Annuity Break Even

The following article about the average person’s thoughts on their life expectancy and what the actual statistics from the British Government is very interesting. It also relies on some research about the break even point and inflation rates between a level annuity...

Technology Will Completely Change Insurance

The following article on motor insurance is very interesting http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24941415 . Monitoring driver’s behaviour could be the answer to cheaper car insurance and improved driving standards. I for one have reservations about such personal data...

Great News For People Thinking of Buying Their First Home

The following article is great news for people thinking of buying their first home. http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/lending-to-ftbs-up-30-in-june-and-q2-lending-hits-six-year-high/1075765.article The Government interventions have at last seem to have had a...

Mixed Economic Data

The following article is a disappointing read. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22752201 As an IFA in London who serves both individuals and corporate clients I pay attention to these figures in the hope of seeing a positive improvement in the economy. The mortgage...

A Good Geographical Spread

I was disappointed to read about the ECB’s reasons for cutting their base rate in the following article. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24851483 I hope demand stabilises and the Eurozone’s demand for British goods and services increases. The lesson to draw from...