Heard the one about the Mexican Fisherman?
As challenging a year as 2020 has been, in the course of my work I’m seeing a marked shift in people’s outlook and what they want for their lives – spending so much …
Announcing our new Mortgage Advice Service
Our mission to be a one-stop shop for all of your financial needs, so I’m delighted to announce the launch of Arkenstone’s Mortgage Advice Service.
This couldn’t be more timely given the very …
Economy down, markets up?
A recurring conversation with clients and fund managers of late has been around the current relationship between the economy and the stock market.
Some find it hard to fathom that stock markets can experience positive weeks …
Are you following the science?
The expression “following the science” has become a bit of a tired old trope in recent months, but that shouldn’t detract from the fact that the scientific method has helped to enrich our lives.
In …
Plan for the best, prepare for the worst
The extent to which people and businesses are being financially impacted right now reinforces just how important it is to plan for the best and prepare for the worst. This adage applies …
The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered his inaugural Budget to parliament on 11 March 2020, amid the backdrop of a growing threat to the economy from the global outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) – this Budget he announced …
Inheritance Tax – don’t let your heir(s) down
In my 20 years as an IFA, I’ve found there’s one subject that people really don’t like to talk or think about too much – death. More specifically, their own death.
Starting …
Well…nobody’s perfect
Picture the scene. You’ve spent the weekend putting up new bedroom shelves only to see them collapse when your other half pops in to admire your handiwork. Do you take the hammer to the timber now lying askew …
What’s your 2020 vision?
Are you one for making New Year’s resolutions? Personally, I struggle to remember the ones I made last year or whether I kept any of them.
I suspect those I did make may have had some …
Property – is it the right investment for you?
We’re obsessed with property values in this country and the fluctuating fortunes of the market has a major bearing on people’s general financial confidence and sense of security.
A recent report …