The lights are on in town now so we’re officially able to use the ‘Christmas’ word. Although it is still November, our glasses have lead times so if you’re wanting to treat yourself before Christmas, or give the gift of colour with EnChroma™, now’s the time to swing into action! Something...
Summer Elson, manager of the Jigsaw store in Christopher Place, explains what makes it stick out from other fashion outlets. From luxury cashmere brights to timeless classics, the missing piece in your autumn/winter wardrobe could be tucked away in Christopher Place’s Jigsaw store. The brand is known for interesting shapes, cosy accessories...
Mark Fellows, Partner & Head of Employment at Sherrards Solicitors, is a legal professional who has been practising for 19 years. He advises both employers and employees on all aspects of employment law and he adopts a commercial and pragmatic approach to help clients achieve their objectives. With years of experience...
With the right planning, and careful use of allowances, a couple can significantly lighten their tax load in retirement. Martin Cotter, Managing Director of Lumin Wealth, explains how this can be achieved. Most retirees can substantially reduce their tax burden once they stop working. With careful management and disciplined use of...
What do you clean your glasses with? Go on – own up! The edge of your jumper? Kitchen roll? Spit? Kitchen cleaner? (I mean, it does for the surfaces and they’re shiny…) And for the kicker… how often do you clean them? Multiple times a day? Every morning? When they need it? What...
Savers are finding comfort in higher rates, but interest earned on cash is rarely sufficient to expand wealth. Investments offer greater return potential in the long run, as Lumin’s Managing Director Martin Cotter explains. Uncomfortable losses for bond investors and sustained volatility in the equity market may make cash a tempting...
A long time ago in Barcelona airport, Jez discovered a new brand of wallet called Secrid. The on-trend jetsetter that he is (was!?) couldn’t leave it behind and he’s remained brand loyal ever since. If you’re really lucky he’ll show the original he purchased back then – but more likely he’ll...
Jez is a man of many talents. Not only does he have the ability to pick out the perfect pair of frames for pretty much every customer who comes into the shop and own the most spectacle related shirts available, he also designs and oversees the production of our own...
Getting shelf space at EYES on St Albans is no mean feat! Just like Jez did back in the day when he travelled around with a suitcase of frames to sell to optical practices, there is still a steady stream of reps that come to the shop with their latest...
Small self-administered pension schemes offer a number of valuable features for business owners seeking to optimise their retirement strategy, including tax efficiencies and unique investment opportunities. Lumin Wealth’s Managing Director Martin Cotter explains more. The recent decision to scrap the lifetime allowance, the cap on the maximum amount you could save...
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