Insights from the Smart Financial team
Over New Year, I spent a week at Club La Santa in Lanzarote. Even though Club La Santa has all the equipment you could dream of, there isn’t one dramatic moment that will transform you. These same principles directly apply to financial planning.
Every January, the narrative is the same. New year, new you. For many of us that message often feels wrong. The most meaningful growth rarely comes from abandoning what already works. It comes from changing focus rather than identity
In our many collective years of working with clients we have long held a consistent belief. In simple terms, it is that to best serve the interests of those who choose to work with us we need to understand the context of any ongoing advice we offer.
New Year’s resolutions, a tradition that’s been around for centuries. But is making resolutions really the best way to kick off your year? And what if you’d rather skip them altogether?
I've found that helping clients live their best lives goes far beyond simply managing their money. It's about understanding their deepest aspirations and values, then aligning their finances to support those goals.
Retirement might feel like it’s a long way off, or it might be just around the corner. Either way, preparing for retirement is one of the most important financial steps you’ll take. The good news? With a bit of planning and some smart moves, you can set yourself up for a comfortable, stress-free retirement.
Pensions can be tricky to navigate, especially when it comes time to start accessing them. In this blog, we’ll simplify the process, breaking it down into manageable steps and offering tips to help you make informed decisions.
In September, the team are running and walking 60 miles each as part of the “Step Forward Challenge” with Women’s Aid to try to stop Domestic Abuse, and so this felt a good time to talk about two lesser known facets of Domestic Abuse that you might spot in your friends and family.
One essential way to ensure your affairs are managed if you become unable to do so yourself is through a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA).
