November 1, 2019
November 2019 Investment & Economic Update
In our latest monthly investment update for November 2019, we take a look at how the global investment markets, economy and commodities are performing.
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November 1, 2019
In our latest monthly investment update for November 2019, we take a look at how the global investment markets, economy and commodities are performing.
October 29, 2019
This month we would like to introduce you to our resident Mortgage & Protection Adviser, Eddy Chow.
October 24, 2019
What’s your retirement savings target?
October 15, 2019
If you are in your 50s or 60s, your thoughts are probably turning towards retirement. When should you retire? How much money do you need?
October 8, 2019
The past decade has seen a big increase in ethical investing, although in overall terms, it is still a relatively niche market. In the middle of Good Money Week, which aims to let investors know about the range of ethical and sustainable financial options, we take a brief look at some of the statistics and issues.
October 7, 2019
We are pleased to announce that on the evening of Thursday, 19th September, Kellands Hale won the national award for Best Investment Advisory Firm 2019 at the Moneyfacts Awards in London.
September 17, 2019
When do you plan to retire? The date you select for your retirement can have a significant impact on the value of your pension pot.
September 10, 2019
As we reach the end of summer thoughts naturally turn to the future. Following the political turmoil being experienced through Brexit, it may seem a relatively challenging time for investors. Kelland’s Chartered Financial Planner, Chris Bull gives us an overview on the markets and whether times are as unique as they seem.
September 6, 2019
In our latest monthly investment update for September 2019, we take a look at how the global investment markets, economy and commodities are performing.
August 27, 2019
An unusual new bank has taken one of the top spots in a list of the biggest lenders.
August 19, 2019
Financial planning firms come and go, but family-run Kellands in Hale has been thriving for nearly three decades and, simply put, isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
August 11, 2019
It’s official. The UK economy has shrunk in size for the first time in seven years.
July 31, 2019
What’s happening this week in the markets? We summarise the news from around the world.
July 22, 2019
Congratulations to one of our Chartered Financial Planners, Adam Bickell who has just hiked 26 miles across the Lake District in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
July 17, 2019
When it comes to investing, it is quite easy to get advice from people – friends, family, journalists and of course financial advisers. They will be only too happy to tell you what to do! However, this article is a little different in that it tells you what not to do.
July 10, 2019
When you need to take out a mortgage, whether you are a first time buyer, moving to a new home, buying a holiday home, remortgaging or buying to let, comprehensive mortgage planning is essential.
July 4, 2019
Latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows a major increase in the number of dormant pension pots, making the case for the mooted pensions dashboard even stronger.
June 27, 2019
The liquidity of investment funds has come into sharp focus in recent weeks, following the trading suspension imposed on investors in the Woodford Equity Income fund.
June 12, 2019
Latest figures from HMRC show that the average pension withdrawal from pension drawdown schemes in the UK is £7254. This is around 6%-9% of the average pension pot, well above the 4% often touted as a sustainable rate. The upshot is that savers could be at risk of running out of money in retirement.
May 28, 2019
Congratulations to Paraplanner Andy Turner from our support team, who recently graduated with the Personal Finance Society at Fellow level, following on from him achieving personal Chartered status last year. The awards ceremony marked the months and years of commitment to hard work and learning.
May 21, 2019
Interest rates have been at record lows for over 10 years, causing problems for income investors, who have had to take on more risk to get some decent income yields. So what can income investors do to maximise their income potential going forward, without risking too much capital?
May 2, 2019
In this latest monthly investment update for May 2019, we look at how the investment markets, the global economy and commodity prices are performing.
April 24, 2019
Brits spend more time planning a holiday than ensuring they have the right pension and financial plans in place.
April 16, 2019
UK dividends reached a record high in the first quarter, growing to a total of £19.7bn.
April 5, 2019
As an extension to the Brexit deal looks to be on the cards, we revisit what this means for investors. Should you delay making further investments at this juncture, or even switch to cash, before there is more clarity on the way forward?
March 29, 2019
Recent research shows that most adults don’t have a will in place and that more than half have no plans to carry out any estate planning to mitigate inheritance tax.
March 21, 2019
With the end of the tax year fast approaching, there may still be time to review your tax and financial affairs to make sure you have optimised all your tax allowances and tax planning opportunities. So here’s a few of things to look at before the start of the new tax year on 6 April 2019.
March 1, 2019
In our latest monthly investment update for March 2019, we look at how the investment markets, the global economy and commodity prices are performing.
February 25, 2019
Since the pension freedoms were introduced back in 2015, many retirement investors have opted for income drawdown as part of their retirement income strategy. This can make sense for many, but there are risks involved.
February 18, 2019
Gold is a bit like the Marmite of the investing world; you either love it or you hate it.
January 31, 2019
When equity market volatility strikes, investors often flee to safety in the form of bonds. Fixed income securities (bonds) are traditionally seen as a less risky asset class than equities, although their value can also go down as well as up.
January 14, 2019
Last year was not a good one for global stock markets and many experts have been talking of a global recession in 2019 and beyond. But are these fears premature?
January 3, 2019
As we start the New Year, we take a look at how the investment markets, global economy and commodity prices are performing.
13/11/2019
Richard Taylor looks at what is new at the LA Adobe MAX Creative Conference for BBC Click.
13/11/2019
Rights groups claim Xinjiang products made using forced labour may be sold to Western brands.