31
Aug
Tandem Talks: Getting into the habit
Paul explains the importance of getting into good habits, and how these affect your future prospects and lifestyle. ...
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22
Jul
Inflation and Your Investments
If you have read the financial press recently, you may have noticed some speculation around inflation. Modest inflation is good for the economy. It indicates prosperity and encourages investment. The government target for inflation is 2% per year. But after an unprecedented year, when growth across...
22
Jul
A Short Guide to Macroeconomics
The economy is an intricate machine with many moving parts. Generally it ticks along in a cyclical fashion, expanding and contracting over a period of several years. News articles about the economy tend to focus on a particular issue and turn it into a story that...
15
Jul
Introducing Tandem Talks
The first of our Tandem Talks video series, Paul Cleworth explains the new format and some of the commonly-asked financial questions which the series will address going forwards. ...
08
Jul
Tandem Talks: What does a financial planner do?
Have you ever wondered what a financial planner actually does? In this Tandem Talk, Paul Cleworth explains the value they can offer using the acronym - OAP. ...
19
May
How to get the best out of your 2020/21 tax return
Whether you work with an accountant or prefer to DIY, tax return season can be a busy time. You have until 31st January to submit your tax return online and settle your outstanding tax bill for the previous tax year. This gives you more than eight...
19
May
What is estate planning and how to prepare your wealth for inheritance
We all know we should have a Will, and yet they tend to drift lower down on the priority list year by year. But a Will is just one component of your estate plan and is arguably the last piece of the puzzle. There are other...
19
May
Video: How to speak so that people want to listen
What do you do if you talk to someone but sense they are not truly listening to you? We have all had conversations where the other person’s attention seems elsewhere. It can lead you to feel hurt or even offended. Rather than blame your listener,...
19
May
Stillness is the Key: An Ancient Strategy for Modern Life – Book Review
Our world is full of noise. Our digital age has saturated us in great technology which makes our lives easier, yet more cluttered. Social media increases our ability to connect, yet also our inability to “switch off”. How can we make the best out of...
25
Mar
Bonds: Rising Yields and Falling Prices
Bonds rarely receive the same level of attention as equities. They don’t offer the excitement of wildly fluctuating prices or rapid growth. Bonds are the more steady, stable cousin of equities, which some investors may consider a little dull. But bonds are one of four main...