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Divorcing when you’re over 50: getting the right advice

23rd July 2024

Sadly, nearly half of all marriages in the UK end in divorce. Therefore, if you haven’t been through a divorce yourself, you almost certainly know someone who has. However, what’s…

Team Active shine a light on mental health

11th June 2024

Friday 5th July brings one of our favourite charity events of the year – the Walk in to the Light. Now in to its 4th year, the event was the…

The importance of protection

23rd May 2024

As a financial adviser, one of my primary goals is to ensure that my clients are well-prepared for whatever life might throw at them. Read on or click here to…

Later Life Planning – why we need it!

21st May 2024

As we go through life, our financial needs evolve. While early adulthood focuses on building wealth and achieving financial stability, later life demands a different approach. Read on, or click…

The power of investing early (with 5 tips to get you going!)

20th May 2024

Did you ever come across those adverts from the DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) a few years ago?...... Read on, or click here to watch the video They had…

Retirement issues remain top of clients’ concerns

14th May 2024

It’s important for us to keep in regular contact with our clients, and in April we surveyed a group of 1085 (clients) for their thoughts on the year ahead. The…

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…

New Tax Year 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?…

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.

How giving back has become part of who we are

28th April 2025

When Active Financial Services began in 2000, we didn’t really talk about “corporate social responsibility”, in those days – we just helped where we could. Sometimes that meant donating hanging…

Active welcomes Chartered Paraplanner as growth continues in the company’s 25th year!

8th April 2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Lauren Lee as the newest member of the Active Chartered Financial Planners’ team, as our strategic growth continues. Lauren began her journey in financial services as…

25 years of change, but financial security still matters

10th March 2025

As Active Chartered Financial Planners celebrates 25 years in business, we want to take a moment to say thank you to our clients. Some of you have been with us…