Interior design trends seem to swing from minimalist to maximalist every few years, but the “dopamine décor” style might be here to stay. This trend focuses on one thing: filling your home with colours and furniture that bring you joy. Whether that’s a specific pattern or a jumble of decorations pinched from other aesthetics, the goal is to reflect your…
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The Magnificent Seven might conjure up images of the 1960s Western film or its 2016 remake, but there’s a new group in town – seven technology companies that outgained the market in 2023. Read on to find out more about these companies and the effect they’re having. The S&P 500 is an index that tracks the stock performance of 500…
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Dr Seuss’s books are well-known for passing on life lessons to children through interesting and rhyming lyrics. But hidden among the vivid illustrations are valuable teachings that could apply to financial planning too. During his lifetime, Dr Seuss wrote and illustrated more than 60 books – several of which are the most popular children’s books of all time – and…
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When you give up work, your pension is likely to play a key role in creating an income. So, an essential part of retirement planning is often deciding how you’ll access your retirement savings. Last month, you read about the importance of setting out your retirement lifestyle goals and how financial planning could help. Your income will play a key…
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The 2024/25 tax year is just a month away, and chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his 2024 Spring Budget, outlining the government’s plans for the next fiscal year and beyond. With a general election looming – prime minister Rishi Sunak has said he will call it before the end of the year – the chancellor claimed that the government had…
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With one eye on a forthcoming general election, the chancellor has announced a Budget aimed at generating long-term growth, with “more investment, more jobs, better public services and lower taxes”. While the headlines will inevitably focus on Jeremy Hunt’s cut in National Insurance contributions (NICs), many less headline-grabbing messages will affect millions of families and businesses. Read on to find…
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Stacey joins Herbert Scott as a Chartered Financial Planner after moving from Birmingham where she was born and bred to live the southern life in Brighton, well Hove Actually. Stacey was looking to join a company that aligns their values with hers of putting the client first and Herbert Scott was the perfect fit. Stacey gained Chartered Financial Planner status…
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What better way to spend a rainy afternoon in February than in the company of Dimensional Fund Advisers, engaging in a journey through Herbert Scott’s investment philosophy. Whilst we realised this wasn’t going to be everyone’s cup of tea, we wanted to establish an annual event for clients who would like a deeper understanding of how we manage their money,…
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When you start thinking about the steps you need to take when retiring, your focus might be on the financial side. Yet, it’s often a good idea to start with your lifestyle aspirations. Last month, you read about the different options when deciding how you’ll retire. Now, it’s time to consider what…
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Transitioning into retirement can present new challenges, not least, understanding how to sustainably use your assets to create an income. As you move into the decumulation phase, you might worry about balancing your immediate needs with your long-term financial security. This is where a considered approach to financial planning can help. Managing the decumulation of assets…
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