"Congratulations" to Megan Congratulations to Megan Leach, our Apprentice Mortgage and Protection Administrator for passing her exam. Megan successful completed, “Principles of Administration” (Exam 319) part of her NVQ Level 3 business administration qualification. Additionally, she is supported in her training by the Kettering Office of "Starting Off". The multiple choice exam covered the following [...]
We could be entering a period of opportunity for first-time buyers. Market conditions could be perfect for people looking to buy their first home. Buyers are able to take advantage of cheap mortgage rates and the weakening housing market. Additionally, as a first-time buyer, you can still make use of the government’s Help to Buy [...]
By Tracey Foster, a Financial Designer at Anstee & Co. Divorce can be an extremely stressful time for individuals – I have witnessed how physically and emotionally draining the whole process can be. Is it any wonder when there are so many things to consider, some areas of the financial arrangements can be overlooked or [...]
On Sunday Rachel completed the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon. Running over 26 miles and raising over £3,000.00 for Deafblind UK. What this achievement means to Rachel. Rachel had these words of reflection after the Marathon. Rachel Efetha, Chartered Financial Planner said- “I have now completed the London Classics which is Ride London (100-mile bike [...]
I would urge you now to start planning for your next tax return. Don't leave it to the last minute and avoid all that last minute stress. Recent figures from Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) show that over 93% of people who were required to submit a self–assessment tax return did so by the [...]
Congratulation to our Office Manager Jane Lumley-Walker. Last night Jane became Chairman of Wellingborough Tangent. The evening started with drinks in the grounds of Harrowden Hall, the home of Wellingborough Golf Club, followed by a formal dinner. Outgoing chairman Sarah Madge said a few words before passing over the chain office to Jane Jane Lumley [...]
Our Chartered Financial Planner, Rachel Efetha has recently completed a 5 km Parkrun in Bedford wearing a blindfold and ear defenders. The aim is to simulate being Deafblind and to raise awareness of the charity she is running the London Marathon for. Rachel Efetha, Chartered Financial Planner said- “I’m running the London Marathon for this [...]
Many financial planners fear that people are paying more tax than they need to because they do not fully understand the rules around withdrawing money from their pension. When the pension freedoms came into force back in April 2015, one of the key changes was the introduction of what is known as "Flexible-Access Drawdown". Which [...]
By Rachel Efetha, Chartered Financial Planner. Yesterday morning I was pleased to present a Dementia Friends Information Session to the BRI Networking Breakfast in Northampton. The Information Session helps to explain what dementia is and encourages the audience to take action after participating, from something as simple as wearing their Forget-Me-Not Dementia Friend badge to [...]
By Anna-Louise Dearden, Editor of Muddy Stilettos, Northamptonshire. Whether it's a short or long term financial goal, saving is often a key part, but do we need to think about our cash before Brexit? Yep, Brexit. Yawn. We're all tired of hearing of it but, with the "big day" looming, there are still some personal [...]
