Guides

Notes from the planning desk

Short articles on the questions clients bring to UK financial advice meetings — written to help you prepare, not to replace a consultation.

Two colleagues discussing papers in a bright office

2026-01-20

Protecting income when you are the main earner

Life cover and income protection are not interchangeable. Each answers a different household risk.

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Person reviewing official documents at a window desk

2025-11-12

How we read a State Pension forecast

Your forecast letter hides useful clues about gaps, contracted-out years, and when deferral might still make sense.

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Coins and notes beside a small notebook

2025-09-28

Emergency cash: how much is enough in Wales

Three to six months of outgoings is a starting point — not a rule. Rural households and seasonal incomes need a different buffer.

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Laptop and charts used during a planning meeting

2025-07-15

Questions to ask before transferring a pension

Transfers can simplify paperwork — or quietly lose valuable guarantees. Ask these questions before signing anything.

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