by fpgonline | Aug 11, 2022 | Latest News & Blog
As you will no doubt be aware, the Bank of England raised interest rates again last week – this time by 0.5% to 1.75% – as it attempts to slow soaring inflation figures, which is predicted to hit 13% before the end of the 2022. Mortgage lenders were quick to pass on...
by fpgonline | Aug 11, 2022 | Latest News & Blog
By David Booth Executive Chairman and Founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors When I was growing up, our local newspaper, the Kansas City Star, was full of news and had one page for opinion. After decades of cable news and nonstop digital postings, I see more opinions...
by fpgonline | May 18, 2022 | Latest News & Blog
Historically, some people have pigeon-holed equity release as a product of last resort, however, over the past few years, it is frequently being used as a better accepted financial planning tool, a springboard to achieving retirement ambitions or an opportunity to...
by fpgonline | Apr 28, 2022 | Latest News & Blog
The increased popularity of equity release so far this year further demonstrates greater flexibility and a property market where growth has far outstripped inflation. Retirees are becoming more aware of the opportunities that are available to them and are looking to...
by fpgonline | Apr 8, 2022 | Latest News & Blog
The introduction of no fault divorce laws in England and Wales were announced this week – long-awaited changes that are intended to make the legal process easier and more amicable when a marriage comes to an end. For many couples it is often the case that ‘the...
by fpgonline | Mar 23, 2022 | Latest News & Blog
Over the past few months, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has sent clear signals that it intends to tackle inflationary pressures by restoring its Official Bank Rate back to its pre-Covid level of 0.75%, which of course leads to mortgage rate rises....