Financial Planning

10 mins
Types of investment portfolios

Understanding types of investment portfolios

Building an investment portfolio is based on several factors, including your attitude to risk, your timescale, and your goals. We take a look at the different types of investment portfolios, and how we would approach your financial goals.

11 mins
guide to investment portfolios

Guide to investment portfolios

Investment portfolios: what you need to need to know to help grow your wealth. Understanding where and how your money is invested can help you meet your long-term goals and give you peace of mind in the meantime.

14 mins
Intergenerational wealth planning

What is intergenerational wealth planning and why is it so important?

Intergenerational wealth planning helps families to pass on money in tax-efficient ways, as well as helping the different generations achieve their financial goals.

8 mins
Pension considerations for those approaching 75

Your pension when you turn 75 | All you need to know

It’s important to understand how the rules surrounding your retirement savings affect what you can do with your money once you hit this landmark birthday.

17 mins
Retirement planning

How to protect yourself from pension scams and financial fraud

It’s more important than ever to protect yourself against scams and fraud. In this article, we guide you through some of the most common ways criminals try to steal your money, give you tips on how to spot potential scams and fraud, and help you to protect your finances and pensions.

14 mins
RPI vs CPI: what’s the difference?

RPI vs CPI: what’s the difference?

We all feel the effects of rising inflation as it eats away at our income, savings, and purchasing power. But how is inflation calculated, and how do the RPI and CPI indices affect our personal finances?

13 mins
Financial advice for young people

Financial tips for young adults: some of the key tricks to help secure a stable future

A little bit of planning, self-discipline and knowing the ‘dos and don’ts’ can go a long way towards being able to successfully manage your money.

10 mins
The Garretts

The Garretts – a multi-generational farming family invested in their financial future

We spoke with Roger and Tina Garrett about how Alan Boswell Financial Planners assist them with their personal pensions and employee benefits.

11 mins
Children's pensions

Guide to children's pensions

Children’s pensions enable parents, grandparents, and guardians to contribute towards the financial security of the next generation. Here’s how a child’s pension works, the pros and cons, and how much it could be worth.

13 mins
guide to pension consolidation

Guide to pension consolidation

Pension consolidation can make it easier to manage various pension pots but there are drawbacks too. We set out the pros and cons of consolidating your pensions and how you can decide whether it’s right for you.

9 mins

What can you do to reduce the impact of inflation on your personal finances?

What is inflation and how does it impact personal finances? In this guide we take a look at the current situation and ways to reduce the impact of inflation on your personal finances.

13 mins
Guide to pension death benefits

Guide to pension death benefits and succession planning

Personal pensions are an integral part of succession planning. This guide looks at the complexities of pensions and explores how they can be valuable assets to the loved ones you leave behind.