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Every so often, clients come to us with a question that feels too big to get wrong. Should we move house?Is it the right time

If you’ve invested for more than five minutes, you’ve already learned one universal truth: there is always something trying to pull your attention away from

https://recruitment.tfp-fp.com/ When people hear the words “Client Experience Manager”, they can sometimes imagine a traditional administrative role: paperwork, emails, chasing providers and keeping records up

There’s a funny assumption many people carry, often without realising it. Once you’ve reached a certain level of financial comfort, life tends to present more

31 July 2026Estimated read time: 6 minutes Watch some of the TFP team chat through this months market update here – https://youtu.be/S37KID0BJfc Renewed tensions involving

If you ask most people when they first looked for financial advice, the answer is rarely, “just because”. It’s usually sparked by something big happening,

Every January, a familiar ritual begins. Newspapers, money pages, and commentators dust off their crystal balls, offering bold statements about what markets “will” do over

Most people come to financial planning with a healthy mixture of dreams and worries. They want their money to support a life they love, and

30 June 2026Estimated read time: 5 minutes The first half of 2026 has been defined by geopolitical uncertainty, particularly conflict in the Middle East, renewed concerns

Why More Isn’t Always Better Diversification is one of those financial phrases most people can recite without thinking. It sits alongside “buy low, sell high”

For many families we work with, the journey toward financial independence begins with a simple hope: “I just want to know we’ll be okay.” Security.

It’s a lovely feeling when markets are steady, inflation isn’t dominating the headlines, and life feels that bit more predictable. Many people breathe a sigh

Crafting a Life That Fits Who You Are Now If you ask most people what retirement looks like, they’ll often picture something soft-focused: long lunches,

Estimated read time: 4 minutes May was shaped by developments in the Middle East, as concerns over escalating tensions between the US and Iran gradually

There’s a moment many people dream of for decades: closing the laptop for the last time, handing back the office keys, or walking out of

If you’ve ever checked your portfolio during a turbulent spell, you’ll know how different your thinking can feel compared with calmer periods. A few red

Why Starting With “No” Helps You Find Your “Yes” When people talk about retirement planning, the conversation usually jumps straight to the big, exciting possibilities.

April proved more constructive than many had expected. A ceasefire in the Middle East helped keep oil prices contained despite ongoing disruption to key shipping

We’re delighted to share that we have successfully maintained our Chartered Financial Planning status with the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). Chartered status is widely recognised

Staying Calm in a Noisy Financial World If you’ve ever scrolled through the news on a quiet Sunday morning, you’ll know the feeling: one minute

If you’ve ever renovated a home, you’ll know the feeling: you spend months making careful decisions, choosing materials, getting the structure right… and then someone

If you’ve ever tried making a big decision using a spreadsheet alone, you’ll know something important is missing. Numbers can tell you the cost, the

… and How to Avoid Them If you’ve ever tried sticking to a healthy eating plan while walking past a bakery, you’ll know the feeling:you

2026 began on a steady footing, with stable growth and expectations for interest rate cuts. As the quarter progressed, policy and trade tensions emerged before

You didn’t get a vote. You didn’t get a say. One day you open an envelope, or more likely an email, and find out that

A couple of years ago, I shared a blog titled “Apprentice to Director.” It was a reflection on a journey I never quite expected… starting out

When most people think about retirement planning, their mind goes straight to one fear:“What if the markets fall when I need my money?” It’s understandable.

Why Time Is the Real Currency of Financial Planning As the year begins to wind down and the light shifts into that softer, golden tone

When planning for retirement, most people focus on their investment portfolios, private pensions, or ISA balances. Yet one of the most powerful, reliable, and inflation‑linked

March 2026 Estimated read time: 4 minutes Geopolitical tensions intensified sharply in February as US–Israeli strikes on Iran were followed by retaliation and disruption to

How to Protect Your Plan from Modern Distractions If you’ve ever tried to make a big decision while someone is talking loudly next to you,

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I wish I knew what was going to happen next,” you’re not alone. When it comes to money, most

Making Sense of Market Concentration Without the Panic Every so often, markets give us something new to worry about. Lately, it’s the idea that a

It’s been a generous few years for investors. Global shares have delivered returns that most long-term plans would happily accept over a much longer stretch

January was shaped by geopolitics and political commentary rather than economic data. Gold and silver rose strongly early in the month before falling back toward

For many people, the hardest part of retirement isn’t building the pot… it’s knowing how to use it without constantly worrying about running out. Even

The Quiet Strength of Sticking to Your Plan It’s hard to avoid it these days: everywhere you turn, someone seems to be celebrating the investment

Designing a Later Life That Feels True to You When most of us picture “retirement,” we imagine a familiar script: you work for decades, you

2025 marked a shift from campaigning to governing. In the US, the return of Donald Trump brought renewed focus on tariffs, while a pro-growth but

What Really Matters When Choosing Where to Invest Most people think the hardest part of investing is deciding what to buy. But in reality, the

Every so often, clients come to us with a question that feels too big to get wrong. Should we move house?Is it the right time

If you’ve invested for more than five minutes, you’ve already learned one universal truth: there is always something trying to pull your attention away from

https://recruitment.tfp-fp.com/ When people hear the words “Client Experience Manager”, they can sometimes imagine a traditional administrative role: paperwork, emails, chasing providers and keeping records up

There’s a funny assumption many people carry, often without realising it. Once you’ve reached a certain level of financial comfort, life tends to present more

31 July 2026Estimated read time: 6 minutes Watch some of the TFP team chat through this months market update here – https://youtu.be/S37KID0BJfc Renewed tensions involving

If you ask most people when they first looked for financial advice, the answer is rarely, “just because”. It’s usually sparked by something big happening,

Every January, a familiar ritual begins. Newspapers, money pages, and commentators dust off their crystal balls, offering bold statements about what markets “will” do over

Most people come to financial planning with a healthy mixture of dreams and worries. They want their money to support a life they love, and

30 June 2026Estimated read time: 5 minutes The first half of 2026 has been defined by geopolitical uncertainty, particularly conflict in the Middle East, renewed concerns

Why More Isn’t Always Better Diversification is one of those financial phrases most people can recite without thinking. It sits alongside “buy low, sell high”

For many families we work with, the journey toward financial independence begins with a simple hope: “I just want to know we’ll be okay.” Security.

It’s a lovely feeling when markets are steady, inflation isn’t dominating the headlines, and life feels that bit more predictable. Many people breathe a sigh

Crafting a Life That Fits Who You Are Now If you ask most people what retirement looks like, they’ll often picture something soft-focused: long lunches,

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