by Tony Byrne | Jan 15, 2020 | Tony Byrne's View
Whilst most clients keep relatively modest sums of money in bank and Building Society accounts, I do regularly come across some clients who have disproportionately large amounts of money in cash or cash equivalent savings such as Premium Bonds. Research shows that...
by Tony Byrne | Jan 8, 2020 | Tony Byrne's View
I returned from an enjoyable family holiday in Dubai recently. To describe Dubai as a surreal experience is very much an understatement. Dubai is one of the 7 Emirates of the United Arab Emirates, which were formed as recently as 1971. When I say Emirate think county....
by Tony Byrne | Dec 23, 2019 | Tony Byrne's View
According to a recent ComRes poll the most common New Year’s resolutions in the UK include: Exercise more (38 per cent) Lose weight (33 per cent) Eat more healthily (32 per cent) Take a more active approach to health (15 per cent) Learn new skill or hobby (15...
by Tony Byrne | Dec 18, 2019 | Tony Byrne's View
Yes it’s that time of year again. “It’s Christmas” as Noddy Holder of Slade would sing. I don’t know if it is just me but Christmas seems to come round quicker and quicker each year. Maybe that’s just a sign of my ageing. Who knows. Anyhow what I have found over...
by Tony Byrne | Dec 11, 2019 | Tony Byrne's View
Believe it or not this is a question I have personally been asked by couples on a few occasions. Once during an annual review with a client couple who had lived together unmarried for 25 years and brought up three adult sons, the wife asked me “Should we get...
by Tony Byrne | Dec 4, 2019 | Tony Byrne's View
If you are going to get a divorce, or are already in the process of doing so, you will most likely appoint a solicitor to act for you. Your spouse will undoubtedly do so too. If one or both of you have pensions you should also appoint an Independent Financial Adviser,...
