Financial Advice Blog
Welcome to the Rutherford Hughes Financial Advice blog, where we publish regular articles, videos and podcast related to Financial Advice, ESG Investing, Inheritance Tax and more.
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With all the uncertainty and turmoil in the markets at the moment regarding COVID-19, many people who have money invested are wondering what they should be doing with their current investments. This video answers the most frequent top 3 questions were being asked at the moment...
How much post work income will you receive from your pension and savings?
How much post work income will you receive from your pension and savings? Retirement will probably be one of the biggest events you ever go through in your life, so it’s not something you’ll leave to chance. But knowing how much you’ll need, and how to get there, isn’t always
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Generation X chronically under saving
57% face financial difficulty in retirement years According to The International Longevity Centre UK (ILCUK) report, a substantial proportion of Generation X (those born between 1965 and 1980) in the UK face financial difficulty in retirement, with one in three expected to face significant disadvantages.[1]. So why is gGeneration X
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The Golden Years. Will You be better off in retirement?
Be better off in retirement Imagine you’re retiring today. Have you thought about how you’re going to financially support yourself, and potentially your family too, with your current pension savings? The run-up to your retirement may feel overwhelming, but this is an important time for you and your savings. Do
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Goodbye and Good Riddance to 2020
Goodbye and Good Riddance to 2020 We are due to exit “Lockdown II” when this article is to be published. Hopefully, we have exited, and we can look forward to a near-normal Christmas and say goodbye and good riddance to 2020. However, I am not sure that will be the
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Does Size Matter Podcast
Does Size Matter Podcast For those with a short attention span, and in need of instant gratification, the answer is a definitive “yes”, but big is not beautiful. Rutherford Hughes is a small business, with the intention of growing. However, we will always be more boutique than a high street
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Comon and Sense
Comon and Sense Four old friends are golfing together. All have done well in their various businesses over the years and each has taken advice on their pensions and investments but from differing sources. As they are past discussing sex, drugs and rock and roll, the conversation drifts towards finance.
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The Clapham Omnibus
The Clapham Omnibus Mr. Clapham and Mr. Omnibus are trustees of the estate of their late friend, Anton Preneur, a highly successful businessman. They are holding funds for Anton’s young son, Anton II. Anton II is only three years old. He is to inherit when he is 18. Clapham and
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Property Tax Changes 2020
Property Tax Changes as at 6 April 2020 Property is a very popular investment in the UK, much to the bemusement of other nations, exactly the reason you need to be aware of any property tax changes. However, its attractions are being compromised by several tax changes which have recently
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Investing In The New Normal
The Future of Investing in the New Normal If you follow Rutherford Hughes on LinkedIn or Facebook, you will notice that we are promoting ESG investing as a concept worthy of merit. I should explain that ESG stands for Environment, Social and Governance. We covered the subject in the last
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Denise Graham Wealth Manager
Denise Graham Wealth Manager Interview with Denise Graham Wealth Manager and female Independent Financial Adviser at Rutherford Hughes Ltd. What were your career ambitions growing up? Growing up I wanted to study law. I completed my work experience at a local firm of solicitors in Gateshead and worked there on
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