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Financial bubbles & speculative investments
So far this year we’ve seen bitcoin’s value reach record highs and then plummet, while thousands of first-time investors have lost money...

ALM Financial
Jun 21, 20211 min read
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Inflation rises, along with commodity prices
The combined economic effects of stimulus measures, inflation and increased spending all contributed to an eventful month. In May,...

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Jun 10, 20213 min read
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A positive outlook
The economic recovery is gathering momentum as the pandemic recedes and successful vaccination programmes continue to roll out on both...

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May 13, 20212 min read
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Springing into Action
Successful vaccination programmes are rolling out on both sides of the Atlantic, pointing to a brighter economic outlook. The US and UK...

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Apr 6, 20213 min read
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Daily Investor Update 04 March
With the vaccine rollout gathering pace and the roadmap set out for the easing of the current lockdown restrictions, there appears to be...

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Mar 4, 20214 min read
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Spring Budget 2021 "We will recover"
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered his second Budget on 3 March declaring that "we will recover". The key fiscal event,...

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Mar 4, 20216 min read
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Could you live on the State Pension?
Let’s be honest, on the morning of 21 October few of us were waiting with bated breath as the latest UK inflation stats were revealed....

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Jan 4, 20213 min read
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Don't underestimate the value of financial advice
Throughout our lives, it is highly likely we will need to take financial decisions that can have a major impact on our wealth, such as...

ALM Financial
Dec 10, 20202 min read
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Markets react positively to election news
After days of tension, news came in over the weekend that Joe Biden won the key battleground of Pennsylvania, 20 electoral votes was...

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Nov 17, 20201 min read
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INVESTMENT UPDATE: WHAT TO MAKE OF THE AS YET UNDECIDED US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION?
As you are no doubt aware, the result of yesterday’s US presidential election is not yet known. With 43 states having declared their...

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Nov 5, 20203 min read
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COVID-19 affects retirement plans for over three million
Recent research shows 1 in 10 UK adults with a pension (and not yet retired) have reduced or stopped pension contributions because of...

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Oct 2, 20202 min read
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Keep your pension planning on track
The coronavirus outbreak is having a widespread impact across all aspects of our financial life, with many people finding their income...

ALM Financial
Aug 7, 20203 min read
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Check your existing income protection policy
Insurance brokers have reported an increase in enquiries about income protection cover since the pandemic outbreak, with people concerned...

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Jul 28, 20202 min read
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Life insurance in trust
A life insurance policy in trust is a legal arrangement that keeps a life insurance pay out separate from the valuation of your estate...

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Jul 28, 20202 min read
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2020/21 tax year know your numbers
Whilst we would all probably agree that paying tax goes towards providing the important services we all rely on, no one needs to end up...

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Jun 26, 20203 min read
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The growth of the Chinese economy
Last year, predictions were made that by the end of 2020, China would topple the US off the top spot as the world’s biggest economy. The...

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Jun 22, 20203 min read
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How secure is your Business?
Business protection is a crucial element in a company's financial future, but how many have cover in place? You may have covered the...

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Jun 2, 20202 min read
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What is cashflow modelling?
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." Financial planning is all about preparing for those things...

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May 29, 20203 min read
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Market Update Week 22nd May
Last week, most global equity markets had a positive week despite it being like a a rollercoaster at times with often a positive day...

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May 27, 20202 min read
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Be vigilant and scam smart
Warnings from a number of UK bodies, including the Bank of England, Financial Conduct Authority, National Crime Agency and Action Fraud...

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May 14, 20202 min read
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