Weddings – the tax benefits
Not only is there huge pent-up demand after COVID-19 restrictions forced thousands of couples to cancel their big day, but surviving lockdown together also seems to have spurred many into making a lifelong commitment. In November wedding-planning website Hitched...
Being a new parent is exhausting – protection and planning
Of course, you were prepared for sleepless nights, colic and 3am nappy changes, but you probably didn’t expect you would need a degree in civil engineering to collapse your buggy, squeeze it into the car, then get it back up again! And it’s more often than not the...
Income protection – why you should protect yourself
Everyone knows they need to insure their car, their home and anything precious, from pets to bicycles. But the breakout of the COVID-19 pandemic was a classic example of what’s known as a ‘black swan’ – the sudden appearance of something that’s previously considered...
Responsible investing & ESG: What gets measured gets managed
Most investors want to help the environment. But some companies have exaggerated what they do in this area, known as greenwashing. In response, investors are demanding more and better information. To avoid accusations of greenwashing, companies must be fully...