Did you know that around 27 million adults in the UK have not made a will? This can have serious consequences, especially if you’re a parent. Dying without a will means the law will simply run its course, often against your wishes. It’s a huge risk that leaves you powerless over your assets. Why A […]
Blog
Fourth Quarter Review of SEI’s Strategic Portfolios
February 2019
I thought you might be interested to read about one of our Investment House’s views on the Fourth Quarter of last year and their views on the Economic Outlook. We use SEI, as an Investment House, quite often and they have a good track record. They say: Market overview An enthusiastic start to 2018 for […]
‘My mother-in-law put a curse on me’: Some terrible tax excuses
January 2019
That’s right, it’s back! HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has released its annual list of worst excuses for missing the self-assessment deadline. This year the excuses do not disappoint. They are wild, weird and wonderfully imaginative. Excuse number one: My mother-in-law is a witch and put a curse on me… Excuse number two: I’m too […]
Five things Investors should not fear this year
January 2019
Terence Moll is a chief strategist at Seven Investment Management and a well respected voice in financial circles. In an Article he wrote recently in New Model Adviser, he muses over why investors should not be worried? He thinks fears are exaggerated – and they actually have plenty to be cheerful about. Here are five […]
Watchdog finds over-50s misled by funeral cover claims
January 2019
Just a point to note from last weekend’s Telegraph. People aged over 50 are being misled by life insurers that imply their policies will cover funeral costs in full but instead leave families with bills to pay, according to an Article in the said newspaper. As a result, the Financial Conduct Authority has issued a […]
Savers urged to be vigilant after fraudsters steal £202m from pensions
January 2019
I noticed this piece in the Mail on Sunday and found it to be very disturbing. The Insolvency Service, which is a part of the Department for Business, has shut down some 24 companies guilty of pension abuse since 2015, according to this Mail on Sunday piece. Around 3,750 victims have been affected, including both […]