In the popular TV program MasterChef, contestants face a series of cooking challenges. From low quality ingredients to inadequate preparation to poor implementation, so many things can, and do, go wrong. It’s a bit like investing.
The media would have you believe that a successful investment experience comes from picking stocks, timing your entry and exit points, making accurate predictions and outguessing the
market. Is there a better way?
In our guide to the Autumn Statement 2014, we look at the main points that could affect you on tax, savings and spending.
A frequent complaint from would-be investors is that “uncertainty” is what keeps them out of the financial markets. “I’ll stay in cash until the direction becomes clearer,” they will say. So when has there ever been total clarity? Read the article here: The Certainty Principle – 300kb PDF.
In investment, risk and return are related. In other words, the price of earning a return is accepting some level of risk. But not every risk is worth taking.
While most self-delusions are relatively costless, those relating to investment can come with a hefty price tag….
In this article we look at some of the different things to think about when considering funding private school education for your children.
With the end of the tax year fast approaching (5th April 2014), we thought we would share with you our ten tips to make the most of this financial planning deadline.
What are the implications of last years government announced that it would allow AIM listed shares to be held within an ISA wrapper.
At this time of year we are often bombarded with articles in the press about making New Year’s resolutions especially where our investments are concerned.
How many times have you worked with a client and in the middle of a meeting you see them experience the light bulb moment – that moment of clarity when everything falls into place?
There are a myriad of choices confronting those coming up to retirement in terms of switching on an income from their accumulated pension fund. Which retirement option is likely to be most beneficial to you?
Two colleagues went on vacation separately. One had a great time. The other had a miserable experience. Their respective stories provide valuable lessons, not just about taking a holiday, but about investment.
In this bulletin we will look at the changes The Finance Act 2013 brings in detail and discuss what action pension savers need to take.
Summer holidays – With the distractions of work slightly subdued it can be a time to review your financial ‘To Do’ list. In this article we offer ten things you might want to consider: