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10 TIPS ON INVESTING in tough times

Posted on 07 Jul 2022

DURING PERIODS OF ECONOMIC OR FINANCIAL UNCERTAINTY, IT IS INEVITABLE SHARE PRICES WILL TAKE A HIT. SUCH TIMES ARE NEVER COMFORTABLE BUT THERE SHOULD BE NO NEED FOR INVESTORS TO PANIC. INSTEAD, THEY CAN OFFER AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW YOUR PORTFOLIO AND ENSURE IT IS POSITIONED TO WEATHER ANY STORMS THAT MIGHT LIE AHEAD... Continue Reading

What is inflation and how you can combat the rising rates?

Posted on 21 Jul 2022

Inflation is the increase in the price of something over time. For example, if a loaf of bread costs £1 one year and £1.09 the next year, then that's an annual inflation rate of 9%. Prices are rising by 9.1% a year in the UK - the highest rate for 40 years*. The Bank of England has warned inflation mig... Continue Reading

Have you checked your state pension recently making sure you are on track to receive your full pension when you retire?

Posted on 21 Jul 2022

We highly recommend that you contact the DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) and request a state pension forecast to identify if there are any gaps and missing years that may need paying. You will need 35 years’ worth of full National Insurance contributions or credit for the years when you have been a mum ... Continue Reading

Tips on investing in tough times

Posted on 21 Jul 2022

During periods of economic or financial uncertainty, it is inevitable share prices will take a hit. Such times are never comfortable but there should be no need for investors to panic. Instead, they can offer an opportunity to review your portfolio and ensure it is positioned to weather any storms that might lie ahead.... Continue Reading

Putting off seeking financial advice and overcoming my fear

Posted on 21 Jul 2022

Historically the male partner in my relationship looked after most things bill and finance related. At the time this wasn’t because I wasn’t capable… it was just one of the roles that my partner took an interest in and was ‘good at’, so I always took a back step. When I became single I had to take the brave st... Continue Reading

Our charity fundraiser

Posted on 21 Jul 2022

Cystic Fibrosis Week 2022 ran from 13 to 19 June 13 staff members of the Cockburn Lucas Financial Services team are walking 1,411 miles which is the distance from West Bridgford Nottingham to Alvor in the Algarve Portugal throughout the month of September. We are doing this to raise money for Cystic Fibr... Continue Reading

Not just money on my mind – wellness feature

Posted on 21 Jul 2022

Insight Timer is a meditation app that features an extensive free meditation library. Some of our team love using this easy-to-navigate app which is great for beginners and those who have used meditation for a while. Insight Timer also has live events like yoga, mood tracking, private mentoring, and wor... Continue Reading

My first year working at CL4Women Written by Rebecca Hoe

Posted on 21 Jul 2022

I can’t believe that it’s been a whole year since I joined the team at CL4Women, it truly has been everything I hoped it would be! One of my core passions for moving to CL4Women was to be able to reach out to women who require support with their finances and to be able to provide them with holistic financial... Continue Reading

Staff update

Posted on 21 Jul 2022

We are thrilled to announce that Joanne Noon who heads up CL4 Women has achieved ‘Chartered status’ by passing numerous advanced exam papers to reach the prestigious CII Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning! Jo has worked in the industry for 30 years and explained that taking her knowledge to the next leve... Continue Reading

Book review ‘In our Shoes’ by Dawn Reeves

Posted on 21 Jul 2022

Our client Dawn Reeves is a publisher and very talented book writer. We have read and enjoyed her book ‘In our Shoes’ which shares the experiences of children and young people in the family justice system. Here’s what she had to say: "It's a bit niche but I love my work as a publisher and story acti... Continue Reading

In and around Nottinghamshire - places and events to visit this summer

Posted on 21 Jul 2022

Outdoor cinema and theatre in Nottinghamshire. When summer comes along, many of Nottinghamshire's best-loved heritage attractions play host to a variety of outdoor film and theatre performances. Along with popular films screened underneath the stars, you can catch Shakespeare plays, comedies and children's theatre in t... Continue Reading