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Hooray! It's a Bear Market. Why Market Declines Are To Be Welcomed
Since December 2021, our clients investment portfolios have generally fallen in value by 15-20% from their previous highest point as at the

Andy Jervis
Nov 4, 20236 min read


At times like these, is cash 'King'? Or is that just an illusion?
With interest rates having risen to 5% for the first time since 2008, investors are questioning whether investing is worthwhile...

John Genovese
Sep 6, 20236 min read


Why we won't take you too seriously
I've worked with a coach, John Dashfield, for many years and he kindly sent me a copy of Steve Chandler's book 'Death Wish'. In it, Steve...

Andy Jervis
Aug 9, 20233 min read


Has the next bull market already started?
Andy Jervis shares his comments on whether the next significant uplift in share and asset prices has already begun...

Andy Jervis
Jul 5, 20233 min read


Should You Borrow to Invest in Stocks, Shares or Property?
Often the ideas for our blog posts spring out of conversations we have with our clients or colleagues, such as our article "How Much...

The Woodgate Team
Nov 16, 20226 min read


Don't Miss A Window of Opportunity to Top Up Your State Pension
In our conversations with clients it's not uncommon for them to underestimate the value of the State Pension. But in the current high...

The Woodgate Team
Nov 2, 20223 min read


October 2022 Investment Update
Andy Jervis, Director at Woodgate Financial Planning, met with fellow Woodgate Director and Head of our Investment Committee, Richard...

The Woodgate Team
Oct 25, 20221 min read


Sharing My Screen Cost Me £48,000
New research highlighted in a recent press release from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found that nearly half of investors...

The Woodgate Team
Aug 3, 20225 min read


Will the Robots Take Over?
As more and more of our daily activities become digitised, computerised and dehumanised, what are the prospects for real people...

Andy Jervis
Aug 3, 20223 min read
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