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Cranleigh in Bloom 2015 Prize Giving
Andy was pleased to represent Informed Choice at the Cranleigh in Bloom 2015 Prize Giving Tea Party. It took place […]
Julia Docker
Sep 16, 20151 min read


Why are IFAs recommending multi-asset funds?
I was invited by BrightTALK to take part in their Multi-Asset Summit today, presenting a live webinar this morning about […]
Julia Docker
Sep 16, 20151 min read


100 days to get financially fit for Christmas
With 100 days to go until Christmas, now is the time to consider how to become financially fit for this […]
Julia Docker
Sep 16, 20152 min read


Time to review your National Savings cash ISA?
It could be time to review your National Savings cash ISA, after NS&I announced a cut to their interests rates […]
Julia Docker
Sep 15, 20151 min read


Private school fees rise, again
It’s September and the children are back to school. For parents who have chosen private education for their offspring, paying […]
Julia Docker
Sep 14, 20152 min read


Week in review: 11th September 2015
It’s all been happening in Cranleigh this week. Our local newspaper, the Surrey Advertiser, has a front page splash today […]
Julia Docker
Sep 11, 20151 min read


Informed Choice Podcast 40 – Greedy, spoiled, self-absorbed Baby Boomers
This week in episode 40 of the Informed Choice Podcast, Martin talks about the causes of intergenerational wealth inequality, whether Alzheimer’s […]
Julia Docker
Sep 11, 20153 min read


More TEE, Chancellor?
If you are currently enjoying income tax relief on the pension contributions that you pay then make the most of […]
Julia Docker
Sep 10, 20152 min read


Reducing loneliness & social isolation in older people
A new report from the International Longevity Centre (ILC-UK) has concluded that residential housing with flexible care provision can have […]
Julia Docker
Sep 10, 20152 min read


Autumn Statement date announced
A date for the Autumn Statement has been announced, with the speech to parliament set to take place on Wednesday 25th […]
Julia Docker
Sep 9, 20151 min read


Will the Fed hike interest rates this month?
Investors are keenly watching the US of A to see if the Federal Reserve will start to hike interest rates […]
Julia Docker
Sep 8, 20152 min read


Living near the best schools
Ryan has this first day at primary school today. I’m writing this on Sunday afternoon and scheduling it to post […]
Julia Docker
Sep 7, 20152 min read


Week in review: Friday 4th September 2015
With a shorter than usual working week following the Bank Holiday weekend, the Informed Choice team were delighted to welcome […]
Julia Docker
Sep 4, 20152 min read


Informed Choice Podcast 039: Time Perspectives, Longevity & Doing Nothing
This week in episode 39 of the Informed Choice Podcast, Martin talks about time perspectives for retirement planning, what it means […]
Julia Docker
Sep 4, 20153 min read


Back to school blues
After what feels like a relatively short summer holiday, our daughter Lottie went back to school today. My wife Becky […]
Julia Docker
Sep 3, 20152 min read


Monthly Investment Update – September 2015
The FTSE 100 index of leading UK companies finished August with its worst monthly decline since May 2012, following fears […]
Julia Docker
Sep 1, 20153 min read


Weddings & financial stress
Weddings can result in a great deal of financial stress, and not just for the couples getting married. Becky and […]
Julia Docker
Sep 1, 20152 min read


Repaying your mortgage with your pension
One of the potential consequences of the new pension freedom rules introduced in April was a rise in the number […]
Julia Docker
Aug 31, 20152 min read


Week in review: Friday 28th August 2015
It’s been another busy week for the Informed Choice team, with our managing director Martin Bamford getting married to Becky […]
Julia Docker
Aug 28, 20152 min read


Informed Choice Podcast 038: The Great Fall of China
This week in episode 38 of the Informed Choice Podcast, Martin talks about the Great Fall of China, signs you might […]
Julia Docker
Aug 28, 20153 min read
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