Field notes

Guides from the consulting desk

Short articles on the questions clients bring into meetings — forecasts, allowances, transfers, and family money talks.

Calendar and notes used while checking retirement dates

2025-11-12

pensionsretirement

When to review your State Pension forecast

A State Pension forecast is a starting point, not a finish line. Here is when it is worth checking again before you lock in retirement dates.

Coins and savings jar representing ISA contributions

2025-09-03

ISAssavings

ISA allowances and the December rush

Using the annual ISA allowance need not wait until March. A quieter winter review often leaves room for better fund choices.