Lessons from the Byrne Family financial cookbook! September 2020
Nick’s recent blog: “Things I wish I could say to my younger self” has had lots of positive feedback within the Metfriendly community and if you haven’t read it yet it’s definitely worth a look. I particularly like the idea of not spending all of your pay rise – definitely a sensible idea. As Nick […]
Things I wish I could say to my younger self
It’s normal for us to want the best for future generations and those we’re close to. Often that involves thinking about what we would say to our younger selves and offering a few words of wisdom.
ISA Flavours – August 2020
It’s coming to the end of August and, despite the pandemic, for many of us its traditionally the time for family holidays and ice cream at the seaside. This month rather than talking about flavours of ice cream (Häagen-Dazs Salted Caramel for me!), I’ve been asked by a friend about different flavours of ISA.
Police pay to rise by 2.5% in 2020-21
The Government has announced a 2.5% increase in police officer pay for 2020-21, matching the rise awarded last year.
Five easy steps to make the most of your money – July 2020
Month 1 – How to perform a quick and simple money health check.
Covid mini-budget: what does it mean for you?
The Government has published a mini-budget designed to boost the economy amid Covid-19. Find out what the new measures could mean for you and your money.
Investment Insight – June 2020
What does the potential transfer of Police Mutual to Royal London mean for Metfriendly members?
The Eighth Wonder of the World – May 2020
Albert Einstein is quoted as saying “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it … he who doesn’t … pays it.” He then went on to describe it as the “most powerful force in the universe”.
Managing stress and looking after your mental health
April is Stress Awareness Month, an event that aims to raise awareness of the “causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic”.
Investment Insight – April 2020
As I sit writing this investment update, I’m at my desk looking out at the river at home rather than the town centre in the office in Orpington. We have all had to adapt to the unusual circumstances we find ourselves in.
