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How much life insurance will provide your family with security?
Life insurance could ensure your family’s security if you pass away. It may be an important part of your financial plan and could provide...

Tom from Harken Financial
Nov 14, 20234 min read
More people than ever celebrate their 100th birthday. Here’s why it affects financial plans
More people in England and Wales are celebrating their 100th birthday. It could have implications for your financial plan and creating an...

Tom from Harken Financial
Nov 14, 20233 min read
Investment market update: October 2023
As inflation remains stubborn, and interest rates may have to remain higher for longer, recessionary concerns have grown around the world. Read on to discover some of the factors that may have affected your investment portfolio in October 2023. When reviewing short-term market movements, remember to focus on your long-term investment goals. UK After a slump in July, official data shows the UK economy grew by 0.2% in August with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reporti

Tom from Harken Financial
Nov 14, 20234 min read
Did you use the Help-to-Buy scheme? Inflation could affect your repayments
Aspiring homeowners who used the Help-to-Buy equity loan scheme to get on the property ladder could face an unexpected rise in their...

Tom from Harken Financial
Nov 14, 20234 min read
How to help your family manage your affairs when you pass away
Planning for your death can be emotionally difficult, but it could be a huge help to your loved ones. Research suggests administering an...

Tom from Harken Financial
Nov 14, 20234 min read
2 key reasons why you may want to update your plan during a financial review
Regular financial reviews may help keep you on track to meet your goals and give you confidence in the steps you’re taking. As well as...

Tom from Harken Financial
Nov 14, 20233 min read
Investment market update: July 2023
Data from economies around the world indicate business output and confidence could be slowing. Read on to find out what influenced the investment market in July 2023. Despite some data suggesting there could be a downturn in some areas, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lifted its global growth forecast for 2023. The organisation now expects the global economy to grow by 3%, up from its previous prediction of 2.8%. Globally, both households and businesses could face p

Tom from Harken Financial
Aug 8, 20234 min read
Here’s what mortgage lenders consider when carrying out affordability tests
Applying for a mortgage can be stressful. You might worry a lender will reject your application and the effect it could have on your...

Tom from Harken Financial
Aug 8, 20233 min read
Why emotional decision-making could be costing you investment returns
It can be difficult not to let your emotions influence the decisions you make. When investing, emotional decision-making could be harming...

Tom from Harken Financial
Aug 8, 20233 min read
A decade after introducing auto-enrolment, the government confirms plans to extend it
Since the government introduced pension auto-enrolment in 2012, millions more workers have started saving for their retirement. Now, the...

Tom from Harken Financial
Aug 8, 20234 min read
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