Fall in love with your finances
We’ll be the first to admit that your personal finances aren’t the easiest thing to fall in love with. It can be easy to bury your head in the sand when it comes to both your investments and regular expenditure. There are a couple of reasons for this. Firstly, some…
The advantages of ‘running through the numbers’
George Horace Lorimer once said: “It’s good to have money and the things that money can buy, but it’s good too, to make sure you haven’t lost the things that money can’t buy.” Establishing a balance in life is crucial and at the heart of this is knowing how to…
What makes seeing a financial planner like having an MOT?
We’re all used to taking our cars for their MOT, aren’t we? The test includes checks on the lights, bodywork, brakes, suspension and much more. It’s designed to make sure that your car is roadworthy and safe to drive, to prevent any accidents or breakdowns. This got us thinking that…
3 key considerations to make sure a surviving spouse is looked after
It’s only normal if you have a husband, wife or civil partner that you will want to do everything you can to make sure they’re looked after financially in the event of your death. But it’s not as straightforward as ensuring that they are named as a beneficiary in your…
Three New Year’s resolutions for your finances
With the new year comes new opportunities, and the chance to put a resolution (or three) in place. Whist you might not stick to your January gym membership, quitting booze or stopping smoking, committing yourself to a financial resolution is a great way to start 2019. Bettering a financial situation…
What to do if you inherit money
If you receive an inheritance from a relative it can be difficult to know what to do. Here at Charters Private Wealth, we think it’s a good idea to take a step back and think about the best way to use it. Depending on how much you receive and your…
Getting a grip on your finances
Does it feel like your finances are here, there and everywhere? If the answer is yes, then taking the time to manage your savings better can really pay off. It can help you keep on top of your expenditure and save thousands each year. You can spend these savings on…
Son or daughter just started University? Congratulations—but have you been saving enough?
The Institute of Fiscal Studies suggests that the average total debt incurred by today’s university students over the period of their studies will amount to £51,000. This sum comes as those in higher education saw the interest rate on student loans rise to 6.3% in September. Total student debt in…
Financial planning in your forties
It’s well known life begins at forty. Doesn’t it?! It should be an exciting decade, full of plans and aspirations. It’s also likely to be a time of peak earning potential. Moreover, it’s a critical time to take a step back and make sure your finances are on track to…
Cutting through the noise—how does a financial planner help?
‘Warnings of market correction ahead’; ‘The bubble’s burst’; ‘The stock market is crashing’; ‘Not seen such market volatility since the 1987 crash’; ‘Stock market closing at an all-time high’. Don’t be concerned, these are just samples taken at any point in time. But you know what it’s like—you open a…