by Martin Dodd | Mar 31, 2017 | Blog
As you are probably aware, when someone dies and leaves a valid Will, the executor is usually appointed to deal with the deceased person’s estate – dealing with the distribution of their money, property and possessions etc. However, before the estate can be...
by Martin Dodd | Jan 2, 2017 | Blog
It’s pretty difficult to get by in life without having to make financial decisions about what you should do for right now in the moment, the medium term and for the long term. In fact, you just have to make decisions any way you look at it. So, as a financial adviser...
by Martin Dodd | Jan 2, 2017 | Blog
After more than a few decades of advising my clients regarding their financial affairs, it always amazes me how little many couples know about their significant other’s financial position. The reasons are many, ranging from, “we never talk about that sort of stuff” to...
by Martin Dodd | Dec 23, 2016 | Blog
On the 1st day of Christmas: Kick back and relax with family and friends. It’s a good time to reflect on the good things that have happened in the last 12 months. It’s easy to forget what you have achieved as you prepare for the year ahead. On the 2nd day of...
by Martin Dodd | Sep 28, 2016 | Blog
I am concerned to put it mildly. In fact it’s always been a major concern of mine. You may be wondering what I am talking about. What I am talking about is the new ‘pension freedom’ rules and the possibility that people miscalculate how much they can...