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The UK is set for significant growth within the next year…
This is an investment opportunity that is unlikely to be repeated any time soon. Andrew Bailey, the governor of the Bank of England has forecast significant growth this year which is likely to reach 7.25%, the highest rate since WW2. This follows a significant contraction on 2020, primarily due to the Covid-19 pandemic. So, this…
Read MoreArmed Forces Day on the 26th June 2021
This is an event to support our UK Armed Forces who have been instrumental in protecting us all in this past year from the Covid-19 pandemic. They have contributed to the logistics necessary to deliver vaccines to all of us across the UK. This is on top of their normal day jobs… which involve working…
Read MoreWhatever life throws at you…
Financial planning can make for a smoother journey and ultimately a better outcome. Wherever you are on your life journey, separating from a partner or a spouse can be emotionally painful, but it doesn’t have to financially punishing as well. Earlier in the year Melinda and Bill Gates announced that they have chosen to end…
Read MoreLeaving a bitter taste! When cheaper doesn’t always mean cheaper…
…and hidden fund charges emerge According to research carried out by The Telegraph Money, investors returns have been hit by the volatility in the market during the pandemic. This resulted in a surge of buying and selling which has particularly affected those investors who invested in tracker funds at the cheaper end of the market.…
Read MoreDon’t slip on the Workplace pensions banana!
Rising costs in later life are at risk of out stripping what they can realistically deliver. Workplace pensions have been around for some time. However, increasingly those who haven’t sought advice are finding that their retirement income isn’t what they had come to expect or hope for. This is a surprisingly common and concerning phenomenon.…
Read MoreConcern over the huge pensions gap between women and men…
Now is the time to do something about it! It’s been increasingly reported across the pension industry about the average value of women’s pensions at 65 versus the average value of men’s pensions at 65. Forbes reported that the gap is unacceptably high. Their article shone a light on a study by Insuring Women’s Futures…
Read MoreOur Christmas Charity
Cancer continues to impact the lives of millions of people in the UK and beyond and has struggled to maintain its place in the public’s consciousness among the huge and growing face of the Covid 19 pandemic.
Read MoreMerry Christmas from the Team! We are Open during Tier 4
As of Saturday 19th December 2020, we are entering Tier 4 restrictions here in Berkshire. However, thanks to our committed team, we are able to remain open during this difficult time. Opening Hours over Christmas: Over the festive period we are in the office until 1pm on Thursday 24th December, then back in the New…
Read MoreWorld Aids Day
In these challenging times it’s worth remembering that there is another virus out there that has affected millions of people over the decades, and for which there is currently no cure. Today is World Aids Day. Here at Berkshire IFA Limited we are thinking of the estimated 38 million people across the world who were…
Read MoreVirgin Atlantic cuts over 1,000 jobs
It’s not just one airline that’s being affected by these challenging times, the problems are industry wide and go beyond the UK’s borders. That’s why it’s so important for employees in these uncertain sectors to get a financial review now, so that we can advise on how best to achieve their financial and retirement objectives.…
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