The Value of Investment Advice
Posted by siteadmin on Monday 5th of June 2023
The Value of Investment Advice
Let’s be honest. Seeking advice on how to look after your money may not be as fun as the immediate thrill of spending it, but it could be a rewarding decision in the long run.
Benefits of financial advice
If you’re interested in investing for the future, a carefully thought out financial plan can make a difference. You might think professional financial advice is only necessary when it comes to complex investments or pension planning or for those with lots of money. But even a seemingly straightforward...
SELF EMPLOYED PROTECTION
Posted by siteadmin on Monday 5th of June 2023
Self-employed protection
Being self-employed can be a rewarding and fulfilling career choice, allowing freedom to work to your terms and pursuing passions. However, it also comes with its challenges, one being financial insecurity. Unlike those working within a company, if you’re self-employed you are responsible for your own financial stability. This means taking the necessary steps to protect yourselves from unexpected events.
While it may seem like an added expense, the cost of financial security is a small price to pay for the se...
UK Inflation
Posted by siteadmin on Monday 5th of June 2023
Understanding Bull and Bear markets
Posted by siteadmin on Monday 5th of June 2023
You may get concerned when markets fall (bear market) because your portfolio is losing value. However, if we look at markets over the medium to long term and take into account market rallies (bull market), the bulls always beat the bears.
This video provides an easy explanation from Rohit Vaswani, Client Portfolio Manager, of Bull and Bear Markets. This shows that periods of growth 'Bull markets', are longer and more valuable than periods of downfall 'Bear markets'.
The 2023 investment outlook from Omnis Investments can be helpful to understand dynamics at play, including interest rates, when it comes to markets and your portfolios
Posted by siteadmin on Wednesday 24th of May 2023
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- The Bank of England raised Base Rates by 0.25% to 4.5% their highest level since 2008
- With inflation remaining stubbornly high the Bank of England has once again chosen to raise the Base Rates, this time by 0.25% to 4.5%
- The Bank of England has opted for a 0.25% Base Rate rise
- The Bank of England has raised the Base Rate to 4.5% a 4.4 percentage point jump since December 2021
- In changing times investors should keep a cool head and a well-diversified portfolio. Omnis spread your investments across different asse...
Inflation predicted to fall to 8% next month
Posted by siteadmin on Wednesday 24th of May 2023
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Bank Rate increased to 4.5% - May 2023
Posted by siteadmin on Thursday 11th of May 2023
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Energy Prices April 2023
Posted by siteadmin on Tuesday 11th of April 2023
Start of tax year Checklist 2023
Posted by siteadmin on Tuesday 11th of April 2023
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Start of tax year checklist 2023When will interest rates start to fall - New IMF prediction is good news
Posted by siteadmin on Tuesday 11th of April 2023
Interest rates in the UK have been steadily rising over the last 16 months - putting more pressure on households during the cost of living crisis.
The base rate - which influences what banks and lenders charge you, as their customer, to borrow money - was at an historic low of 0.1% in December 2021.
Fast forward to today, and the rate now sits at 4.25% after being hiked eleven times in a row by the Bank of England.
By raising interest rates, the Bank is trying to lower inflation, which is currently at 10.4% and its highest level in 40...