Anyone else attending TUBS?

I am delighted that James and Emma will be representing Phil Anderson Financial Services at this years The Ultimate Business Show (TUBS). 

TUBS is organised by Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce and brings the best products, services and offers

Intergenerational Financial Planning

 

The baby boom generation now hold over half of all UK private wealth. In contrast, today’s younger generation face significant obstacles to accumulating wealth, due to high levels of student debt, expensive housing and the rising cost of saving for

Would you consider sustainable investments?

We have reached a significant milestone on the UK Personal Finance Show podcast this week reaching episode 50.

The last few years have seen a substantial rise in the popularity of sustainable and ethical investments, driven by an increasing desire fo

Do you know much about credit unions?

On the Personal Finance Show podcast this week we are joined by guest expert Chinyere Adeniyi-Alade who is the Chief Executive of Grampian Credit Union Ltd. We look at what services credit unions offer and where to find one in your area.

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Your health is your wealth

My latest podcast is out today. 

I was also delighted to get a mention in the Press & Journal this morning and also on Scottish Financial News due to the success of the podcast. You can read more on that here - 

Personal Finance Show Tops The Charts

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Value of holiday homes soars

The rise of the ‘staycation’ has led to a considerable jump in the price of holiday homes, according to data*.

Holiday let mortgage applications show that average purchase prices rose by 12% between October 2020 and March 2021, leaping from £387,993

Have you started thinking about Christmas yet?

On the Personal Finance Show with Phil Anderson podcast this week we look at "Saving for Christmas."

Christmas seems to come around earlier every year. On the podcast this week we look at the benefits of being organised for Christmas financially. We a

How would your business cope if you lost a key person?

Annuities

According to the financial regulator 60% of people stay with their existing provider when buying an annuity. They also say 8 out of 10 lose out by not switching. On the Peronal Finance Show with Phil Anderson podcast this week we cover what an annuit

Should you manage your finances jointly or individually?

On the Personal Finance Show with Phil Anderson podcast this week we look at the different attitudes people have to money and also discuss things like setting spending limits, the need for both to know what is going on and what if your partner is spe

Managing Your Debt

If your debts are keeping you awake at night or you’re struggling to keep up with the repayments, there are steps you can take and organisations that can help you. This week on the Personal Finance Show Podcast we are joined by Wendy Fleming from the

Have you ever wanted to build your own home?

For many building their own home is the ultimate dream. This week on the Personal Finance Show with Phil Anderson podcast we are joined by self-build mortgage expert Hamish Malcolm to look at all the in’s and out’s of self-build and stage payment mor

Do you have an emergency fund?

Could you save money by remortgaging?

Homeowners could reduce their monthly mortgage payments by an average of £169 in 2021 by remortgaging at current interest rates, according to research*.

Back at the beginning of the pandemic, Bank of England (BoE) slashed its base rate to a record lo

Secured Loans

Sorting out your mortgage during divorce

Divorce can be an incredibly stressful time for couples and the financial impact it can have only adds to the pressure. The number of couples getting divorced surged by almost a fifth in 2019*. Although data for 2020 has not yet been released, after

Dividing your finances on divorce

The past year has sadly put huge strain on many relationships,with couples locked down together for months on end whilst trying to work remotely and home school their children, bringing relationships to breaking point. This brings financial challenge

Vaccines put a spring in investors’ step

The arrival of spring is generally a time of great optimism and this year more than ever we are all certainly in need of a fresh bout of positivity. Thankfully for investors, there do seem to be increasingly hopeful signs on the horizon, with a growi

Mortgages for the over 55's

On the Personal Finance Show with Phil Anderson podcast this week we look at mortgages for the over 55's. 

For many people their home is the greatest asset they have. We look at ways that you can unlock a tax free lump sum from your property and cover

Red Nose Day

Watch Red Nose Day tonight at 7pm on BBC One.