Financial adviser news

Holidays are over and the party season’s spent – in more ways than one. If you’re trying to get over a financial hangover, try these tips for rehydrating your bank balance.   If Christmas and New Year have left you with a financial headache, now is the time to shake it off. Monday 11 January

The only way is ethics – that’s what many smart investors now think. The growing popularity of green and ethical investment reflects a belief that sustainability and social acceptability have become necessary for long-term growth. If you’re tempted by the notion of cash with a conscience, here’s your guide to getting started. ‘I’d like to

Do you really need an independent financial adviser (IFA) in your inner circle? Are you even aware of all the ways they can make your life easier? What’s certain is that they’re not just for the rich, as explained by Scott Mackintosh and Jennifer Davy of Edinburgh Investment Consultants. There’s a long list of professionals you’re

The latest Parliamentary Review underlines the growing importance of advice to the UK public in the wake of pension freedom. Paul Robinson, director of Moneyweb, explains his contribution to this year’s Review – and why advice delivers more empowerment for consumers. Have you ever read the government’s Parliamentary Review? It is actually worth dipping into

‘I’ll have the cheapest, least professional advice please,’ said no-one, ever. Angela Maher from Acumen gives a straightforward answer to a simple question: why should you see a financial adviser? If you’ve ever had a minor health problem and turned to Google before seeing your GP, you will know how wildly inaccurate your diagnosis can

Martin Bamford, Managing Director at Informed Choice, talks reasons people contact financial advisers and how to make the most of your time with them. Read the first of his two-part article below. Relatively few people in the UK seek professional financial advice in their lifetime.  Research carried out by unbiased.co.uk a couple of years ago

You may wish you had more time off work to enjoy the sunny weather but be careful what you wish for, says Scott Gallacher.

As the business owners among you know, when you run your own business it’s quite likely it will be one of the top three consumers of your most precious commodity – your time. And in relation to the things in your business that you most regularly deal with – it’s the urgent stuff that will