5 Tips for buying your first home - St Barts Finance Bournemouth

5 Tips for buying your first home

5 top tips to buying your first home. 1. Saving for a deposit One of the most challenging things for a first time buyer is having enough money for a…
Mortgage Protection Life Cover Insurance - St Barts Finance Bournemouth

Mortgage Protection – Life Cover Guide

Why Mortgage Protection Life Cover Matters for Homeowners When you’re excited about purchasing a new home or indeed reviewing your mortgage on an existing property, talking about death occurring, and…
Pension vs ISA - which is more tax efficient?

Pension Vs ISA

Pension Vs ISA – Which is more tax efficient? When considering how best to invest surplus income, the debate between Pensions Vs ISA is a common one—especially for high earners.…
Is a drawdown right for you

Is a drawdown right for you?

2 important questions to consider… If you have a defined contribution pension, you can access your retirement savings in a variety of ways. One of those options is drawdown –…
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Spring Budget Winners and Losers

Over-50s returning to work In his speech, the Chancellor said that “older people are the most skilled and experienced people we have”. So, he announced steps to make it easier…
What are the benefits of releasing equity from your mortgage

Making sense of Dividends

In order for a company to grow, it can sell little pieces of itself, through what are known as shares. Many well-known businesses such as Microsoft, Amazon and Shell are…
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Use Them Or Lose Them

At this time of year, one of the most beneficial things you can do for your money is to review your annual allowances. Make sure you’re using those that are…
Pension Consultation

Pension Consultation

Retirement is a major milestone that many people look forward to in life. It can be a time of relaxation and freedom, but it should also be approached with careful…
Retirement Planning Consultation

Retirement Planning Consultation

Retirement is a major milestone that many people look forward to in life. It can be a time of relaxation and freedom, but it should also be approached with careful…