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30 June 2022
Active vs passive investingThere has been a longstanding debate about whether active or passive investing is better for achieving positive returns over the long run. The key element underlying the decision is whether investment managers believe they have the ability to beat the market or not. Valerie Cronshaw, Financial Planner, explains further.
27 June 2022
Income Protection - the building block that almost every house needs but many are missingThere is one building block to financial security that so many overlook, it can keep the house afloat or bring it crumbling down around you if you choose to go without it. In this blog, Rory Brand explains why Income Protection is so important.
20 June 2022
Inheritance Tax - the voluntary stealth taxInheritance Tax used to be something that only the super wealthy had to worry about, right? Well, recent data from HMRC suggests that not only is that wrong, but it’s getting worse. Our Wealth team explain further.
06 June 2022
Could a Lifetime ISA be your best bet for savings if you’re under 40?Heard of ISAs? Of course you have! But do you know how a Lifetime ISA can help you save for the long-term? In this blog, Rory Brand takes you through everything you need to know - if age is on your side.
06 June 2022
My JC Path: From Business Development to Financial PlannerAfter joining Johnston Carmichael back in 2005, Mark McKenzie’s career path has taken him from Business Development to gaining his Chartered Financial Planner status as part of our Wealth team. Here, he tells us why he decided to make the move to Financial Planning and what keeps him busy outside of work (and busy he certainly is!).
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