There is a certain type of investor who thinks they can do my job just as well as me. And to be honest, there’s probably not a lot I can say to change their mind. The ease with which we can now access information has opened up the financial markets Read More >>
We are marking Financial Planning Week with a series of blogs to help you build confidence and deal with the challenges that surround financial decisions. Retirement might seem a long way off when you’re at the beginning of your career, but by starting to plan when you’re young, you develop Read More >>
Most of the people I meet want financial advice and, therefore, know the value of saving for retirement. However, when we talk about putting income protection in place, it is seen as ‘dead money.’ This is what I say to anyone who is sceptical about safeguarding their earnings: There is Read More >>
Imagine the day you make your final mortgage payment and the metaphorical noose that has bound you to a bank or building society for so many years is taken from around your neck. For most of us, it probably can’t come soon enough. I know I can’t wait for the Read More >>
This is your pilot speaking. Can all investors flying with Belmayne today please take your seats, we are experiencing a little turbulence! From time to time, riding the global financial markets can get a bit bumpy. Some clients, particularly those nearing retirement, become understandably anxious about the value of their Read More >>
There’s only one way to gain experience – the hard way! Being signed off as a competent financial planner was a major milestone in my career and a great confidence booster. I am now running my own client meetings and putting my technical knowledge into practice… Learning the ropes Coming Read More >>
If you believe all you see on the news, you’d be forgiven for thinking most university graduates are working in McDonalds. I’m proof that with clear direction, ambition and a little luck, opportunities are available. It’s only a couple of years since I left university, but I’m now a qualified Read More >>
I had the pleasure recently of meeting and mentoring a local student who wished to learn more about what it is like working within a financial planning firm. Matthew Baxter lives close to our Dronfield offices and attends Westbourne School in Sheffield. He showed great initiative in contacting us and Read More >>
According to the Alzheimer’s Society, there are 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK. This is set to rise to one million by 2025. Sadly, many sufferers reach a point at which they are no longer able to make sound decisions, which raises an important question – who will Read More >>
