Are your finances prepared for a recession?
In his Summer Statement, the Chancellor announced how he intends to minimise the economic consequences of the expected recession. Should...
Emergency fund building and rebuilding
In my last post, I wrote about how much you should save up for emergencies, which should take account of:...
How much should you set aside for financial emergencies?
As a nation, our financial resilience has been put to the test over the last few months. Fortunately, for many...
Have we given up on financial education?
It was sad to learn this week that magazines Money Observer and Moneywise will close next month, after a combined...
Paying for Covid-19
Around the world, central banks and governments have taken decisive action in an attempt to minimize the economic effects of...
How the taxman helps you to help your family in these difficult times
In my last couple of blog posts, I have looked at how you can give financial assistance to your children...
Practical steps to help your family in these difficult times
In my previous post, I suggested that the first thing you should do if you are worried about your children’s...
What’s the best way to help my family in these difficult times?
Over the last couple of weeks, my conversations with clients have changed. When we started to realise how serious the...
Supporting investment decisions
In light of recent stock market volatility, the role of the Financial Planner in supporting investment decisions has never been...
What to do when your emergency fund runs low
On page 1 of “Financial Planning for Dummies”, it tells you to create an emergency fund for a rainy day....