At EYES on St Albans, we’re all about celebrating the people, places and passions that make our city so brilliant. That’s why we’re absolutely delighted to announce that we’re one of several awesome businesses sponsoring St Albans Rugby Club’s 2025 charity kit. A Partnership Rooted in CommunityThis is a huge moment...
Suffering a life changing injury is an incredibly emotional and challenging experience. It can leave you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain about the future and concerned about how to manage your finances. Receiving compensation after a personal injury can offer much-needed relief — but safeguarding that money is just as important, especially to protect...
Many people have large amounts of money in savings accounts, but holding too much cash in short-term products can be detrimental to wealth-building efforts. With savings rates falling, you risk sabotaging long-term returns. Lumin Wealth’s Managing Director, Martin Cotter, explains more. Analysts may be expecting a slower rate cutting cycle, due...
Spring is in full swing here in St Albans - the trees are in blossom, the birds are chirping, and for many of us, the pollen is pummelling. Hayfever season can be a beautiful nightmare, especially for your eyes.If you’ve found yourself rubbing red, itchy eyes more than usual, you’re...
Hello Yellow! Introducing butter yellow – the new neutral colour this season. Quiet luxury and minimalistic fashion trends have encouraged endless shades of beige, grey, and dull neutrals. Colour has been wiped from our wardrobes! Stepping into spring and the recent arrival of the sunshine (in the UK – would you...
The publication of the Commonhold White Paper on March 3 has sparked significant discussions. The Government unveiled its proposals to make commonhold the default tenure for flats and multi-unit developments, with a clear aim to phase out the leasehold system. This move forms part of the broader leasehold reforms, aiming to...
A brand new, free to enter and food-focused family event is set to take place in Civic Centre Close in St Albans city centre from April 11-13. Organised by Zoom Events, the St Albans FEASTival will feature an eclectic mix of world street foods, handmade groceries and craft stalls with bar...
Because some weekends deserve to feel special — and this one is for you. Visit Christopher Place this Saturday, March 29, from 11am to 1pm, as the shopping centre sets the scene for a relaxed, elegant Mother’s Weekend — designed to celebrate the women we love with music, flowers, and a...
Every parent wants to set their children up for success. With smart planning, you can provide financial security and reduce your tax for your children through gifting, trusts, and other estate planning mechanisms. Here are a few examples of how you can do this: 1. Gifting Money to Your Children Giving money during...
Savers have one final opportunity to buy missing National Insurance years from 2006 to 2016, before April 5 2025. Filling gaps in your record can provide a significant boost to your annual State Pension, as Martin Cotter, Lumin Wealth’s Managing Director, explains. Do you have an incomplete National Insurance record between...
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