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Looking Ahead to the Autumn Budget

Rachel Reeves’s first Budget will be on Wednesday 30 October and we have all been warned about the....

What are Fat Tails and why are they so powerful?

‘Fat tails’ is a statistical term that refers to greater-than-expected probabilities of extreme ....

Lancashire financial planning that’s reassuringly straight-talking

Let's face it, finances can be confusing. Whether you're saving for a new home, planning for retirem....

Is the 4% Rule Still Relevant for Pensions?

Retirement planning in the UK is a complex task, with many factors to consider. One of the most impo....

Airpods Revenue Vs. Top Tech Companies (2024 Update)

Apple has long been established as a titan of the tech industry and a revenue behemoth. As the first....

How to Choose a Financial Adviser in 2024

Navigating the UK's complex financial landscape can be daunting, especially when it comes to investm....

How to Create a Financial Plan

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your finances? A well-crafted financial plan can provide the clarity ....

Retirement Saving Strategies Based on Your Age

Do you dream of a comfortable retirement, free from financial worries? Whether your aim is to travel....

Retirement planning strategies for 2024

Many Britons are taking a DIY approach to retirement planning. While taking control of your future i....

How the General Election result could affect your personal finances

Household finances are always a key battleground in any General Election. However, following several....

When do I need to update my life insurance policy? (2024 Update)

It’s tempting to think of life insurance as a financial product that you buy once and forget about....

When should you get life insurance?

We all know we should have life insurance in place but often it gets put to one side for another day....

5 examples of how personal financial planning can be beneficial

Life throws a lot at us. From weddings and babies to dream holidays and new cars, there's always som....

How Child Benefit affects National Insurance contributions for stay-at-home parents

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A brief guide to wealth management

Building and preserving wealth requires a great deal of careful planning and strategic execution. We....

A matter of trust: Putting money in trust for children (2024 Update)

If you’re planning to set aside money for the long-term future benefit of your children, you may w....

Angela is a VouchedFor Top Rated Financial Adviser for 2024

We’re delighted to announce that Acumen founder and Managing Director, Angela Maher, is once again....

Why is financial planning for retirement vitally important?

We all know financial planning can be hugely beneficial for our lives. Having your financial affairs....

What is the best way to save for retirement?

We all want to enjoy a long and happy retirement enjoying the things we love the most. Of course, to....

The 7 crucial steps in financial planning

At Acumen, clients often ask us: “What are the steps involved in the financial planning process?�....

What is Business Property Relief?

Business property relief has been around for decades, yet most business owners are unaware of its ex....

Farewell and Happy Retirement to Derek Jameson

Today is the day that we bid farewell to our long-standing friend and colleague – Derek Jameson. ....

Mid Market Update: Inflation and the global market

As the worries about prolonged inflation start to subside – there appears to be light at the end o....

Acumen Financial Partnership is now trademarked

Trademarking our brand and learning what does ‘trademark’ mean? Since 2006, when we first opene....

Why Red Bull is the world’s most unique company (2024 Update)

Imagine going back in time 40 years and explaining that an energy drink company would rise to power,....

Daniel Explores: What Makes Ferrari So Successful?

Thanks to the recent success of our Red Bull Business Blog, and having just returned from Italy myse....

The cheap, the expensive and the downright insane. A guide to Peter Lynch’s P/E philosophy

Author of the best-selling title “One up on Wall-Street” and legendary manager of the Fidelity M....

The Hive 100 Campaign

Hello, I am Lucy Molina and I am one of the Business Support team at Acumen, but my role al....

What are National Insurance credits and who can claim them?

National Insurance credits are a useful means of plugging any gaps in your National Insurance record....

A brief history of Acumen Financial Partnership

In 2006, Angela Maher, Managing Director of Acumen Financial Partnership, incorporated a small finan....