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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...

Michael Roberts FPFS
Apr 7, 20203 min read


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...

Michael Roberts FPFS
Apr 3, 20204 min read


Disorderly markets; should we worry?
One of our favourite investment managers, Tatton, have published their weekly newsletter. This week they look at: Government ordered...

Michael Roberts FPFS
Mar 21, 20201 min read


Coronavirus - Support for businesses
Here follows a summary of our understanding of the main announcements recently, to help businesses in the current climate. Support for...

Michael Roberts FPFS
Mar 20, 20203 min read


How to react to volatile markets
In this note I will not seek to commentate on how and why markets have reacted in the way they have to recent events, much less offer...

Michael Roberts FPFS
Mar 20, 20202 min read


Tax Helpline to support Coronavirus affected businesses
HMRC has a set up a phone helpline to support businesses and self-employed people concerned about not being able to pay their tax due to...

Michael Roberts FPFS
Mar 20, 20201 min read


Why aren't you doing something?
One of our favourite Investment Managers, Tatton, have published the following article which explains why in terms of market turbulence,...

Michael Roberts FPFS
Mar 20, 20203 min read
An important announcement about our service to you
We aim to provide you with the best possible service at all times, and we want this to continue uninterrupted. I have outlined below the...

Michael Roberts FPFS
Mar 20, 20203 min read


Perspective on markets
We have recently experienced extremely volatile conditions in investment markets. Of course the media love nothing more than a crisis,...

Michael Roberts FPFS
Mar 19, 20201 min read


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,...

Michael Roberts FPFS
Jan 26, 20203 min read


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...

Michael Roberts FPFS
Jan 25, 20202 min read


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...

Michael Roberts FPFS
Nov 8, 20192 min read


Inflation busting increase for State Pension
Each year the State Pension increases by the greater of CPI inflation, average wage growth or 2.5%. This is the so called “Triple Lock”,...

Michael Roberts FPFS
Oct 24, 20191 min read


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...

Michael Roberts FPFS
Jul 20, 20195 min read


Career Exploration
In a recent post we introduced you to two of our clients - Jeremy and Maria Heffer through an article called “Career and Retirement...

Michael Roberts FPFS
Jul 10, 20193 min read


How many years does it take to get the maximum State Pension?
The State Pension is a great benefit that most people qualify for in some way, and it can make an enormous different to income...

Michael Roberts FPFS
Jul 6, 20192 min read


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...

Michael Roberts FPFS
Jul 6, 20192 min read


Inheritance Tax Review
The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) published its long awaited report on the reform of Inheritance Tax this morning. Whilst the report...

Michael Roberts FPFS
Jul 5, 20192 min read


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...

Michael Roberts FPFS
May 21, 20192 min read


Don't plan for a great life, start living it today
Financial advice has long been about planning for the future, often aiming for one single event; retirement. Focussing on your savings,...

Michael Roberts FPFS
Apr 1, 20192 min read
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