Alastair May Financial Planning

23/07/2024

Think a will is purely a tool for the wealthy?

Financial prudence isn't limited to big bank balances or property portfolios. It's as simple as making a will. No matter how big or small your assets are, a will is vital to ensure these are passed on according to your wishes. It's a means to control what happens to your financial legacy once you're no longer around, making it a key component of personal financial planning.

Creating a will also simplifies matters for your loved ones during a tough time, allowing them to focus on grieving and support, rather than legal complications. And importantly, it ensures the state doesn't make these key decisions on your behalf.

Enjoy peace of mind knowing your assets will end up where you want, not where the government decides. Because everyone's wealth matters, regardless of its size.

11/06/2024

Me and my mate Richard Hawley.... Oh, and Marie Powell in Wolves this evening. Superb night x

22/05/2024

We all experience financial stress at some point, but it is essential to notice how it may impact your mental health. A great place to start is to be able to recognise the symptoms of financial anxiety.

14/02/2024

"Buy Low, Sell High"
Or today, just buy really high and make your life a lot easier

06/02/2024

Getting your head around all the jargon used in financial services can get in the way of feeling confident about your money.
Seven out of ten people see financial advice as full of jargon and convoluted explanations, making us feel less than confident about our decisions. In fact, one in three of us say that we don’t understand tax.

Your tax year-end jargon buster

08/01/2024

New Year's Resolutions.
Not for everyone.
But in a recent YouGov poll, Saving More Money beats Losing Weight for 2024...

16/02/2023

Tuesday 21 February 2023 at 12.00pm – 1.00pm (start time now brought forward from 12.30 to midday)

Join our guest speaker Tony Wickenden, a taxation expert for St. James’s Place as he reviews the end of a tumultuous tax year.
Tony will examine the (much changed) tax context in which your financial planning takes place and outline the opportunities that can arise from informed advice and insightful planning, both for investors and business owners.
Register Here - https://sjp-co-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AC8nvaAvSymgoSsWRDU5qA

The value of an investment with St. James's Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds you select, and the value can therefore go down as well as up. You may get back less than you invested.

Alastair May Financial Planning is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) The ‘St. James's Place Partnership’ and the titles ‘Partner’ and ‘Partner Practice’ are marketing terms used to describe St. James's Place representatives.

SJP Approved 13/01/2023

06/11/2022

How secure is your password? Look at the table below to see how long it'll take to hack your password.

Having a strong password can help you protect yourself from fraudulence and scams.

Keep an eye out, as we'll be posting some tips to consider when securing your password soon.

07/10/2022

Kantar's BrandZ Most Valuable UK Brands Report 2022.
St. James's Place storming it.

10/05/2022

A study by UK charity Money and Mental Health found that:
72% of respondents said mental health problems had weakened their financial situation.
86% of people said financial problems made their mental health worse.
That’s because money and mental health problems often combine to create a cycle.

17/03/2022

Good article about investing in turbulent times.