The demand for places for long term care is increasing due to us all living longer. However, funding to cover the care home, which is mainly paid for by Local Authorities is under pressure. Many Local Authorities resources are limited. This is leading to them demanding places at below their cost price. Care homes are [...]
First of all, do you really want a divorce? Have you looked at the reasons why you are unhappy in your relationship? Have all the avenues such as marriage counselling, marriage coaching, psychotherapy or separation been explored. If you feel that there is no going back, you will need to consider the following. Take professional [...]
In the eighties until 2009, an interest-only mortgage was a popular option. Now, however, many of these mortgages are coming to the end of their term and money must be found to pay off the original capital sum borrowed. So, what should you do if you have an interest-only mortgage? Firstly, you need to ascertain [...]
A Lifetime Individual Savings Account, also known as a LISA, is a great way of boosting your savings for that all-important, first mortgage deposit. So, how does a LISA work and can I have one? How a LISA works First of all, as the name implies these are individual (sole) savings accounts. This means that [...]
A survey conducted by Aldermore Bank showed that almost three-quarters of business owners expect to be working past the age of sixty-five. This, however, is not out of choice. Two-thirds said that they would have preferred to have been enjoying their retirement by then. The key reason given is that they are looking to enjoy [...]
By Rachel Efetha, Chartered Financial Planner based in Bedford, Bedfordshire. The first working Monday of the new year has been dubbed ‘Divorce Day’ as it sees an increasing number of married couples starting to make enquiries about ending an already unhappy marriage which has had an increasing strain over the festive period. Getting divorced is [...]
It is only natural that after being with someone for a while that your finances become entwined. You will be surprised by how many financial products and agreements you will share with your ex-partner. These agreements may be in the form of a mortgage, credit card, car loan or even everyday utility bills. You need [...]
We are often asked. “How do I get a mortgage”? First of all, we would recommend that you start thinking about your mortgage application at least six months before you apply. Here are some of the key steps to follow to ensure that you get the best mortgage for you. Step one Check your credit [...]
