Taking a step back and looking at the long term can be a worthwhile financial exercise and give you clarity on how best to prioritise. Make the right choices now and it will help put you in a secure financial position throughout your life. 

Read Simon's blog on the decision between a short-term and long-term mortgage.

Do you have life insurance in place? Read why it's important for many people to still consider this, even if you don't think it's necessary.

There are many misconceptions around the rights of the 3.3 million unmarried couple families in the UK. Find out more...

The last Budget before Brexit proved to be more interesting than expected. Read more...

As people are living longer, such long terms are challenging if you are considering how to invest your pension fund to provide an income throughout your retirement. Read more...

Demand from investors has been growing for funds that combine financial returns with a social conscience. Read more...

Like all legal documents, your will must meet certain requirements. Read more...

Executors have a legal duty to ensure all information is correct when applying for probate or filing an IHT return. Find out more...

In his latest blog, David Baker discusses using annual bonus payments when making a lending decision.