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The ultimate transition point
In my recent blog posts about transition events in a person’s life I spoke about the need for a Financial […]
Julia Docker
Jan 22, 20192 min read
Cranleigh reaches RHS Britain in Bloom 2019 finals
One of the community causes we’re proud to support here at Informed Choice is Cranleigh in Bloom. Martin is chairman […]
Julia Docker
Jan 21, 20192 min read
How to make your retirement less taxing
One of the most powerful ways to boost your income and capital in retirement, and to increase the amounts you […]
Julia Docker
Jan 21, 20194 min read
Jack Bogle and his multi-billion pound contribution to all investors
The investment industry is remembering passive investing pioneer Jack Bogle following his death at the age of 89. As founder […]
Julia Docker
Jan 17, 20193 min read
The dangers of white, middle aged, middle class investment managers
Are white, middle-aged, middle-class investment managers dangerous? I recently a seminar presented by one of the leading investment houses. At […]
Julia Docker
Jan 16, 20192 min read
Brexit uncertainty continues with historic Commons vote
If you were looking forward to some certainty over the direction of Brexit emerging from the House of Commons this […]
Julia Docker
Jan 15, 20193 min read
Further transition to a Financial Plan
Following on from part one of my blog post last week, I’m continuing our look at life’s transition points. These […]
Julia Docker
Jan 15, 20193 min read
Death week informs retirement income planning
Last week was aptly named “death, divorce and debt” week. Martin covered this phenomena in detail last Friday in another […]
Julia Docker
Jan 14, 20192 min read
This is why economic recession fears are premature
Market commentators were quick to link an inverted yield curve in the US towards the end of last year to […]
Julia Docker
Jan 12, 20193 min read
Always consider the alternatives
I had a great meeting on Tuesday morning with a lovely retired couple. They came to see me at the […]
Julia Docker
Jan 10, 20192 min read
Pension cold calls are now illegal – here’s how to keep your retirement fund safe
A new law has come into force which makes it illegal for companies to cold call about pensions. The ban […]
Julia Docker
Jan 9, 20193 min read
Transition to a Financial Plan
Financial Planning is a process that adds real value to a person’s life when they are at a transitional stage […]
Julia Docker
Jan 8, 20193 min read
Four retirement risks you need to understand
Modern retirement isn’t a straightforward business. Our grandparents were sent home from work at 65 or 60, with a guaranteed […]
Julia Docker
Jan 7, 20194 min read
Are you an Informed Choice client?
Are you one of our clients here at Informed Choice? We would know if you were and so would you […]
Julia Docker
Jan 4, 20192 min read
Return on life or return on investments?
I attended a conference in the middle of 2018 on the subject of the future of Financial Planning. I know […]
Julia Docker
Jan 3, 20192 min read
Wealth tax reforms could result in an extra £7bn a year of taxation
Death and taxes. The only two things said to be certain in life. As the country moves ever closer towards […]
Julia Docker
Jan 3, 20194 min read
Investment & Economic Update January 2019
In our latest monthly investment update for January 2019, we look at how the investment markets, global economy and commodity […]
Julia Docker
Jan 2, 20194 min read
Falling off a cliff edge
One of the delights of doing this job is to demonstrate to certain clients that they simply have enough. They […]
Julia Docker
Jan 2, 20192 min read
Was 2018 really so bad for retirement income seekers?
If you were to read the financial sections of the New Year financial press, you’d imagine that 2018 was a […]
Julia Docker
Dec 31, 20183 min read
Reflecting on 2018 at Informed Choice
As 2018 draws to a close and we look ahead to 2019, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on what […]
Julia Docker
Dec 31, 20182 min read
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