Does FOMO Hold You Back?
What are you missing out on? Not as much as you think. But in our hyper-connected world with its 24/7...
Taking Control: Death and Financial Planning
Last week Martin Lewis dedicated his Money Show Live to what he calls ‘unpleasant issues’ – mainly death and incapacity....
The Bank Wobble – Another Financial Crisis?
The UK’s central bank, the Bank of England, has assured the public that the banking system in the country remains...
Helping grown-up children in difficult financial times
With the increase in the cost of just about everything, several Thornton clients have asked me about this in the...
Financial planning for one
Most of the financial articles I read are aimed at families. Doing my job means I can often pick out...
How about buying a Holiday Home to give you a Good Return on Life?
As one who sold our holiday home last year, I can help you answer this one! The short answer is;...
Season’s Greetings! Start 2023 with purpose and avoid that dreaded financial ‘hangover’
Amid a cost-of-living crisis, it would be fair to say that Christmas may look slightly different for some families this...
Hobbies That Improve Health and Happiness
One of the major perks of retirement is that you’re free to devote as much time as you want to...
Using National Savings for some of your “rainy day” fund
It is essential to ensure that you keep a sufficient cash reserve, or ‘rainy day fund’, to get you through...
What Was Money Like When You Were a Child?
Parents know that children hear, see, and pick up on everything that is going on with the adults in their...