Investing in Your Future Means Securing Financial Independence

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Achieving financial independence requires more than just saving – it’s about growing your wealth over time, allowing your money to start working for you. The sooner you begin, the more opportunities you will create for the future – whether that involves early retirement, purchasing your dream home, or simply having the security to live without […]

A Simple Guide to Our Investment Services

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Investing doesn’t have to be complicated, and we’re here to make it easy for you to get started. Whether you’re saving for a big goal or just want to grow your money, we’ve got options that suit your needs.

The History of Openwork

As you may know, we are part of the Openwork Network and we thought it would be great to share their history. You can download it here:- Being part of an organisation that can trace its origins back to the 70s is a testament to their stability and longevity in what is a tumultuous industry […]

Is The Four-Day Week The Way Of The Future

As Stephen Fry pointed out, the working week is a social construct, not a scientific fact.  What’s more, there’s no real backing for it in law, in theory, or in reality.  This means that, in principle, there should be no real barrier to the UK (or anywhere else) adopting a four-day working week.  In practice, […]

Preparing For Your Very Last Move

Death and taxes are both inevitable. It, therefore, makes sense to prepare for both. Unlike filing taxes, preparing for your death can have its interesting side. In particular, you get to plan your own funeral. You also get the satisfaction of knowing that you’ve made life easier for those you’ve left behind. Here are some […]

What Happens To Your Estate If You Die Without Making A Will

You may have seen daytime TV shows involving “heir hunters”.  These people aim to track down the heirs of people who’ve died intestate.  They then help them to claim their inheritance (for a fee). In the real world, intestacy isn’t usually so exciting.  In fact, it can be very frustrating for the people left behind.  […]

Investing So Your Children Can Afford To Move Out

A child’s first day at school is a big moment for both them and their parents.  For most parents, however, it’s also a relief, especially financially.  Even so, time flies and it really won’t be too long before they’re grown up and looking to leave school.  At that point, a parent’s life can start to […]

How Can You Get The Best Value From Your Supermarket

Most people do most of their shopping at supermarkets.  Generally, that’s a sensible option.  Supermarkets usually do offer the most affordable prices overall.  Unfortunately, they’re also places where you can spend a lot of money you didn’t intend or need to.  With that in mind, here are some tips on how to get the best […]

Insurance For The Self-employed

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When you’re self-employed you don’t have employer benefits to fall back on.  In fact, you might even be the employer needing to organise (and pay for) employee benefits.  You’ll definitely be responsible for protecting any assets related to your business.  With that in mind, here is a quick guide to insurance for the self-employed. Start […]