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June Market Commentary

Introduction  For the second month in a row, we went back to the previous month’s Commentary before we wrote a word. How did we leave April in this rapidly changing…

Why even financial planners need financial planners

You may find it surprising to learn that even financial planners use financial planners. Surely, they know it all already, don’t they? Don’t they just follow their own advice? Let’s…

How to spot fake news

Social media and online platforms are full of misinformation and fake news at the best of times so in the midst of a pandemic, the problem only escalates. Conspiracy theories,…

Mortgage payment holidays: what you need to know

Over 1.8 million mortgage customers have taken a mortgage payment holiday to date. According to UK Finance, this equates to one in six mortgage borrowers and is for an average…

May Market Commentary

Introduction  Right now, even a week seems a long time in the news agenda. Remembering the end of March, when we wrote our last Market Commentary, feels like looking back…

How to reduce your monthly expenses

Many workers have lost their jobs, accepted part-time hours or been put on furlough as a result of the economic disruption caused by COVID-19. According to the Centre for Economics…