by Brian Downton | J, Oct, 2017 | blog, Pensions
Have you ever stopped to think about the monthly income you’d need to provide for a comfortable retirement? If you’re thinking it would be the equivalent of your current salary you’ve probably overestimated. Remember, by the time you retire, you will...
by Brian Downton | J, Oct, 2017 | Charity Blog
Welcome to my latest Charity blog post. September was a fantastic month for me filled with some challenging events towards my fundraising and a bit of exciting news, coming up shortly! On 10th September I took part in the Demelza 10K run. On 17th September I took part...
by Brian Downton | J, Oct, 2017 | blog, general
Are you covered if your DIY goes awry? With a free supply of hints, tips and video guides available at the click of a button, you might feel confident about saving a bit of money and tackling tasks that you would otherwise leave to an expert. Before you get started...
by Brian Downton | J, Oct, 2017 | blog, mortgages
With so many mortgage lenders offering their products on the high street and online, it can be tempting to cut out the middleman and ‘go direct’. When you’re making such a huge financial commitment, the guidance you can get from a qualified mortgage adviser can be...
by Brian Downton | J, Sep, 2017 | blog, general
Most of us would like to reduce our outgoings and put a bit more money away each month, so here are our tips to help cut out unnecessary spending. Write a budget Creating a monthly budget plan can seem like a hassle at first, but it is the most effective tool to track...
by Brian Downton | J, Sep, 2017 | blog, protection
Have you upgraded your mobile phone in the past two years? If the answer’s yes, your choice may have been driven by a change in your needs or wants. Perhaps you opted for a better deal, a different contract, or a handset with new features that weren’t available with...
by Brian Downton | J, Sep, 2017 | blog, wealth-management
Investment jargon explained. In this post, we explain everything from ‘asset classes’ to ‘default risk’. Assets: anything an individual, company or fund owns which has economic (tradable) value. Asset classes: Groups of securities or investments with similar...
by Brian Downton | J, Sep, 2017 | blog, protection
Millions of pet owners have purchased insurance in case of an expensive trip to the vet, but who will pick up the bill if something happens to you? Many pet owners will know the stress and financial burden caused by an expensive vet’s bill and have taken out pet...
