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How to talk to adult children about money
You never stop being a parent, and even your adult children may need some advice about their finances as they face new hurdles and begin thinking about their long-term goals.
The AUTUMN Budget 2024
The much-anticipated Autumn Budget was finally delivered on the 30th October, in reality it wasn't quite the fireworks show the nation was expecting.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faced the task: filling the "black hole" in public finances while keeping her party's ambitious manifesto pledges. The solution? A plan to raise £41 billion in taxes over the next five years.
How to talk to Teenagers about money
You lay the foundations for adulthood during your teenage years, and learning how to manage your finances is a vital part of this.
How to talk to children about money
You may assume that children don’t need to learn about money until they reach their teenage years and become more independent.
The rise (and Possibly fall) of “Finfluencers”
36% of under-25s turn to “finfluencers” – financial influencers – for help with managing their wealth.
Investment Perspectives
There has been lots of noise over the past week about the stock markets and we want to reassure you that this is a normal part of investing.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Losing capacity can be a daunting prospect, but acting early can protect your best interests
Passing on your Wealth
You’ve spent a lifetime building your wealth, so you’ll want to make sure that it’s distributed according to your wishes.
The Four Pillars of Financial Wellbeing
Ever feel like your finances control you, rather than the other way around? You're not alone.
Who is responsible for calculating Inheritance Tax and what happens if they make a mistake?
HMRC are investigating 2,000 families for underpaying Inheritance Tax. Learn who is liable for calculating what is owed and what happens if they make a mistake.
Change but no change
The UK woke up Friday to a change in government, as Labour won the general election by achieving the biggest swing in recent parliamentary history…
A Guide to ISAs
Ever wondered what an Individual Savings Account (ISA) really is and how it works as a part of your financial plan? In this guide we'll break down everything you need to know about ISAs
Four Key Tax Allowances & Exemptions
we understand that navigating the tax system can be complex. But did you know there are several tax allowances you could be missing out on that could reduce your tax burden?
The Spring Budget 2024
In what was widely expected to be Mr. Hunt’s final Budget ahead of an election, speculation in the final run up focused on the trade-offs that might be required around cutting taxes and meeting both fiscal rules and spending commitments.
Cashflow Planning
A Cashflow plan acts as your roadmap to your financial journey. It takes various financial information as well as your goals and aspirations and helps you make informed decisions about your financial freedom.
Tuning out the Noise
When you focus on an important goal, other people’s opinions can be distracting, even derailing. Who cares if a friend doesn’t agree with your new exercise plan, as long as it’s working for you?
Introduction to ebi
We work with various investment partners to help you achieve financial freedom. ebi Portfolios were launched in 2010