Updated Government financial support information
Covid-19 measures In the Budget 2020 on Wednesday 11 March, the Chancellor announced significant support for businesses and individuals...
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Hitchell Financial
- Jan 5, 2021
- 2 min
Implications of UK-EU trade deal for investors
The UK and the EU agreed a post-Brexit trade deal at the eleventh hour. As many economists and investors had anticipated, a ‘no deal’ may...
Hitchell Financial
- Jan 4, 2021
- 2 min
Market Update - A look back at December 2020
December was a positive month for global equity markets to close an extraordinary year. The coronavirus pandemic has caused significant...
Hitchell Financial
- Jan 2, 2021
- 2 min
Could you live on the State Pension?
Let’s be honest, on the morning of 21 October few of us were waiting with bated breath as the latest UK inflation stats were revealed....
Hitchell Financial
- Dec 18, 2020
- 1 min
Five investment lessons from 2020
The global health crisis has pushed and pulled the global economy and financial markets in different directions over the past year, and...
Hitchell Financial
- Dec 17, 2020
- 2 min
Preparing emotionally for retirement
Happy, healthy, whole Retired or not, you’ll still want and need similar things in life: a sense of purpose, social interaction and...
Hitchell Financial
- Dec 1, 2020
- 1 min
Omnis wins coveted 5-star service award!
At the recent Financial Adviser Service Awards 2020, Omnis Investments were awarded the coveted 5 stars and also topped the list of...
Richard Hitchell
- Dec 1, 2020
- 2 min
Market Update - A look back at November 2020
It was an exceptional month for global equity markets in November as three potential vaccines emerged to overcome the coronavirus...
Hitchell Financial
- Nov 30, 2020
- 3 min
The Bank of...Granny and Grandad?
For many younger people struggling to get a foot on the property ladder, the Bank of Mum and Dad is the only option. With rent taking a...
Richard Hitchell
- Nov 18, 2020
- 3 min
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...
Richard Hitchell
- Nov 16, 2020
- 3 min
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...
Richard Hitchell
- Nov 10, 2020
- 1 min
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...
Richard Hitchell
- Nov 2, 2020
- 2 min
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...
Richard Hitchell
- Nov 2, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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...
Richard Hitchell
- Oct 1, 2020
- 2 min
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...
Hitchell Financial
- Jul 8, 2020
- 3 min
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...
Hitchell Financial
- Jul 7, 2020
- 3 min
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...
Hitchell Financial
- Jul 2, 2020
- 2 min
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...
Hitchell Financial
- Jul 2, 2020
- 2 min
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%....
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