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2nd December 2011

State Pension age changes accelerated……for the last time?

You may have heard the details of the Autumn statement on Tuesday 29th November, which was slightly overshadowed in press coverage by the mass strike on Wednesday. State pension age will now increase to 67 for men and women in stages between 2026 and 2028.
You may have heard the details of the Autumn statement on Tuesday 29th November, which was slightly overshadowed in press coverage by the mass strike on Wednesday. State pension age will now increase to 67 for men and women in stages between 2026 and 2028.

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2nd December 2011

The real cost of Christmas

Buying all the presents in “The 12 Days of Christmas” carol looks like costing us over $800 more than last year it would seem, according to the Christmas Price Index (CPI) published by US based PNC Financial Services. Now in its 28th year the entertaining survey sees just a 3.5%
Buying all the presents in “The 12 Days of Christmas” carol looks like costing us over $800 more than last year it would seem, according to the Christmas Price Index (CPI) published by US based PNC Financial Services. Now in its 28th year the entertaining survey sees just a 3.5%

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2nd December 2011

Increased State Pension Age

The Autumn statement, delivered by the Chancellor on 29th November 2011, outlined an acceleration to the planned increase of state pension age from 66 to 67. Orginally planned between 2034 and 2036 the announcement means the increase will be implemented between 2026 and 2028. This will mean that people
The Autumn statement, delivered by the Chancellor on 29th November 2011, outlined an acceleration to the planned increase of state pension age from 66 to 67. Orginally planned between 2034 and 2036 the announcement means the increase will be implemented between 2026 and 2028. This will mean that people

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25th November 2011

Market Summary: 25th November 2011

The FTSE All Share index, representing the performance of all of the eligible companies listed on the London Stock Exchange has finished the week at 2,661.18, an increase of 17.63 points (0.67%) on the day but 103.01 points (3.73%) lower than its 2,764.19 opening value at the start of
The FTSE All Share index, representing the performance of all of the eligible companies listed on the London Stock Exchange has finished the week at 2,661.18, an increase of 17.63 points (0.67%) on the day but 103.01 points (3.73%) lower than its 2,764.19 opening value at the start of

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25th November 2011

Money worries more people

Britains are worrying more than ever about money, yet many see no benefit from seeking financial advice. These are just some of the results from the YouGov survey commissioned by the IFP to coincide with Financial Planning Week Of those surveyed 66% of women and over half (54%) of men worry about money either always
Britains are worrying more than ever about money, yet many see no benefit from seeking financial advice. These are just some of the results from the YouGov survey commissioned by the IFP to coincide with Financial Planning Week Of those surveyed 66% of women and over half (54%) of men worry about money either always

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25th November 2011

£1 a week to sort out your finances

1 in 4 Brits seem to be pinning their hopes on winning the lottery to sort out their financial situation according to a YouGov survey commissioned for Financial Planning Week 2011. This is a scary statistic when you consider that your chance of winning the national lottery
1 in 4 Brits seem to be pinning their hopes on winning the lottery to sort out their financial situation according to a YouGov survey commissioned for Financial Planning Week 2011. This is a scary statistic when you consider that your chance of winning the national lottery

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24th November 2011

Lack of confidence in pensions revealed

The latest YouGov poll has found that a disappointing 29% of people have confidence that contributing to pension plans is the best way to save for retirement. The survey conducted in association with NS&I for Financial Planning Week, which ran from 21st – 27th November 2011, found that only 36% of men thought they
The latest YouGov poll has found that a disappointing 29% of people have confidence that contributing to pension plans is the best way to save for retirement. The survey conducted in association with NS&I for Financial Planning Week, which ran from 21st – 27th November 2011, found that only 36% of men thought they

