Will the tories simplify care costs?
I suppose like any run up to an election, noise is catapulted beyond comprehension. We all have short memories and in practise will the proposals ever apply? Probably not. But I suppose we all want to believe the best will happen and we can rely on a government and that is why proposals are being slung around like a politician coming up to an election!
Where can I buy property shares?
Managing Director, Worldwide Financial Planning, Writes:
Following on from last weeks column on the purchasing of property shares I finished by saying I would explain where to buy them. And so…
Should I use lifestyling to manage my pension?
Reader Writes:
I have been advised to change my pension to a plan that allows for lifestyling. I have been told that lifestyling is the best way for my pension to be managed during the last ten or so years before retirement. Is this true?
Are you fooled by market noise?
Managing Director, Worldwide Financial Planning, Writes:
I am often asked what I think of an individual share or marketplace/sector. ‘What do you think of the banking sector, northern rock, China’ is a typical one. It will often be followed by a recital of some news they have read elsewhere. Some of it can be from good sources, others can be from well, anywhere else.
It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities
Managing Director, Worldwide Financial Planning, Writes:
I wonder how this quote by JK Rowling sits with some of our bankers who bought ‘worthless debt securities’.
Guaranteed investments will rear their ugly heads when least needed
Managing Director, Worldwide Financial Planning Writes:
You will all have noticed the pretty manic time we have been having in the market, which brings with it opportunities as well as the pain. It can also be an opportunity for others to make money out of you.
Make the right investment decision and you’ll smile in the sunshine…
It was a long time ago that the actions of investors last surprised me and the recent mistakes in property will probably repeat themselves time and time again in many forms. And that’s fine. The basics of ‘buy when a market is under pressure’ and ‘sell when everything around you says that you should buy […]
Property Shares…watch this space
Reader Writes:
Do you believe we are at the bottom of the property investment market?
For the sake of clarity, there are three sectors we are referring to: Residential and commercial property and property shares. The answer to all three is no, but the one closest to an upturn is property shares.
Find out if a mirrored fund applies to you
Managing Director, Worldwide Financial Planning, Writes:
You may remember an article I did eight months ago regarding mirrored funds. Before you switch off thinking this doesn’t apply to you and sounds complicated, don’t, because it probably does apply, and I will try and make it easier to understand.
How can I diversify my investments to remove risk?
Reader Writes:
I have spoken to my bank and they have told me to diversify my investments to take risk out. Can you explain how that can be done?
Can I invest in the stock market and reduce my risk?
Reader Writes:
I understand you can invest in the stock market but reduce your risk. A plan I saw advertised in the window said this was possible. Given the stock market volatility, is this a good idea?
Mad Markets… What Next?
Reader Writes:
The last few weeks have been pretty mad in the markets and I wondered what your views are for the coming months ahead?