If you have a financial adviser, it might be asking yourself if you're getting value for money. Here are some things to consider...
How to make sure you get the retirement you’ve always wanted
If your definition of forward planning is deciding what to do on the weekend or where to go on holiday, the idea of planning for your future may seem frightening. However, whether we like it or not, retirement creeps up fast so it pays to be prepared for it. Whether you’re 20 years from retirement…
Thinking of going freelance? These are the key financial considerations
Ditching your job and setting up our own businesses is the ultimate dream for many of us. But, while ditching the morning commute might seem attractive, being your own boss is no walk in the park. Going it alone requires an enormous amount of planning and organisation and, arguably, you need to be even better…
Dealing with debt: This is the help you might need
Dealing with debt can be one of the most stressful and lonely things we ever experience. Often, it can feel like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. But it helps to remember that you’re not alone. A recent study by Nationwide, the UK’s largest building society, reveals that around six in…
A beginner’s guide to investing – part two: common types of investments and how to access them
By Hayley Millhouse Head of Advisory Services, evestor In my previous post, I ran through some ways you might want to seek advice before investing your money. Next, we’re looking at various ways of investing and how you access those opportunities. First thing to consider is what you are saving for. It might be a…
A beginner’s guide to investing – part one: should you get advice?
By Hayley Millhouse Head of Advisory Services, evestor Let’s face it, investing can seem less than thrilling. There are far more exciting things to spend your money on, such as holidays or a nice new car. But there comes a point when you’ve got to stop listening to your inner teenager and plan for the…