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July 2024 | Market update
US stocks soar as European markets falter US stocks hit new highs in June, while European markets faced pressure due to political...
Hitchell Financial Planning
Jul 5, 20242 min read
Retirement Planning
Don't put it off Retirement can often seem a long way off – but the choices you make before you stop working can have an enormous impact...
Hitchell Financial Planning
Jul 4, 20242 min read
June 2024 | Market update
UK stocks rally as economy exits recession The FTSE 100 soared to a record high while the British economy expanded by more than expected...
Hitchell Financial Planning
Jun 6, 20242 min read
Turning your pension savings into an income for retirement
If you have a defined contribution pension scheme (also known as a money purchase pension), you’ll most likely need to decide how and...
Richard Hitchell
May 7, 20244 min read
Consolidating your pensions – is it a good idea?
Jenny is a 47-year-old Account Manager with a long and varied CV. She hasn’t quite had more jobs than hot dinners but, when she thinks...
Richard Hitchell
May 7, 20244 min read
May 2024 | Market update
FTSE 100 soars to record high The UK stock market hit a record high amid hopes of an interest rate cut and easing political tensions The...
Richard Hitchell
May 7, 20243 min read
April 2024 | Market update
Shares rally on hopes of interest rate cuts The prospect of interest rate cuts has helped push stock markets around the world to record...
Hitchell Financial Planning
Apr 8, 20242 min read
The effect of psychology on investors
You should base financial decisions on logic and facts. But psychology can have a much larger effect than you think, and it can lead to...
Hitchell Financial Planning
Mar 15, 20243 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 6, 20246 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
Mar 6, 20242 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
Feb 2, 20242 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
Jan 4, 20242 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 19, 20231 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
Dec 12, 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 23, 20232 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
Nov 15, 20231 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...
Hitchell Financial Planning
Sep 21, 20232 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 21, 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 15, 20233 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
Sep 5, 20232 min read
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