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A warm welcome to clients of Richard Short Associates

Richard Hitchell

Nov 18, 20203 min read

A warm welcome to clients of Richard Short Associates

In 2019 Richard Short took the difficult decision to start planning for his retirement. This was by no means an easy decision, and it was...

Spotlight on Enterprise Investment Schemes and Venture Capital Trusts

Richard Hitchell

Nov 16, 20203 min read

Spotlight on Enterprise Investment Schemes and Venture Capital Trusts

Complex tax-efficient investments such as Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS) and Venture Capital Trusts (VCT) are a consideration for...

Markets react positively to election news

Richard Hitchell

Nov 10, 20201 min read

Markets react positively to election news

After days of tension, news came in over the weekend that Joe Biden won the key battleground of Pennsylvania, 20 electoral votes was...

Market Update - A look back at October 2020

Richard Hitchell

Nov 2, 20202 min read

Market Update - A look back at October 2020

October was a tough month for global equity markets as rising coronavirus cases have resulted in tougher restrictions being imposed by...

November Update - US Elections and our latest blogs

Richard Hitchell

Nov 2, 20201 min read

November Update - US Elections and our latest blogs

In the final couple of months of what has been an extraordinary year, we hope that you and your family are continuing to stay well and...

Richard Hitchell

Oct 18, 20203 min read

Want to avoid retirement remorse?

Most people have a lot of different financial commitments and life can feel a bit like a financial juggling act. It can seem like saving...

Market update - a look back at September 2020

Richard Hitchell

Oct 1, 20202 min read

Market update - a look back at September 2020

As we near the final quarter of what has been an extraordinary year, we hope that you and your family are continuing to stay well and the...

Managing mortgage stress – we’re here for you

Richard Hitchell

Jul 8, 20203 min read

Managing mortgage stress – we’re here for you

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a second- stepper, or further up the housing ladder, buying a home is always a big move and can feel a...

Richard Hitchell

Jul 7, 20203 min read

Summer Statement Summary

In March, Rishi Sunak unveiled “one of the largest and most comprehensive economic responses in the world” to protect the UK’s population...

Give your children a head start with financial education

Richard Hitchell

Jul 2, 20202 min read

Give your children a head start with financial education

Financial literacy isn’t a skill that we are born with. Learning how to manage money effectively means acquiring a few important life...

Richard Hitchell

Jul 2, 20202 min read

Now could be a good time to remortgage

Mortgage rates are now at record low levels, following two Bank of England rate cuts in March to bring the base rate down to 0.1%....

Richard Hitchell

Jul 2, 20202 min read

Lasting Powers of Attorney

You may have already arranged a Will* to deal with matters in the event of your death, but have you considered what would happen if you...

Market update - A look back at June 2020

Richard Hitchell

Jul 1, 20202 min read

Market update - A look back at June 2020

"June’s performance helped the FTSE 100 record its best quarterly performance since 2010, gaining 8.8%." During June, most global equity...

Richard Hitchell

Jun 29, 20204 min read

Estate Planning

Estate planning encompasses not only preparing your finances to ensure your assets are protected for your loved ones once you are gone,...

Richard Hitchell

Jun 28, 20203 min read

2020/21 tax year - know your numbers

Whilst we would all probably agree that paying tax goes towards providing the important services we all rely on, no one needs to end up...

Richard Hitchell

Jun 2, 20202 min read

Be vigilant and scam smart

Warnings from a number of UK bodies, including the Bank of England, Financial Conduct Authority, National Crime Agency, and Action Fraud...

Richard Hitchell

Jun 1, 20202 min read

Market Update - A look back at May 2020

Like April, the last working day of May saw global equity markets fall on the back of a reported press conference by Donald Trump on...

Richard Hitchell

May 28, 20202 min read

What is cashflow modelling

“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Financial planning is all about preparing for those things...

Our expert advice can help reduce your mortgage stress

Richard Hitchell

May 27, 20202 min read

Our expert advice can help reduce your mortgage stress

Moving home is known to be one of life’s most stressful events. In fact, a survey earlier this year, found the process can cause us more...

Richard Hitchell

Apr 21, 20203 min read

Are you engaged with ‘good’ investing?

Socially Responsible Investing and Environmental, Social, and Governance Investing explained. Social and environmental change is...

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