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Financial Planning 101

Chartered financial planner, Ben Harrison, outlines the five fundamental pillars of constructing a sound financial plan.

Laura Stewart
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The future's bright
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The future’s bright…the future’s Equilibrium

Discover how Equilibrium’s fresh approach to advice is shaping the future.

Laura Stewart
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Protect your future self

Why starting early with insurance can save you more than just money.

Laura
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Equinox – Autumn 2025

Discover the special anniversary edition of Equinox, celebrating thirty years of progress and the powerful relationships that have shaped our journey.

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The importance of staying calm during Pension Panic

Chartered team member, Mark Barlow, explores how policy shifts and speculation are driving knee-jerk decisions.

Mark Barlow
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AI financial advice hits the US

The world of artificial intelligence continues to achieve significant advancements.

Mark Barlow
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The billion pound pension fund up for grabs

Boost your State Pension with missing National Insurance credits from pre-2000 childcare.

Mark Barlow
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  • Financial Planning

Planting trees you will never see

Associate Financial Planner, Ben Harrison, explains how you can ensure your children are better off than the generation before.

Ben Harrison
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Plan for the pursuit of happiness

Discover how one family secured their finances and made a lasting difference for their loved ones.

Laura Stewart
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  • Financial Planning

Pension Credit – a missed lifeline for many

Last year, billions in Pension Credit and Housing Benefit went unclaimed. Let’s raise awareness and help spread the word.

Mark Barlow
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Pensions dashboard – Less dash, more of a stroll

Pension savings pots are due to be made available online, securely and in one place!

Mark Barlow
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  • Financial Planning

Rethinking the bank of mum and dad

Chartered Financial Planner, Ben Rogers, explains how money lending within a family can reap rewards.

Ben Rogers
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  • Financial Planning

Childcare benefits with retirement perks!

Save thousands in childcare benefits and boost your retirement pot.

Mark Barlow
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The Payne of not having a Will

We all lead busy lives but don’t overlook the importance of planning for the future and ensuring our loved ones are protected.

Mark Barlow
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Finding shelter amidst Budget shifts

Business Development Manager at Triple Point, Lucy Dolan, believes Business Relief may be a welcome addition to your estate planning.

Lucy Dolan
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Riding the waves

What does the Autumn Budget mean for your retirement? Here, we explore the impact of these changes and how, by planning ahead, your financial plan can be adapted to ride the waves of change.

Sam Patterson
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Equinox – Spring 2025

In this edition, you’ll find a variety of expert articles addressing the latest impact on pensions, the opportunities presented by investment bonds, as well as innovative approaches to estate planning, and much more.

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University costs – My reality

Experiences Specialist, Mark Barlow navigates the parental challenge of funding university costs.

Mark Barlow
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Inheritance tax planning: Use it or lose it?!

Experiences Specialist, Mark Barlow, provides some actionable steps you can take before the end of the tax year.

Mark Barlow
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Retirement villages: can I afford it?

Chartered Financial Planner, Haydn Barlow, offers the same advice to his grandad that he gives his clients.

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The clue is in the name. Or is it?

Chartered team member, Mark Barlow, makes an important distinction between the roles of financial planning and investment management.

Mark Barlow
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When less is more

Don’t get caught in the childcare tax trap. Find out how…

Mark Barlow
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Sitting on a goldmine

Frequent job changes have contributed to £31 billion in unclaimed pensions in the UK. Could your forgotten pension pots hold the key to a more comfortable retirement? It’s time to find out.

Mark Barlow
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Changing times

In the leading article of this autumn’s Equinox, Debbie Jukes, Partner and Head of Client Care, takes a look at some of the areas most affected by the Autumn Budget and reflects on the impact of previous government reforms.

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Equinox – Autumn 2024

In a constantly changing world, staying informed and making smart financial choices is more important than ever. Inside, you’ll discover a variety of insightful and informative articles designed to help you confidently navigate today’s financial landscape.

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The great wealth transfer

Mark Barlow
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  • Financial Planning

State Pension magic!

Mark Barlow
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  • Financial Planning
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Budget bombshells?

Colin Lawson
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  • About Equilibrium
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Quintessentially Equilibrium

Mark Barlow
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A very real child benefit

Mark Barlow
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Money equals happiness, or does it?

Haydn Barlow
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Equinox – Spring 2024

This edition of Equinox delves deeper into the world of investing. Here, we share the thought process undertaken by our investment team, the ‘how’ and ‘why’ behind their fund selection, and the golden rules with which they steer by – it’s no mean feat!

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The hidden value of the Tesco ‘meal deal’

Mark Barlow
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Student loan or student tax?

Sam Patterson
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The “Rogernomics” effect

Mark Barlow
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  • Financial Planning
  • Financial Wellbeing

Bank of Mum and Dad

Mark Barlow
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Probate done properly

Paul Farrugia
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  • Financial Planning

Unlocking your financial DNA

Just as our genetic makeup determines our physical traits, our financial DNA shapes our attitudes, behaviours and beliefs about money.

Laura Stewart
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Abolishing the lifetime allowance: Simplifying or complicating pensions?

Haydn Barlow
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Planning for care

Tim Latham
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This is your life plan

Catherine Dooley
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Diagnose and prescribe

Mark Barlow
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Experience Equilibrium

Colin Lawson
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Equinox – Autumn 2023

In this issue of Equinox, we focus on the expansion of the Equilibrium experiences following the success of our masterclasses that we launched earlier this year.

