British economy performing better than expected, figures show

The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures on the British economy are better than many financial analysts predicted.

The (more…)

How pensions advice can keep you secure in retirement

It’s a sad fact that many people have not made adequate financial plans to enjoy a good retirement lifestyle. As life expectancy grows, many people in their eighties find themselves in poverty.

The Chester area has (more…)

The five steps of financial planning

Financial planning is the process of making decisions about your money, and there are five steps to financial planning with which a financial planning advisor can help you.

The generous nature of (more…)

How estate management can protect Chester families’ wealth

Estate management aims to make the process of passing on your wealth and assets as smooth as possible after you die.

Many young professionals are (more…)

What is asset protection?

Asset protection is a type of wealth planning that protects assets from creditor claims. Most individual asset protection strategies are targeted at protecting what is usually a person’s most valuable asset – their home – although it (more…)

UK pension provisions lagging behind in Western world

A report by finance company UBS has found that the standard UK pension is among the poorest in the developed world.

The report looked at the retirement prospects of (more…)

Manufacture Live celebrates Liverpool’s manufacturing success

Manufacture Magazine is hosting the Manufacture Live event at Liverpool’s ACC Exhibition Centre this month.

Over 100 manufacturers are (more…)

Consumer debt rises as inflation creates financial pressure on households

The trade association UK Finance has revealed that credit card borrowing rose by 7.8% in 2017 compared to 2016.

The annual growth in (more…)

Don’t give your money to scammers

Everybody wants a high return investment, but investments that offer very high returns could be scams.

The charity AgeUK estimates that (more…)

How will interest rate rises affect your finances?

The Governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, has hinted that the Bank of England base interest rate will soon rise. Many financial experts believe that this will happen in November 2017, and expect it to (more…)