News, Views & Opinions! A.K.A. Our Blog
When we think we have something that’s either informative, educational or useful to share then we post about it here to sahre it with you.
When reading the articles, or watching the video’s please consider the date it was posted as things do change, the newest posts are at the top.
None of the posts below should be considered as personalised financial advices, they are purely educational or informative content. If you have questions on anything please feel free to contact us.
MPowered has stopped new lending
MPowered Mortgages has stopped accepting new applications from 5:30pm on 28 October 2025 as its parent (MQube) refocuses on tech. Existing mortgages continue as normal,
State Pension Deferral Calculator
What is it worth to defer your state pension? Thinking about delaying your State Pension? You’re not alone. The decision to defer can have a
UK State Pension Guide 2025/26 – Rates, Age, Forecast & Boosting Tips.
What Is the UK State Pension? The State Pension is the UK-government’s guaranteed, inflation-linked income for people who have built up enough National Insurance (NI)
State Pension Age Calculator
When will you get your state pension? As you’re probably aware the state pension age has been in the process of being raised for a
Standish v Standish: how the Supreme Court’s ruling reshapes divorce settlements & tax-planning
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Standish v Standish may be the most important divorce ruling about financial settlements in 20 years. In simple terms, It
Autumn Budget 2024: What You Need to Know for Your Finances
In our recent YouTube Live session, John broke down the key points of the Autumn Budget from his perspective as an Independent Financial Adviser and
