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A grocery shop would cost just 45p in 1940s when the first supermarket opened its doors
Visiting the supermarket to pick up a few items or do your weekly shopping is so common it can be difficult to imagine life without this...

Tom from Harken Financial
Aug 8, 20233 min read
Investing 101: What you need to know about tax efficiency and your investment options
Investing may provide a useful way to grow your wealth, but getting started can be overwhelming. There are some important decisions to...

Tom from Harken Financial
Aug 8, 20234 min read
Investment market update: April 2023
High inflation continues to affect economies around the world. However, there are positive signs of recovery, and some surveys indicate that people are starting to feel more confident about the future. While many things can affect short-term market movements, remember you should invest with a long-term goal in mind. If you have any questions about your portfolio or investment performance, please contact us. UK The UK economy flatlined in February, official data from the Offic

Tom from Harken Financial
May 12, 20233 min read
Revealed: A long-term investment strategy could be key to beating inflation
Over the last year, you may have been affected by soaring inflation, rising interest rates, and volatile market conditions. The good news...

Tom from Harken Financial
May 12, 20233 min read
5 essential money lessons that could improve your child’s financial independence
Between 12 and 16 June, Young Enterprise runs a national campaign across primary and secondary schools with the aim to give children the...

Tom from Harken Financial
May 12, 20234 min read
4 red flags that could be signs of a scam and what you need to know about them
Each year in June, Citizens Advice runs a two-week scam awareness campaign, aptly named “Scam Awareness Fortnight”. The organisation...

Tom from Harken Financial
May 12, 20234 min read
4 essential Budget announcements that could boost your pension
In a bid to encourage early retirees back to work, chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled several changes to pension allowances during the...

Tom from Harken Financial
May 12, 20233 min read
Estate planning: 3 crucial steps that could protect your later years
Estate planning is an important part of your financial plan. Not only does it ensure your assets are passed on to who you wish and...

Tom from Harken Financial
May 12, 20233 min read
Investment market update: January 2023
Investors should expect further volatility in the markets in 2023, experts suggest. Economies around the world are facing recession due to factors including high inflation and rising interest rates. The International Monetary Fund’s Kristalina Georgieva predicts that a third of the global economy will be in recession this year. The World Bank also has a similar outlook, as it cut its global growth forecast from 3% to 1.7% after risks identified six months ago materialised. Th

Tom from Harken Financial
Feb 7, 20234 min read
The must-have home features that could make your property more attractive
Given that energy prices have soared, it’s not surprising that energy efficiency measures have become essential to homeowners. However, a...

Tom from Harken Financial
Feb 7, 20233 min read
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