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Key points for investors in a post Covid-19 world

2nd June 2020

With Andrew Gilmore, Chartered Financial Planner Life has changed dramatically for us all in the last two months or so. Whilst minor amendments are being made to restrictions, it does…

Taking the first steps to re-open Active House

1st June 2020

At Active we are supporting the government’s plans to help businesses get back to work by beginning to relax lockdown measures and allow staff to return to work at Active…

Team Active rallies to support local charities during lockdown

1st June 2020

As a firm, Active are proud Patrons of The Middlesbrough & Teesside Philanthropic Foundation (MTPF) and Corporate Partner of The High Tide Foundation. Such is our drive to give back,…

Active’s Rachel uses lockdown time to achieve top qualification

4th May 2020

Rachel McCulloch, executive support manager is celebrating after successfully completing her Chartered Management Institution (CMI) qualification while working from home during the current lockdown. Rachel joins many other chartered individuals…

An expert view on investments and market stability

7th April 2020

With Director & Independent Financial Adviser Karl Nendick Since the UK voted to leave the EU in June 2016 the main topic at client review meetings has been Brexit.  However,…

Why protecting your income is more important than ever

6th April 2020

With Joe Carey, Independent Financial Adviser After spending a fortnight in ‘self-isolation’ with my wife and new born daughter in our own little bubble (on paternity leave), my first day…

Trying to work from home? Me too!

3rd April 2020

With Active's Marketing Manager, Ruth Conner* If like so many of us you suddenly find yourself working from home, you may be sharing very similar struggles to me.  Hearing the…

Temporary closure of Active House

24th March 2020

During these uncertain times, Active’s thoughts go out to all who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We are a family business and take our responsibilities towards the health…

Disorderly divestments create confusing market dynamics

16th March 2020

Last week could be characterised as an “orderly” repricing of equity markets to the consequences of COVID-19 disruptions. This week has seen second-order market dynamics, driving valuations down to levels…

Active Spirit

“Having been a client of Active for many many years and have always been given great advice and direction. I am now looked after by Andrew. He has given excellent advice and service, continuing on the great work this company has always offered me. Always cheerful and helpful; a great asset to Active. I have no problem recommending him to other people.

Women still cutting their pension contributions despite gender gap

16th April 2024

With people living longer and the cost of living is increasing, what does this mean for our retirement? According to a recent Scottish Widows survey, two-thirds of women are concerned…

How much does a pension contribution really cost you?

8th April 2024

Recently we have seen an increase in the number of clients who are suddenly paying additional tax on their wage increase, or on their bonus at work – so why…

Happy New Tax Year! Important changes that may affect you

4th April 2024

Like many headlines, they are quickly forgotten, becoming the next day’s fish and chips wrappers! I can almost guarantee that this phrase will apply to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s March Budget?…