Belmayne is above average. That’s not me blowing our trumpet, it’s a fact. The proof is there for all to see in the FCA’s most recent financial advice firms survey. One particular headline statistic stopped me in my tracks. More than half of multi-adviser firms have no women in adviser Read More >>
Financial peace of mind isn’t achieved by simply earning lots of money. It can only be reached by being secure and confident in your day-to-day finances. So, what would achieving financial wellbeing really mean for you? Read on to find out why it matters and learn more about the Read More >>
A growing number of people in the UK are worried they aren’t saving enough for retirement. Many with good reason. Retirement shortfalls are a real concern, but they don’t have to be inevitable. With the right financial plan, stopping work can be something to look forward to, not fear. Confidence Read More >>
Inflation has eased since the peak of 2022, but it remains stubbornly above the Bank of England’s 2% target. Although interest on your savings may increase when inflation is high, it often lags behind and in real terms, you continue to lose out. So, how can you stop inflation eroding Read More >>
Do you keep yourself fit? We all know regular activity and eating well have a positive effect on our long-term health. But that extra glass of wine is so tempting! Just like our physical fitness, financial fitness takes discipline, planning and timely action. That’s why many of us join gyms Read More >>
Creating a financial plan is not something you do once and then forget. We see clients at least once a year to make sure the provisions we’ve put in place for their retirement are still fit for purpose. Our annual reviews are one of the most critical elements of the Read More >>
Children are bombarded by consumerism. The offer to buy now and pay later seems to be everywhere. So how do we ensure they learn the value of money and the importance of saving for the future? Lead them not into temptation I’m a mum of two children, aged seven and Read More >>
The festive period might feel like a dim and distant memory, but for some, the repercussions last a lifetime. Christmas can bring stress and heartache for families under financial or emotional strain and if the cracks in your relationship are already starting to appear, it can prompt some big changes Read More >>
What do you imagine when you think about a happy retirement? Chasing grandchildren across the lawn? Relaxing on the deck of a cruise ship? Playing golf with your mates? All of the above??? Whatever comes to mind, you need to consider how you are going to get there. A couple Read More >>
When was the last time you reviewed the plans you’ve made for retirement? Pensions are not a ‘once and done’ thing. Life’s milestones often change the way we view retirement and what we hope to achieve from it. These changes potentially mean adjusting the provisions we have in place. For Read More >>
