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Michael Roberts FPFS
- Aug 8, 2020
- 2 min
Lasting Power of Attorney goes virtual
As anyone who has ever tried to use a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) will know, it can be a painful process. Invoking an LPA to,...
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Michael Roberts FPFS
- Apr 17, 2020
- 5 min
Pension contributions for high earners
Since 2016, individuals with income in excess of £110,000 have been subject to a piece of (in my view) bonkers legislation known as the...
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Michael Roberts FPFS
- Apr 3, 2020
- 4 min
Planning for Volatile Markets
I wrote in my recent article that "Successful long-term investors are continuously acting on a Plan, rather than continually reacting to...
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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
- Jul 20, 2019
- 5 min
Should I buy a property to let?
When we speak to people who have money to invest, often their first thought is to buy a property to let. Purchasing property as an...
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Nick Hutchings FPFS
- Jul 10, 2019
- 4 min
What happens to my pension when I die?
To answer this question, there are three aspects to consider; - Firstly, the position created by the Pensions Freedom legislation...
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Michael Roberts FPFS
- Jul 6, 2019
- 2 min
Tax changes on Buy to Let Properties
The start of the new tax year saw further tax changes for landlords, with the amount of mortgage interest that can be offset against...
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Michael Roberts FPFS
- May 21, 2019
- 2 min
Career Solutions for Everyone
I was very interested to hear in a recent Forward Planning meeting with my clients Jeremy and Maria Heffer, about a new business venture...
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Michael Roberts FPFS
- Apr 1, 2019
- 3 min
Preparing for Retirement
There are many reasons why people who could retire are hesitant to do so. Some people think they need to wait until they’re 65 or older....
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