I was speaking with Martin Cockx, our partner at Life After Law, who we featured in last month’s Wealth Management Update. We were talking about what makes you actually take action in life. Martin’s journey included a great improvement in his fitness, so we got talking about what is most evocative. Which is where the subject of…
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As people live ever longer, the conundrum of working out how to make ends meet in retirement becomes ever more complex. Especially for those that live in valuable property and who have no children to pass their assets on to. In France, they have the option of ‘Viager’ agreements – a real estate agreement where…
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We were fortunate to get tickets to An Evening with Barack Obama – his only UK event – at the O2 in London a few weeks ago. So, what was it like to be in the presence of a truly Presidential individual – who is a complete contrast to the current incumbent? Well, firstly, we…
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Foresight is fortunate to be based in the beautiful village of Hale, near Altrincham, in Cheshire, and a recent survey by solicitors Irwin Mitchell suggests that local residents – or more accurately, former residents, are among the highest Inheritance Tax (IHT) payers in the UK. Inheritance Tax always comes at the top of the most…
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At Foresight, we’re proud to celebrate the achievements of our team and this year, Ben Dyson has certainly given us something to celebrate. Ben has been recognised as the United Kingdom’s Wills and Trusts Adviser of the Year for both 2023 and 2024 in the prestigious Finance Monthly Global Awards. Being honoured once is an…
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Entrepreneur noun 1. A person who sets up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit. Starting a business is often the ultimate dream—breaking free from the constraints of employment, taking control, and building something your own. But what truly drives an entrepreneur? The Motivation to Succeed Entrepreneurs come from…
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At Foresight, we believe that every member of our team plays a vital role in shaping our client experience. With that in mind, we’re delighted to introduce Sharon, who joins us as our new Receptionist. Bringing over 37 years of administrative experience, including 17 years in Public Relations, Sharon is no stranger to building strong…
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We welcome Holly to the Foresight team as a Financial Administrator. Holly has worked in the financial planning industry for several years and comes complete with a methodical and organised approach to her work. Holly has a keen interest in social media from a previous career and will be posting team news on Instagram Outside…
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We are delighted to welcome Thomas as a Client Manager who has joined us after working as a Paraplanner for another financial adviser. He has a Finance and Banking Degree from Sheffield Hallam and is another United supporter in the office – a Peterborough United fan. Keeping fit is important to Thomas and is a…
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It’s that time of the year where we need to heat our homes to keep warm. However, in doing this, we also dry the air around us. It is a well-known fact that dry enclosed air isn’t a great environment to live in. For many years I have used steam diffusers both at home and…
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