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Your locus of control & Financial Planning
I’m about half way through reading an interesting book called The Organised Mind by Daniel Levitin. “This book will take […]
Julia Docker
Aug 26, 20152 min read


Reasons to ignore the Great Fall of China
What an exciting start to the week! I’ve been busy overindulging on room service, enjoying a short honeymoon break with […]
Julia Docker
Aug 25, 20153 min read


Turning to the stock market to help fund retirement
Could the stock market help fund your retirement? According to new research from Saga Share Direct, one in three have […]
Julia Docker
Aug 25, 20152 min read


Parents paying for University costs
It’s nearly that time of year again, when children fly the nest and head off to University for the first […]
Julia Docker
Aug 24, 20152 min read


Week in review: Friday 21st August 2015
As we head rapidly towards the end of the week, here is the latest roundup from Informed Choice; our week […]
Julia Docker
Aug 21, 20152 min read


Informed Choice Podcast 037: Money lessons from the very rich
This week in episode 37 of the Informed Choice Podcast, Martin talks about the most important money lessons from the […]
Julia Docker
Aug 21, 20153 min read


Are you an aspirational saver?
Saving is good. Saving for a specific goal is better. New research from M&S Bank has found that while nearly […]
Julia Docker
Aug 19, 20152 min read


George Osborne is after your money!
Since the Freedom and Choice in Pensions changes introduced in April, savers have taken nearly £1.8billion pounds from their pension […]
Julia Docker
Aug 18, 20152 min read


How much does residential care cost?
How long is a piece of string? As Financial Planners with a specialism in care fees planning, we often talk […]
Julia Docker
Aug 17, 20153 min read


Week in review: 14th August 2015
Sunshine and showers. Sunshine and torrential thunderstorms. It’s been another week of typical British summer weather here in Cranleigh, although […]
Julia Docker
Aug 14, 20152 min read


ICP036 – Sharks, Pre-Pups & 50 Cent
This week in episode 36 of the Informed Choice Podcast, Martin talks about investment sharks who are after your pension […]
Julia Docker
Aug 14, 20153 min read


German car brands & your Financial Planning
I’m a BMW driver. Please don’t hate me. With that minor confession (and request) out of the way, it was […]
Julia Docker
Aug 13, 20152 min read


£71.54 a week in spare cash will make you happy
The happiest people in Britain have £71.54 a week in spare cash, according to new research. The Cash Happy study […]
Julia Docker
Aug 12, 20152 min read


What is going on in China?
Today we have witnessed some fairly big economic moves in China. The second largest economy in the world has devalued its […]
Julia Docker
Aug 11, 20152 min read


Relying on inheritance windfalls
Are you relying on an inheritance to secure your financial future? If you are, you’re not alone. New research suggests […]
Julia Docker
Aug 11, 20152 min read


Cranleigh Classical Recital Series 2015/16
Informed Choice is pleased to be sponsoring the new Classical Recital Series for 2015/16, which takes place from October at […]
Julia Docker
Aug 10, 20151 min read


Week in review: 7th August 2015
This week the Informed Choice team has been writing about how to save £450,000 off the price of a house, […]
Julia Docker
Aug 7, 20152 min read


ICP035 – What’s so bad about getting old?
This week in episode 35 of the Informed Choice Podcast, Martin answers a listener question about whether cautious investors should […]
Julia Docker
Aug 7, 20152 min read


Care fees rise 2.2% in the South East
The cost of care fees is rising, up by 2.2% in the South East of England during the past year. […]
Julia Docker
Aug 6, 20152 min read


Avoiding the pension scammers
I recently appeared as a guest on Eagle Radio, talking about avoiding the pension scammers. The following is a transcript […]
Julia Docker
Aug 5, 20153 min read
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