When it comes to managing our personal finances, navigating the path to financial prosperity can be as challenging as it is rewarding. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting to build your financial foundation, understanding and sidestep…
NorthStar Blog
Welcome to the NorthStar Blog. The place for the latest news, information and opinion from the NorthStar team helping you stay on top of what's going on in the world of finance.How to Beat Inflation – Our Top Tips
With inflation in the UK currently at 9.9%, it’s little surprise that the impact of price rises is putting a significant financial strain on most households. Inflation is on the rise throughout the world but the UK is expected to experience faster pr…
Your 3D New Year Detox
Most detoxes only cover one aspect of your wellbeing – such as your physical or mental health. Here’s a special detox for 2020 that covers body, mind… and bank account! Detoxing is about much more than Dry January or juicing everything that’s not nai…
Money and Its Links to Mental Health and Wellbeing
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, we take a look into how money can impact mental health. We know that people struggling with money and poor mental health or wellbeing is often linked. According to the Royal College of Psychiatrists, half of p…
Who Knows Your PINs and Passwords?
How many people know your password? Further to that, how many other people’s passwords do you know? We don’t even mean the one you use to access your bank – letting someone know your login details could land you in a whole heap of trouble. A Governme…
10 Key Takeaways from the Budget 2018
Yesterday saw the Chancellor, Philip Hammond deliver the Budget for 2018. This was the first time since 1962 that the Budget had taken place on a Monday and also the last before we expect to leave the EU in March next year. In this article, we cut th…
Ready to Give Yourself a Financial Workout?
September is the new January, with people flocking back to the gym, hoping to get back in shape after overindulging on their holidays. But while the gym bunnies fight over the fitness machines, why not put your finances through their paces from the…
Become Financially ‘Lucky’
Is luck something you can catch or is it something you can cultivate? And what about when it comes to your finances? Can you make yourself financially ‘lucky’? Luck. It seems a silly idea to take seriously. When it comes to our finances, can we reall…
Six Ways Your Gender Shapes Your Attitude to Money
Is there a gulf between men and women in how they manage their finances? Research suggests there might be. See if you can escape your gender stereotype. Is a pound in a purse the same as one in a wallet? We’ve been looking at research into the at resear…
Awards, Accreditations & Trade Associations
NorthStar is proud to be a member of the leading financial planning trade associations. Through a continued commitment to work to the highest professional standards and deliver real value to all clients, our work has been rewarded with a number of awards and professional accreditations.