Professional recognition is not a substitute for good financial advice, but it can provide useful independent context about an adviser’s work, contribution and professional development. In 2026, Chris Hopkins has …
Ensuring your estate is distributed in line with your wishes For most of us in the UK, life follows a familiar path. We buy our first home, start a family, …
Your income supports your lifestyle, your home and the people who depend on you. However, many people do not know what financial support would be available if they died, became …
Life insurance is one of those subjects that many people know they should consider but often put off. Nobody particularly enjoys thinking about what might happen if they were no …
Most people insure their home, car and mobile phone. However, fewer people consider how they would manage financially if they were diagnosed with a serious illness. A major medical diagnosis …
Your income pays for almost everything else in your life: your home, food, utilities, travel, family costs, savings and pension contributions. Yet while many people insure their possessions, their income …
Empowering your future with greater pension freedom Planning for retirement is a crucial step in securing your financial stability for the years ahead. For those seeking greater involvement in how …
An increasing number of estates are falling within the tax net every year An increasing number of estates are falling within the Inheritance Tax net each year, largely due to …
Has the financial reality of retirement fallen short of expectations? Amid rising living costs and market uncertainty, ‘unretiring’ is a growing trend. Research shows that one in six retirees (16%) …
Geopolitical events, such as those in the Middle East, often introduce uncertainty into global markets, affecting energy prices, trade routes and investor sentiment. While these events can be unsettling, reacting …