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Michael Roberts FPFS
- Oct 27, 2021
- 3 min
Autumn Statement Summary
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered his Autumn Statement today. This was not a "proper" Budget; which this year took...
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Michael Roberts FPFS
- Oct 20, 2021
- 2 min
When to call 159
Criminals stole £753.9 million through fraud and scams in the first half of 2021, an increase of 30% compared to the first half of 2020....
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Michael Roberts FPFS
- Sep 1, 2021
- 1 min
Contactless payment limit to rise
It has now been confirmed that the contactless payment limit, which allows consumers to pay for goods and services without the need to...
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Michael Roberts FPFS
- Jul 5, 2021
- 2 min
NS&I Green Savings Bond details announced
In the last Budget in March, it was announced that the government would offer a green retail savings product through National Savings and...
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Michael Roberts FPFS
- May 5, 2021
- 2 min
Why we support Link Visiting Scheme
Through my Financial Planning work over the past 15 years, I have on many occasions seen the effects that loneliness and social isolation...
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Michael Roberts FPFS
- Mar 3, 2021
- 5 min
Budget Summary
The Budget Statement was delivered by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak earlier today. It takes place following what has...
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Michael Roberts FPFS
- Jan 25, 2021
- 2 min
Explainer: Difference between Debt, Deficit and GDP
Often, the words "debt", "Deficit" and "GDP" are mentioned in the media; but what do they actually mean, what's the difference, and how...
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Michael Roberts FPFS
- Apr 7, 2020
- 3 min
Fraud - It could be you
Over the years, fraudsters have become increasingly sophisticated in their use of scams. Gone are the days when you could spot a suspect...
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Michael Roberts FPFS
- Jan 26, 2020
- 3 min
The silent killer of financial plans
When thinking about the future, considering the time when you’ll no longer be working and will instead be relying on your own resources,...
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Michael Roberts FPFS
- Jan 25, 2020
- 2 min
The amazing power of compound interest
Consider the following two guys. Dean and Dan. Both age 25 they have studied together at uni and are now entering the world of work. Dean...
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Michael Roberts FPFS
- Nov 8, 2019
- 2 min
What’s a billion quid between friends?
Have you ever watched an interview on TV, or listened to one on the radio, when a politician is bandying around the few hundred million...
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