Financial Planning
Financial regrets, we have a few…
Thousands of people approach retirement with a pile of financial regrets, according to a new survey. Only one in five believed they had not made any wrong financial decisions, but the majority rued many money errors they had made throughout their lives, according to specialist insurance firm Partnership. Top of the list of money…
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What To Do If You Inherit A Windfall Of Shares
Thousands of over 50s inherit shares but four out of 10 don’t know what to do with them. Around 250,000 over 50s have stocks and shares inheritances they did not know about worth an average £3,500. Most of the share papers and certificates are discovered when families are going through the homes of deceased…
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Three Tips For Investing In Uncertain Markets
Investing in uncertain markets is a leap into the unknown, but a leading fund manager has three tips that can make the landing less bumpy. Yo-yo financial markets are a headache for the most experienced fund managers. Fidelity International’s Maike Currie looks at why markets are so volatile and offers some calming words for…
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British Expats Head East For Work And Cash
The number of British expats heading east for a new life is booming, according to a new survey. Singapore is the destination of choice for most expats who have lived overseas for at least three years, says the NatWest International Banking annual quality of life index. Last year’s top destinations – Australia and Canada…
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Five Tips On Diversification From A Fund Manager
The key to a balanced investment portfolio during financial market volatility is diversifying assets, according to a new report. Most investors are rightly concerned about the swathes of red on stock market tickers wiping the value off their investments. But there’s no need to worry if investors have worked hard on their asset allocation to…
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There’s No Time like the Present to Invest
When’s the best time to invest is a question fund managers and financial advisers are often asked. The best answer, according to the Personal Finance Society is now. Regardless of the state of the market, there is probably never a better time to stake money on stock markets – because if you delay you may…
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