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Unlocking your pension potential

Ben Rogers
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Courageous conversation

Ben Rogers
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Good grief

Rachel Griffiths
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Back to the future II: Annuities 101

Ben Harrison
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Annuity – FAQs

Ben Harrison
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Consumer duty

Sarah Hammond
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Law in order

Founder, Colin Lawson believes that simply having legal documents in place is not enough. What really counts is making sure these documents work in practice, which is why we have put together our ‘Law in order’ experience.

Colin Lawson
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The care conundrum

Tim Latham
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Money. Life. Dreams.

Rachel Griffiths
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Don’t get caught in the child benefit trap!

Laura Stewart
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Equinox – Spring 2023

In this issue of Equinox, we take a closer look at the experiences we offer as part of our client-led service and the first two topics of our latest evolution – the masterclass series.

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Why does it always rain on me?

Ben Rogers
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Class 3 National Insurance contributions

Andrew Houghton
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Planning for changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT)

Haydn Barlow
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  • Tax planning

Are cash rates interesting or taxing?

Ben Rogers
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A guide to annuities

Ben Harrison
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Could equity release now be a valid option?

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Legislation change….helping not hindering the investor

Sarah Hammond
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Retirement villages: the balance of cost and comfort

Fiona Whitfield
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  • Financial Wellbeing

The Equilibrium way

Rachel Griffiths
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How to plan for the future

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Insignis – our new cash management solution

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2022 Budget Response – Everything you need to know

Haydn Barlow
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Investing in your wellbeing

Chris Budd
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Saving our financial wellbeing from our energy-saving brain

James O'Loughlin
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Equinox – Autumn 2022

This issue explores the concept of financial wellbeing and features advice from business professionals on how to live a life that brings you joy, based on your own values, beliefs, and objectives. It's not about how much you have, but rather what you do with it.

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Unlock the power of your VCT

Ben Rogers
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Keep calm and don’t panic

Paul Farrugia
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What do you want your money for?

Paul Farrugia
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What’s the meaning behind your money?

Ben Rogers
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Letters of love

Colin Lawson
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Equinox – Spring 2022

In this issue, we explore topics centred around empowering you to live the life you want, look after those you love and leave a powerful legacy.

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Risk and sex

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The rollercoaster, ice swan and turkey farm

Andy Baker
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Family Investment Companies – protecting your family wealth

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The power of conversation

Colin Lawson
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Beware the inheritance tax sledgehammer

Ben Rogers
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Mum. Dad. Let’s talk.

Ben Rogers
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VCT conveyor belt – a new string to your retirement bow

Ben Rogers
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New year, new start – know your financial checklist

Ben Rogers
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  • Other

Get your kids invested in investing

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Equinox – autumn 2021

This issue uncovers why your bank account should come with a warning, how to achieve high performance as well as delving into ‘horizon planning’, our brand-new method of financial planning to ensure you can live the life you want.

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How to live the life you want: your financial plan

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Everything you need to know about the state pension

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Beginner’s guide to wealth management

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Inheritance tax: look after those you love and leave a powerful legacy

Equilibrium
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Live the life you want: your financial plan

Equilibrium
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Equinox – spring 2021

This issue uncovers why your bank account should come with a warning, how to achieve high performance as well as delving into ‘horizon planning’, our brand-new method of financial planning to ensure you can live the life you want.

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Working together

Colin Lawson
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Finding a purpose for your wealth

Colin Lawson
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Equinox – autumn 2020

This edition explores a range of topics including the important role of culture in a business, how to deal with the current uncertainty in the world & why we’re setting fire to our investment process!

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Reasons to be proactive – specific actions

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Creating certainty in an uncertain world

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Human doings video series

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Long term planning and short term uncertainty

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Equinox – spring 2020

This edtition discusses a range of topics including how to keep your financial plan shipshape, the shift in corporations towards a more philanthropic future, and we have also included a sneak peek of our new offices.

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Keep your finances shipshape

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Equinox – autumn 2019

Equinox is the half yearly investment magazine from Equilibrium that provides expert commentary and analysis of the economy and financial world. Alongside providing an overview of investment funds and asset performance, it also delves into a range of current topics such as the widening wealth gap, ethical investing and even travel!

Colin Lawson
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Future fortunes

Debbie Jukes
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Are your kids ready for your money?

Colin Lawson
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Equinox – spring 2019

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Equinox – autumn 2018

Equinox is the half yearly investment magazine from Equilibrium that provides expert commentary and analysis of the economy and financial world. Alongside providing an overview of investment funds and asset performance, it also delves into a range of current topics.

Colin Lawson
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Retirement planning for millennials

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Preparing for your children’s future

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Pension planning for millennials

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Equinox – spring 2018

Our most comprehensive publication is Equinox, available every 6 months; it includes performance from Equilibrium portfolios along with various articles which highlight topics from the finance and business sectors.

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Equinox – autumn 2017

Equinox is the half yearly investment magazine from Equilibrium that provides expert commentary and analysis of the economy and financial world. Alongside providing an overview of investment funds and asset performance, it also delves into a range of current topics.

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Equinox – spring 2017

Equinox is the half yearly investment magazine from Equilibrium that provides expert commentary and analysis of the economy and financial world. Alongside providing an overview of investment funds and asset performance, it also delves into a range of current topics.

Colin Lawson
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What can voyant do for you? – Part 2

Colin Lawson
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What can voyant do for you? – Part 1

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Equinox – spring 2016

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Equinox – autumn 2015

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Equinox – spring 2015

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Equinox – autumn 2014

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Equinox – spring 2014

Equinox is the half yearly investment magazine from Equilibrium that provides expert commentary and analysis of the economy and financial world. Alongside providing an overview of investment funds and asset performance, it also delves into a range of current topics.

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Equinox – autumn 2013

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Equinox – spring 2013

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Equinox – autumn 2012

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Equinox – spring 2012

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