronavirus
Are you worried about the long-term economic impact of the coronavirus lockdown? If you are, you’re not alone. As the coronavirus pandemic is brought under control and restrictions are gradually lifted, concerns around the health risks are easing. However, taking their place are fears about what the lockdown and ongoing social distancing guidelines mean for
Covid-19 market volatility highlights differing investment attitudes of men and women
Men and women often take different approaches to financial issues, including investing. The market volatility experienced during the last few months as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted some of these differences. But is one way ‘right’? As governments around the world took action to stem the spread of coronavirus, stock markets reacted
The danger of holding too much cash
How much of your wealth do you hold in cash? Whilst it’s often viewed as the ‘safe’ option, there is a danger of your assets losing value in the long term and holding too much in cash too. It’s easy to see why people choose to hold large sums in cash. As it’s something we
Cashflow planning: Helping to answer ‘what if…’ questions
When you begin making a financial plan, you could be looking several decades ahead, and we all know the unexpected can derail even the best-laid plans. So, as you’re setting out goals, it’s not uncommon to wonder if you’d still be able to meet them if things outside of your control have an impact. When
What is the pension triple lock, and why is it important?
You may have seen recent headlines about the possibility of the pensions triple lock being scrapped in the near future. Whilst Boris Johnson has committed to honouring it, it’s still important to understand what it means and why it’s important for your retirement plans. What is the pension triple lock? The pension triple lock refers
