Independent Financial Advice

The Office of National Statistics has reported that Inheritance Tax (IHT) paid to the Government rose by 8% last...

Guaranteed Pitfalls 5th July 2013

It is the nature of investment that people will pay a premium for the promise of a “certain” outcome....

In many areas of life, intense activity and constant monitoring of results represent the path to success. In investment,...

It has been quite a year for stock markets. In the past 12 months shares have soared to record...

What is the difference between telling you that you can spend extra funds holidaying now, or that you can...

Do wise men follow stars? 18th April 2013

One of the UK’s most popular active fund managers, Richard Buxton, announced last month he is leaving Schroders for...

Peering through the hedge 15th April 2013

The Hedge Fund industry has grown dramatically in recent years and we provide some interesting findings about these heavily...

Short term memory loss? 11th April 2013

The announcement of the “Help to Buy” mortgage guarantee programme has provoked much media comment. Credible commentary and views...

Pension Liberation? 22nd March 2013

Despite a number of announcements dealing with tax evasion and avoidance in the 2013 Budget, the Government does not appear to...

At Swindells Financial Planning we have always said that when it comes to investing – costs matter. This is...