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Death of the tax return
In the Budget last year, the government set out the vision for a transformed tax system that could mean the death […]
Julia Docker
Aug 23, 20162 min read


Covering the cost of university
The publication of A-level results today will have many prospective students thinking ahead to the reality of university life and […]
Julia Docker
Aug 18, 20163 min read


Price inflation continues to rise
Price inflation continues to rise last month, according to the latest set of official figures. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) […]
Julia Docker
Aug 16, 20163 min read


Holidays, wellbeing & happiness
Have you been anywhere nice for your summer holiday this year? According to new research from the insurer SunLife, we […]
Julia Docker
Aug 15, 20162 min read


What do low interest rates mean for your retirement?
The Bank of England has maintained interest rates at the historic low of 0.5% since March 2009. Interest rates subsequently […]
Julia Docker
Aug 10, 20161 min read


What is the purpose of your property wealth?
Property prices have continued to rise, with the average value of a UK property exceeding £205,000 for the first time […]
Julia Docker
Aug 4, 20163 min read


Informed Choice Radio 101: Laura Thurlow, Love of Humanity
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Julia Docker
Aug 3, 20162 min read


Doubts over long-term financial security for women
Women often face different financial challenges to men, as a result of which their long-term financial security can be put […]
Julia Docker
Aug 2, 20163 min read


Informed Choice Radio 099: Steve Webb, Politics of Pensions
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Julia Docker
Jul 27, 20162 min read


Why are women failing to close the retirement savings gap?
Only one in ten women in the UK are on track to save for the retirement income they want. The new […]
Julia Docker
Jul 25, 20163 min read


Downsizing delusion threatens retirement incomes
Does your retirement plan involve downsizing property to generate an income in later life? If downsizing is part of your […]
Julia Docker
Jul 21, 20164 min read


School summer holidays set to cost families £640
School summer holidays set to cost families £640 Schools across the country are breaking up for the summer holidays, but […]
Julia Docker
Jul 14, 20162 min read


Parents putting financial health at risk for university funding
Why are parents putting their financial health at risk for university fees funding? According to the Sutton Trust, graduates from […]
Julia Docker
Jul 11, 20163 min read


Your health is at risk because of this
New research conducted by Royal London has found that there has been an increase of diagnoses of serious illnesses. What’s […]
Julia Docker
Jun 30, 20163 min read


Informed Choice Radio 091: Andrew Scott, The 100 Year Life
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Julia Docker
Jun 29, 20162 min read


How does your spending compare to others?
When we construct a comprehensive Financial Plan for our clients, we are often asked how their financial position compares to […]
Julia Docker
Jun 28, 20162 min read


Engaging with investing & personal finances
Better investment knowledge is something that everybody would like to have. A good understanding of investment can enable you to […]
Julia Docker
Jun 23, 20162 min read


Informed Choice Radio 089: Kathryn & Alan Knowles, Life Insurance & Zombies
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Julia Docker
Jun 22, 20162 min read


Price increase for the under 30’s
Under 30s are experiencing a big price increase with higher price inflation for the goods and services they consume. What […]
Julia Docker
Jun 21, 20162 min read


How to spend your money when the mortgage has been paid off
Nothing is more satisfying than finally paying off your mortgage. It brings people relief but also a little extra cash […]
Julia Docker
Jun 16, 20162 min read
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