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Welcome to our blogs which relate to the financial services you may be interested in from mortgages to pensions; protection to auto-enrolment and many more. So why not grab a drink and enjoy the read.

Savers spared the hunt for lost pension pots

Retirement is the reward for all those years of hard work. But to truly enjoy this time, it’s not just about having enough savings or being close to family. It’s also about getting rid of some habits that might be stopping you from being fully happy.

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State Pension inheritance rules after a spouse or partner dies

State Pension inheritance rules after a spouse or partner dies

The State Pension, which currently provides a regular income for nearly 12.7 million older people across Great Britain, is administered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) It is available to those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age – now 66 for both men and women – and have made at least 10 years’ worth of

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Speeding up the state pension boosting process

Speeding up state pension boosting process

Boosting your state pension should now be quicker and easier for some as new limited online tool launches – here’s how it works A new online service designed to simplify how you check and pay for voluntary National Insurance (NI) contributions is now available. It should make the state pension boosting process quicker and easier for most people. But you won’t be able to use

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Did you know about our gift referral scheme

If you introduce our services to your friends and family, we run a gift voucher referral scheme. By way of a thank you we will send you a £25 ‘One4all’ voucher should the referral lead to business.  All referrals are treated in a professional and confidential manner. Get intouch If you’d like to discuss your requirements please feel free to

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Travelling aspirations

Living the retirement dream – the value of financial planning

The ultimate retirement dream is actually very simple – financial security for the rest of your life. Hopes and dreams Financial security is our biggest retirement wish.Other retirement aspirations include: Being able to maintain one’s desired lifestyle (94%) Spending time with family (90%) Being able to afford care if required (81%) Being able to afford big family events, such as

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Summer Market Review from Aaron Tawny & Close Brothers

Aaron Tawny’s latest investment and financial planning interview video In this video, Andy Beresford is joined by Giles Parkinson, Head of Equities at Close Brothers. Andy asks a series of topical questions about issues and factors that have affected markets and the impact they may have in future.

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Over 50s

Planning for a secure financial future

Over the past 12 months, the cost-of-living crisis has put significant pressure on household budgets and knocked many people’s confidence in their future financial prospects. Planning is a key driver of positivity about our financial futures; so, as the year springs into action, now seems the perfect time to take stock of your finances and formulate a plan to help

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