All of our February financial guidance factsheets are available to download below. Each one focuses on a different financial aspect to help guide you when setting and reaching your financial goals. If there is anything you are unsure about, or would like further information, all of our independent financial advisers offer a free initial consultation. You can contact your local IFA here.
Balancing profit and planet
ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing, a socially responsible investing approach, seeks to harmonise financial returns with a company’s environmental impact, stakeholder relationships and global footprint. Our planet faces numerous challenges, from climate change to a rapidly growing and ageing population.
Understanding and incorporating ESG risks and opportunities into your investment strategy improves decision- making and enables you to seek more beneficial investment outcomes. By examining and synthesising ESG data, we can help you to make more informed and sustainable investment choices.
Changes to the state pension
The State Pension is set to increase commencing on 6 April 2024 due to a mechanism known as the ‘Triple Lock’. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced an increase of 8.5%, which pensioners will welcome.
The State Pension is a recurring benefit paid out every four weeks by the government. This payment is made available to individuals who have reached the qualifying age and have sufficiently contributed to National Insurance.
Make the most of your wealth
Like health, the more meticulously you manage your wealth, the longer it lasts. A growth strategy seeks to amplify your wealth over the long haul, opening up a world of possibilities for you. Whether you dream of a large retirement fund, a holiday home or providing top-tier education for your children or grandchildren, a growth portfolio could be your ticket.
Choosing a growth investment strategy hinges on factors such as age, investment timeframe, risk tolerance and life goals. Given its long-term nature, growth investing tends to be a good fit for younger investors – those in their 20s, 30s, or 40s – eager to optimise their investments by targeting the higher returns that growth portfolios aim to deliver.
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