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Hitchell Financial Planning
Mar 66 min read
The 2024 Spring Budget: Winners and Losers
At 12.30pm today, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt announced the UK Spring Budget, as well as the economic and fiscal forecast by...
Hitchell Financial Planning
Mar 62 min read
March 2024 | Market update
Tech stocks continue to drive markets higher Strong earnings results from a range of companies helped to push stock markets to new highs...
Hitchell Financial Planning
Feb 22 min read
February 2024 | Market update
Markets pick up after a shaky start to the year The US economy remains robust even though interest rates remain higher than they’ve been...
Hitchell Financial Planning
Jan 42 min read
January 2024 | Market update
Markets end the year on a positive note Optimism that interest rate rises are finally over have boosted stock and bond markets US stocks...
Hitchell Financial Planning
Dec 19, 20231 min read
December Newsletter
We are pleased to share with you the latest edition of our client newsletter, hoping it will provide you with valuable insights and...
Hitchell Financial Planning
Dec 12, 20232 min read
December 2023 | Market update
Stocks and bonds rally in November Many economists now believe that major central banks have come to the end of their hiking cycles...
Hitchell Financial Planning
Nov 23, 20232 min read
2023 Autumn Statement
You will find enclosed our summary of the Autumn Statement 2023 delivered by the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on Wednesday 22 November. Our...
Hitchell Financial Planning
Nov 15, 20231 min read
Exciting news from Hitchell Financial Planning
We are pleased to inform you of an exciting development at Hitchell Financial Planning. Our dedication to delivering exceptional service...
Hitchell Financial Planning
Sep 21, 20232 min read
Need to remortgage but left it until the last minute?
With interest rates higher than they have been for 15 years, you may be worried about the impact this will have on your monthly mortgage...
Richard Hitchell
Sep 21, 20233 min read
More than a decade of auto-enrolment
Since the government introduced pension auto-enrolment in 2012, millions more workers have started saving for their retirement. Now, the...
Richard Hitchell
Sep 15, 20233 min read
The pros and cons of downsizing
Downsizing could mean lower overheads as well as the extra cash from the sale of your home. But there are factors to consider before you...
Richard Hitchell
Sep 5, 20232 min read
September 2023 | Market update
Markets recover after a difficult start to the month With US inflation ticking up for the first time in a year, Federal Reserve Chair...
Richard Hitchell
Aug 22, 20231 min read
Inheritance Tax Planning - Six ways to pass on even more of your wealth
Working with your Adviser now to organise and plan for the future could reduce the inheritance tax (IHT) bill for your beneficiaries...
Richard Hitchell
Aug 6, 20232 min read
Base rate rise August 2023
With inflation remaining stubbornly high the Bank of England has once again chosen to raise the Base Rates, this time by 0.25% to 5.25%....
Richard Hitchell
Aug 3, 20233 min read
August 2023 | Market update
Fed hikes interest rates to highest in 22 years The US economy remains robust despite eleven rate rises since March 2022 US equity...
Richard Hitchell
Jul 13, 20231 min read
The value of advice
Financial planners use their experience and expertise to help people build their wealth and reach their long-term financial goals. Here...
Richard Hitchell
Jul 10, 20232 min read
Investment Myths
In this blog, we'll debunk five misconceptions about investing. Understanding investments can be daunting, and there are several myths...
Richard Hitchell
Jul 6, 20233 min read
July 2023 | Market update
US stocks edge higher after Fed pauses interest rate rises Federal Reserve officials leave interest rates unchanged but suggest further...
Richard Hitchell
Jun 30, 20232 min read
Advance by Embark important client communication
In case you missed it, please find enclosed below a copy of a letter that Advance by Embark have sent to all existing clients: IMPORTANT...
Richard Hitchell
Jun 7, 20233 min read
Life after your Fixed Rate mortgage: Should I remortgage when my fixed rate ends?
The short answer? Yes If you don’t remortgage at the end of your term, you will be automatically transferred to your lender’s standard...
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