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23rd November 2011

Brits back the increase in professionalism and transparency

It seems that regulatory changes to increase professionalism and transparency of financial advice is what people need if they are to have confidence in seeking professional help with their finances. In the latest YouGov poll conducted as part of Financial Planning Week, which is running from
It seems that regulatory changes to increase professionalism and transparency of financial advice is what people need if they are to have confidence in seeking professional help with their finances. In the latest YouGov poll conducted as part of Financial Planning Week, which is running from

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23rd November 2011

Dealing with your decisions

When I’m not being a financial planner or a dad to my two children I’m a rugby coach.  I coach the village team where my two children attend school. Now you might think that rugby and financial planning have very little in common, but that’s not the case. Effective and
When I’m not being a financial planner or a dad to my two children I’m a rugby coach.  I coach the village team where my two children attend school. Now you might think that rugby and financial planning have very little in common, but that’s not the case. Effective and

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18th November 2011

Market Summary: 18th November 2011

The FTSE All Share index, representing the performance of all of the eligible companies listed on the London Stock Exchange has finished the week at 2,764.19, a drop of 30.46 points on the day and 92.83 points (3.25%) lower than its 2,857.02 opening value at the start of the
The FTSE All Share index, representing the performance of all of the eligible companies listed on the London Stock Exchange has finished the week at 2,764.19, a drop of 30.46 points on the day and 92.83 points (3.25%) lower than its 2,857.02 opening value at the start of the

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17th November 2011

Mo Money

This month sees Partner Huw Jones sporting some dubious facial hair, but it’s all in a good cause. For the second year running Huw is supporting Movember – the global challenge to grow a moustache for the month, and raise awareness of mens health issues, specifically prostate cancer and other cancers
This month sees Partner Huw Jones sporting some dubious facial hair, but it’s all in a good cause. For the second year running Huw is supporting Movember – the global challenge to grow a moustache for the month, and raise awareness of mens health issues, specifically prostate cancer and other cancers

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11th November 2011

Market Summary: 11th November 2011

The FTSE All Share index, representing the performance of all of the eligible companies listed on the London Stock Exchange has finished the week at 2,857.02, an increase of 51.43 points (1.83%) on the day and 7.13 points higher (0.25%) than its 2,849.89 opening value at the start of
The FTSE All Share index, representing the performance of all of the eligible companies listed on the London Stock Exchange has finished the week at 2,857.02, an increase of 51.43 points (1.83%) on the day and 7.13 points higher (0.25%) than its 2,849.89 opening value at the start of

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4th November 2011

Market Summary: 4th November 2011

The FTSE All Share index, representing the performance of all of the eligible companies listed on the London Stock Exchange has finished the week at 2,849.89, a decrease of 8.53 points (0.30%) on the day and 91.46 points lower than its 2,941.35 opening value at the start of the
The FTSE All Share index, representing the performance of all of the eligible companies listed on the London Stock Exchange has finished the week at 2,849.89, a decrease of 8.53 points (0.30%) on the day and 91.46 points lower than its 2,941.35 opening value at the start of the

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2nd November 2011

Make a Will while saving peoples lives

Wills are always the last thing on people’s minds……something to get around to one day. But what happens if there isn’t another day, what then? If you expect everything to go to your spouse you could be wrong. The rules of Intestacy are quite clear and there
Wills are always the last thing on people’s minds……something to get around to one day. But what happens if there isn’t another day, what then? If you expect everything to go to your spouse you could be wrong. The rules of Intestacy are quite clear and there

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28th October 2011

Market Summary: 28th October 2011

The FTSE All Share index, representing the performance of all of the eligible companies listed on the London Stock Exchange has finished the week at 2,941.35, a slight decrease of 3.40 points on the day and 113.52 points higher (4.01%) than its 2,827.83 opening value at the start of
The FTSE All Share index, representing the performance of all of the eligible companies listed on the London Stock Exchange has finished the week at 2,941.35, a slight decrease of 3.40 points on the day and 113.52 points higher (4.01%) than its 2,827.83 opening value at the start of

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