Worried about investment scams? You’re not alone. With scam tactics becoming increasingly sophisticated, it’s more important than ever to understand how to spot the [...]
To retire comfortably in the UK, a single person needs about £43,900 a year, and a couple needs around £60,600 a year, according to [...]
If you’ve changed jobs a few times over the years, you’re not alone in accumulating multiple pension pots along the way. It’s estimated that [...]
At Eastern Financial Consultants, we understand that investing can feel particularly daunting during periods of uncertainty. Whether it's market volatility, political change, or global [...]
As we approach the 2025-2026 tax year, it's an ideal time to consider your investment options, particularly Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs). ISAs offer UK [...]
In today's dynamic financial landscape, the importance of ongoing financial advice cannot be overstated. As your life evolves, so do your financial objectives, necessitating [...]
As the end of the financial year approaches on 5th April, now is the time to ensure your financial affairs are as tax-efficient as [...]
The New Year is here—a perfect time to reflect, reset, and realign your priorities. While many of us focus on personal resolutions like fitness [...]
As we approach 2025, the global investment landscape is set to experience significant shifts driven by technological advances, evolving markets, and macroeconomic trends. Whether [...]
Investment Strategies for Every Stage of Life: Tailoring Your Portfolio to Your Goals Investing is not a one-size-fits-all endeavour. As we journey through different stages [...]
Planning for your financial future can be overwhelming. With so many options and decisions to make, seeking professional guidance can make a significant difference. [...]
Planning for your future is essential, and when it comes to securing financial stability in retirement, a private pension can be a key component. [...]
Securing our client data – an important announcement from Eastern Financial Consultants Ltd There are times when we need to send our clients personal and [...]
Are you ready to take control of your financial future? Navigating the world of investments can seem daunting but fear not – as Independent [...]
Planning for retirement Retirement is a significant milestone in our lives, representing a transition from the active working years to a period of relaxation, exploration, [...]
Reaching your 50s is a significant milestone in your financial journey. As you approach your retirement years, it becomes crucial to reassess your financial [...]
Planning for retirement involves careful consideration of various factors, and determining how much pension you will need is a key aspect of this process. [...]
How to find a trustworthy financial adviser When it comes to managing our finances and planning for the future, seeking the guidance of a trustworthy [...]
The Bank of England has raised interest rates again for the 11th time since December 2021. The new base rate has increased by 0.25% [...]
In this article, Andrew our qualified Independent Financial Adviser and equity release specialist, looks to provide a simple overview of Equity Release. Generally, people retiring [...]
Office Closure In response to the Coronavirus Government advice to work from home, our office at Eastern Financial Consultants in Brundall has now closed. Our Independent Financial [...]
When it comes to managing your money, there are 5 key life events where you may need a Financial Adviser. In the age of [...]
As parents, we often don’t know how to talk to our children about wealth and money. For our clients, whether they become wealthy slowly [...]
Seeking the help of a Financial Adviser is something you may need to do at some point in your life. A financial review can be [...]
Financial success doesn’t come easy. Making the decision to overhaul your finances is a little bit like deciding to get fit – the sooner [...]
Investment markets falling is not new and has happened many times in the past. As an investor this can be very unsettling. It may [...]
The Individual Savings Account (ISA) is 21 this year. Launched on 6 April 1999, ISA savings were introduced to replace Personal Equity Plans (PEPs) [...]
If you are starting to plan for your future retirement, that’s great. It can be tricky to understand some of the technical pension advice terms [...]
Budget successfully and taking the time to manage your money better can really pay off. It can help you stay on top of your [...]
Financial resolutions – the new year has come and gone, along with it the usual resolutions. How many have you made and broken already? [...]
Plan for affordability, not desirability Before you start planning Christmas, consider this: many list every lusted-for item, gifts for all, and a corking meal, then [...]
Our Chartered Financial Planner; Chris Yates, achieved his Chartered status on 4th December 2013. The title Chartered Financial Planner is the most widely accepted “gold standard” [...]
For many, we picture life in retirement as a long holiday – yet it is impossible to imagine the reality of old age until [...]
Independent Financial Adviser, Eastern Financial Consultants in Brundall have recently become ‘Dementia Friends’. Our role within the community as Financial Advisers is an important one, which [...]
Local Independent Financial Advisers, Eastern Financial Consultants had a quacking surprise for pupils at Brundall Primary School this week. Attending a special assembly were [...]
Financial fraud is on the increase. Most people think they wouldn’t fall for a fraudulent text or email, but criminals are more sophisticated than [...]
Over the weekend of 24/25 June 2017 Director & Independent Financial Adviser Chris Yates took part in the National Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for [...]