Your pension is a precious nest egg that enables you to look forward to a comfortable retirement. However, it’s hard to ignore media headlines about pension scams, pension fraud, falling stock markets and insolvent employers causing problems for their…
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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.Life Insurance Holders Risk Leaving Money to the Wrong People
When was the last time you reviewed the recipients of your insurance policies? Insurance provider Phoenix Life has found that the majority of people have forgotten to update their policies after setting them up. This could result in money going to the…
Life Insurance: The Ultimate ‘Rainy-Day Fund’
One of the reasons why you might save up is to safeguard your family against misfortune. But a rainy-day fund can only do so much. For a truly adequate level of protection, life insurance is often a better solution – and it’s more versatile than you…
The 10 Golden Rules to Recession Proof Your Investment Portfolio
When the economy shows signs of slowing down, it is inevitable that share prices will take a hit. A recession is never good news, but there should be no need for investors to panic. Instead, it offers an opportunity to review your portfolio and ensur…
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.