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The top 10 sporting events coming to the UK in summer 2022

It’s fair to say that the UK is addicted to sport. After two years of events being affected by the Covid pandemic to some extent or another, there’s more of an excited air of anticipation than usual as we approach…

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The useful guide to reaching your retirement goals

Getting the most out of retirement and reaching your goals requires planning. Not thinking about your post-work years until you reach that milestone can mean that a retirement that promised much, falls short. While you might daydream about giving up…

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Investment market update: March 2022

Throughout March, the war in Ukraine continued to dominate headlines and affect investment portfolios around the world. Many companies, from well-known businesses like L’Oréal and Coca-Cola to smaller firms, have withdrawn operations from Russia, including online sales. Others, such as…

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3 interesting pieces of data that show why you shouldn’t panic during market volatility

Over the last two years, investors have experienced a lot of volatility. If you’ve been tempted to change long-term plans, data can highlight why you shouldn’t panic. At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, markets fell sharply, and investors continued…

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8 things entrepreneurs can do to improve their financial resilience

More people than ever before are working for themselves and setting up businesses. It can be incredibly rewarding, but you also need to consider how it’ll affect your financial resilience. The UK has a great spirit of entrepreneurship. According to…

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“Midlifers” are hit by time and financial pressures. Financial planning can help balance your priorities

Individuals aged between 40 and 60 – dubbed “midlifers” – are facing time and financial pressures as they try to support their families. Many are feeling the strain and don’t have the resources to focus on their own goals, and…

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Why good retirement planning is about more than your pension and money

If you’re nearing retirement, you may be starting to think about planning the next stage of your life. What steps spring to mind? You may prioritise organising your pension, claiming your State Pension, or reviewing how much you have in…

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Your older pensions could be delivering “poor value for money”, and it could cost you thousands of pounds

If you opened a defined contribution (DC) pension in the 1990s or 2000s, the charges you’re paying could be higher than comparable pensions opened more recently. Between now and your retirement, the difference could add up to thousands of pounds.

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Santorini and Matthew Walne achieve “Top Rated” Status on VouchedFor

VouchedFor has named Santorini Financial Planning Ltd as a “Top Rated Firm 2022”, also naming Matthew a “Top Rated Adviser 2022”. The Top Rated Financial Adviser Guide is distributed in The Times today. VouchedFor is an independent review site where…

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Santorini Financial Planning scoops a host of prestigious industry awards

Santorini Financial Planning is proud to announce that we’ve won a range of highly sought-after industry awards. Spanning across five different categories, we were nominated for and have won the following awards: Financial Planning Service of the Year – Central…

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Everything you need to know about the 2022 spring statement

Against the backdrop of the continuing war in Ukraine, the chancellor has delivered his spring statement. The war has contributed to uncertainty in the global economy, with the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) saying that, “given the unfolding situation in…

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Guide: The useful guide to decluttering your home and life

Over time, you can pick up things that clutter your life and mean you aren’t living the lifestyle you want. It might be material items taking up space in your house, or even habits that mean you’re distracted from focusing…

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