by Gretchen Betts | Mar 10, 2017 | Guest Blogs
Spring Budget 2017 This week the Chancellor delivered his first and last Spring Budget. From now on, Budgets will be delivered in the autumn, with the first one taking place in autumn 2017. The Budget itself was very quiet in relation to financial planning with prior...
by Gretchen Betts | Mar 6, 2017 | Technical
Many of our clients like to hold on to their Premium Bonds in the hope that they may win the £1m jackpot. For many years, we have been disparaging of these “investments” as they have provided very poor historic returns. The latest news is that Premium Bond prizes will...
by Gretchen Betts | Mar 3, 2017 | Lifestyle, Magenta Team
We thought we would share 3 things with you that we have learnt this week! 1.Driving away from your house without your ‘smart key’ on your person will double your commuting time! (Julie) 2.People still appreciate kindness and thoughtfulness. Rebecca found some keys on...
by Gretchen Betts | Mar 1, 2017 | Lifestyle, Technical
If you have been saving round pound coins in a jar like we have, you better make sure you have spent or taken them to the bank before October, otherwise they will no longer be worth anything! The round pound is being replaced by a 12-sided version on 28th March and...