Warren Shute CFP

04/08/2026

The more you understand your pension, the better equipped you'll be to make informed decisions for your future.

Here are five things worth knowing about pensions...

06/07/2026

Big changes are coming to pensions, inheritance tax and financial planning... but what do they actually mean for you? 🤷‍♂️

In the latest episode of The Finance Geeks podcast, Paul and I break down the upcoming changes in plain English, helping you understand what they could mean for your retirement, your family, and your future.

The sooner you understand your options, the more time you have to make the most of them.

🎧 Listen here -

In this episode of The Finance Geeks, Warren Shute and Paul Clewort...

29/06/2026

Wonderful to see our celebrations in the local press.

A FINANCIAL planning firm is celebrating 20 years in business

18/06/2026

A financial planner helps you make smarter choices for you and your family, both now and in the future.

08/06/2026

After more than 30 years of working with people approaching and living in retirement, I've noticed a few things.

Most people underestimate how long they'll live. They worry about spending too much, when they could probably afford to enjoy more of their money.

Retirement planning is about far more than a pension pot.

It's about understanding what you want from life and making sure your money supports it.

Here are 10 retirement lessons I've learned from working with clients over the years.

03/06/2026

If you have any pensions from previous employment or that you can’t find, use the pension tracing service www.gov.uk/find-pension-contact-details.

It won’t give you the value or location of your pensions, but it will give you contact details for providers across the UK.

29/05/2026

People who give their finances attention early often find themselves enjoying more freedom, flexibility and peace of mind in later life.

The earlier you start saving, investing and planning, the stronger your financial foundations become. Small steps taken today can create lasting security and greater freedom tomorrow.

Start now - your future self will thank you.

21/05/2026

If you’re between 18 and 40 years old, a Lifetime ISA (LISA) gives you a free 25% bonus on savings up to £4,000 pa if used for a house deposit, but you must hold it for 12 months.

It’s a great way to save for your first home.

Alternatively, you could look to use NS&I Premium Bonds or a high-interest account.

15/05/2026

With everything costing so much more, budgets are being squeezed. 😫

Review what you spend, set yourself a budget and ask yourself what you can reduce or cut out even if it’s temporarily, to help free up money to save.

30/04/2026

HALF of us are spending ALL the money we earn every month! 😮

And high earners on £90,000 a year are just as likely to blow their entire salary as those on £9,000, previous research shows.

So how can you ensure that you put something aside for a rainy day?

Here's my top tips on how to be a savvy saver...