Sound Financial Group Blog

That is the question and it has taken on a much greater importance given the current very low yields on inflation linked gilts. 

ISAs to the rescue? “ISA ISA Baby”... The very annoying Halifax ad’ on TV has thankfully long gone, but in terms of retirement planning ISAs have a key role to play...

The Markets like QE2 but Pension investors are being hit by a double whammy. Falling equity values and rising Gilt prices spell bad news for those contemplating retirement...

When is past performance not past performance? Investors need to understand how the performance tables of many fund sectors can be skewed to show improved returns.

More column inches in the press last weekend in respect of the worst performing investment funds, or ‘dogs’ as they affectionately known. But what does this mean for investors who hold such funds?

Live Long, Live Poor? The media has been busy telling us recently how many Billions have been wiped off the value of UK shares and how this will be disastrous for pension funds and those soon to retire. But there are much bigger problems out there...

This week’s blog tries to bring a little bit of sanity back into a mad world. The voice of reason reiterates that investors should not panic buy or sell, but have their portfolios managed and maintained based upon an investment objective, the investors risk profile and risk tolerance level